Community News

TV favourites, bestselling authors and leading public figures are among the latest names confirmed for this year's Isle of Wight Literary Festival.

Gurnard Primary School has been crowned the winner of the 2026 Schools Walk the Wight Trophy after raising more than £4,400 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

The team at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is taking on one of the UK's toughest mountain challenges today to raise vital funds for rescued animals.

Former England cricketer Monty Panesar will captain a Celebrity XI when they take on an Isle of Wight XI in a charity cricket match.

Ground investigations are set to get underway in Ventnor this summer as work continues on plans for a major coastal defence scheme.

Heading to Victorious Festival from the Isle of Wight? Here's everything you need to know – from the headline acts to ferry travel and what you can (and can't) take inside.

Five writers have been shortlisted in the search for the first Isle of Wight Poet Laureate...

Here's our guide to the best events taking place on the Isle of Wight this month.

The event, taking place at Niton FC, Springhead, Blackgang Road, is being held in memory of Ben McLoughlin ('Macca') and Robert Williamson ('Aff').

Specialist volunteers have stepped up efforts to find a missing dachshund who has been roaming the countryside around Chillerton and Gatcombe for the past two weeks.

Mountbatten Isle of Wight has revealed that more than £87,000 was raised during this year's Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival.

🎪 The Isle of Wight Festival is here! From Joel Corry and Elvana to silent discos and local favourites Ska'd For Life, we've picked out the Thursday acts you won't want to miss as the 2026 festival gets underway. 🎶🌟

The Isle of Wight’s biggest youth-focused community carnival is set to take over the streets of Ryde once again this summer...

David's son, also named David Yates, said the family wanted to give something back after the care his father received.

Despite thousands of crossings already being booked, the ferry operator says many eligible teenagers are still yet to use the scheme.

Hundreds of runners descended on the West Wight over the weekend for the Isle of Wight Festival of Running.

☕ A new community space offering calm, companionship and support for carers, bereaved people and those feeling isolated has opened at Colwell Baptist Church.

More than 600 children from 22 primary schools across the Isle of Wight attended the RIWAS Education Day at the County Showground.

A fox cub has been rescued on the Isle of Wight after a complex and emotional operation involving homeowners, volunteers and utility staff.

With Luke joining his teammates for the occasion, the day carried significance far beyond the results on the pitch.