Community News

The Isle of Wight was set alight once again as WightTricks welcomed athletes, coaches and spectators for the second Flip The Island...

Island Roads is working to quickly reopen a section of the popular Newport to Sandown cycle track, which has been temporarily closed due...

Blackgang Chine, the UK’s oldest theme park, has been shortlisted in four major categories at the 2025 UK Theme Park Awards – and now it...

A long-standing wish came true this week at Newport's Orchard House Care Centre when one of the home’s residents, a former avid...

The Mountbatten Group, which comprises Mountbatten Isle of Wight and Mountbatten Hampshire, has been advised it will receive just under...

This summer, Isle of Wight libraries are cooking up something special — and it’s bound to whet your literary appetite! They’re joining...

DELIGHTED staff whipped out the cakes and games to mark this month’s 21st anniversary of Ryde Specsavers. The team worked hard, baking...

On Monday (14 July)  six young people from the IOW Youth Trust Taskforce went to Parliament to speak at the All Party Parliamentary Group...

Shanklin Voluntary Youth and Community Centre (VYCC) is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for its community space, with...

Freshwater Parish Council is delighted to announce the official opening of the brand-new play equipment at Stroud Recreation Ground.   To...

Over £500,000 has been has been raised by Walk the Wight 2025 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight, it has been revealed. At a special...

Twelve-year-old Ollie Jackman, a student at The Island Free School, has achieved national recognition after his painting was selected for...

Saturday (12 July) saw Ryde Beach Lifeguards embark upon their annual cross-Solent swim, from Gosport to Ryde, raising money for the...

Priory School once again rolled out the red carpet for the Year 11 leavers in magnificent style. Staff and pupils lined the red carpet...

The 124th Royal Isle of Wight County Show will take place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July at the County Showground, Northwood. The...

As part of their Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at The Island VI Form, students exhibited their work last week at the Independent...

Visitors to Ryde can book sea and sand-friendly wheelchairs, walkers, and other essential accessibility equipment completely free of...

Dover Park Primary School was filled with sunshine, laughter, and teddy bears last week, as pupils gathered on the school field with...

The Island's dedicated green technology show returns to showcase the latest EV’s and much more. Following three successful events...

Lake Parish Councillors formally opened the newly landscaped New Road Public Space, alongside the new Public Toilets, and the renovated...