Community News

The Isle of Wight community is being thanked after more than £35,000 worth of toys were donated to Isle of Wight Radio’s Christmas Toy Appeal this year.

Formed just a month ago, the newly named Fitness Hub Mermaids will be plunging into the sea at Sandown Bay three times a week throughout December.

Ryde School pupils have been crowned national school quiz champions for the second year running!

The award places the cross-Solent operator among the top ferry companies in the country.

Families can enjoy Christmas classics from the comfort of their cars, with movies shown on a giant LED screen in the Robin Hill car park.

Snap Fitness Isle of Wight has been crowned Customer Service Award winners at the National Fitness Awards for the second year running.

The RSPCA Isle of Wight has paid heartfelt tribute to one of its longest-serving supporters, Sheila Keen, who passed away last month.

A 13-year-old student from The Bay School has made history by becoming the first female recipient of the Wightlink Award for Most Responsible Angler.

Set in an atmospheric 1940s world deep inside the historic fort, guests will question suspects, follow clues, and navigate a web of wartime intrigue.

The newly formed Godshill Guisers are set to spread festive cheer with performances of a traditional Christmas Mummers play in the village today

The charity says animals like Bryony — a dog found abandoned in a caravan, left scared and neglected — highlight why support is so vital.

Isle of Wight indie stars Wet Leg have dropped a brand-new music video for their track Pokémon, fresh off the back of three Grammy Award nominations.

The Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival is back, bringing festive lights, music, and community cheer to the village from 4th–7th December. The celebrations kick off on Wednesday 3rd December with the Mountbatten Hospice Lights of Love Carol Service at 7pm in St Mary’s Church, with the lights switched on from 6:45pm. Across the four main festival days, visitors can explore over 150 decorated Christmas trees at eight venues, including St Mary’s Church, Brighstone Methodist Churc

Network Ryde has honoured 27 young people for completing their Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards at a special ceremony.

Whether you’re after handmade gifts, live music, a seasonal run or time out with loved ones, there’s plenty happening on the Island this December.

The RSPCA Isle of Wight has launched its “Time to Give Back” Christmas campaign, urging Islanders to help protect vulnerable pets and wildlife through the winter months.

Southern Vectis driver John Berry, from Cowes, has been recognised for his community work with a Go-Ahead Group Gold Award.

Priory School of Our Lady of Walsingham has announced that current Vice-Principal Emma Soar will take over as Principal next September.

Isle of Wight Tesco shoppers are being encouraged to donate long-life food items to help families facing hunger this Christmas.

Islanders are being urged to support Mountbatten Isle of Wight this Christmas, with donations set to be doubled for one week only.