Community News

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.

Bobby Scudder, a pupil at Lanesend Primary School, has created a Wellbeing Advent Calendar featuring 24 simple, uplifting activities for families to enjoy together.

The Wight Brand is a video-led marketing campaign designed to showcase the Isle of Wight as a standout place to live, work and play.

On Monday 10 November, the Island officially joined the national Tree Council programme with the creation of a new Isle of Wight Tree Warden network.

Walks start at 10am, last around 2 hours, and are suitable for adults of all ages and abilities.

A total of 35 men joined the meet-up, which organisers say continues to grow not only in numbers but in impact.

The Portsmouth Daisy Bus service, which transports Isle of Wight patients from the Southsea Hover terminal to QA Hospital, is set to move under new management.