Community News

The new look reflects the golden hues and naturally rich character found in Briddlesford’s milk, cream, butter and cheese.

A relaxed celebration event will take place on Thursday 12 February in The Barn, Department’s theatre space.

The 25th Isle of Wight Masters Open Swim Meet takes place today.

Free places are available for children and young people who receive benefits-related free school meals, with paid places also on offer.

Priory School has officially opened its newest facility, the Wellbeing Centre.

Quay Arts will be filled with live music this weekend as Kashmir Fringe returns this weekend.

Three swimmers from Ryde impressed at the 2025 South East Regional Masters competition at Crawley K2 Leisure Centre.

As well as group sponsorship, Wightlink is supporting 82 individual athletes in 2026 through the Isle of Wight Council’s Talented Athlete scheme.

One of the Isle of Wight’s oldest carnivals is preparing for the 2026 summer season, despite a series of financial challenges over the past year.

Island grant-giving charity WightAID is inviting local groups and organisations to share their plans for the year and apply for funding as it enters its tenth year.

The coaching team praised the squad for a significant improvement on the previous week’s performance, with tries from Juke and George keeping the contest close.

Lake Parish Councillors have backed a bay-wide tree planting and hedge-laying project aimed at boosting the area’s natural environment.

Volunteer drivers for Daisy Ring Bus C.I.C. can now benefit from free parking in Cowes, thanks to the support of Northwood House Charitable Trust Co Ltd.

Isle of Wight school pupils secured a clean sweep of top marks in the latest London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art examinations.

Isle of Wight indie rock band Wet Leg have capped a landmark year with two nominations for the upcoming 2026 BRIT Awards.

Red Funnel has unveiled its Island Ambassadors for 2026, celebrating a wide range of Isle of Wight talent across music, sport and community life.

Indie band The Pill have announced they are stepping away from music and will no longer be an active band, cancelling all upcoming and future live shows.

A new initiative aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour and improving public spaces has launched in Ryde this week.

The highlight came in Basingstoke, where the club’s U13s stormed into the semi-finals of the Hampshire Bowl Cup with a dominant 14–2 victory.

Southern Vectis has announced it will support Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance as its official charity partner for 2026 and 2027.