Community News

A heart-warming celebration of achievement took place recently at The Learning Centre in Westridge, Ryde.

The Isle of Wight Foodbank is once again inviting Islanders to take part in its much-loved Reverse Advent Calendar campaign.

Island Roads’ fleet of gritters will be out on the roads this weekend as the team gears up for the winter season.

The RSPCA Isle of Wight is urging Islanders to take on a sizzling challenge — walking barefoot across red-hot embers to help raise vital funds for animals in need.

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club’s Bass Andre has claimed Gold for Great Britain at the European Offshore Championships in Turkey.

The countdown is on as leading cardiac charity Heartbeat prepares to bring its much-loved ‘Beat the Heat’ quiz night to Yarmouth for the very first time.

Residents enjoyed a yellow-themed tea party with cakes baked by the home’s chef, and live entertainment from singer Sandy, who performed a lively set of ABBA classics.

Thanks to the generosity of everyone involved, the event raised £1,526 for the Wight Brainy Bunch.

An Isle of Wight police officer has been recognised with one of the highest honours in UK policing.

The Trust says anyone struggling with their mental health — whether feeling anxious, low, or in crisis — should know that support is always close at hand.

Those selected will receive travel support for a year, helping individuals or teams showcase their skills regionally and nationally.

A group of B&Q staff have helped give Aspire’s garden in Ryde a new lease of life.

Two new canine recruits are gearing up to join WightSAR, helping find missing people across the Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight-based writer, publisher, and community arts leader Lottie Begg is joining the Young Poet Laureate programme 2025.

School run chaos could soon be a little calmer – and a lot more colourful – thanks to hundreds of Isle of Wight children taking part in a nationwide walking challenge.

A networking event with a difference is heading to Godshill next week – and it’s strictly for women.

Language, culture and adventure are on the horizon for 30 students from Carisbrooke College and the Island VI Form.

By popular demand, Wessex Cancer Support’s Christmas Drive-In Cinema will return to the Island this December.

The programme, launched this year, awarded £20,000 in grants to athletes and clubs nationwide.

Few milestones can match 70 years of dedicated service, but Val (89) and Don (90) Sambrook have spent seven decades giving freely of their time to Scouting.