Community News

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.

Hartley, who has worked in end-of-life care for over 40 years, joined Mountbatten Isle of Wight in 2015.

A local patriotic group has released a statement defending its decision to install a line of giant Union Flags along York Avenue in East Cowes, following criticism over the display.

In April this year, Sandown Town Council secured funding for the project, which will see a new facility built at Sandown Grounds following extensive consultation with residents.

Vectis Radio is celebrating after being shortlisted for four categories at this year’s Community Radio Awards – a record year of recognition for the Isle of Wight station.

Have you ever dreamed of owning a toilet that’s truly a work of art? Now’s your chance — and you’ll be helping a great cause at the same...

Here are some Isle of Wight events to look out for during the final days of September!

A famous replica of one of history’s most significant ships will be docking at Yarmouth Pier this week as part of its European tour.

It was sunshine, music, and generosity all round as WightAID’s summer garden party raised an incredible £40,000 to support charities across the Isle of Wight.

Staff and customers at a Shanklin café were treated to an unusual surprise this week when a young grey seal pup hauled himself up onto the deck and settled down for a nap.

The Isle of Wight Council has come under fire after it was revealed more than £60,000 has been spent on consultants to advise on the...

RSPCA Isle of Wight is working alongside local food banks to ensure pets don’t go hungry during times of financial hardship.

The Isle of Wight welcomed a familiar face in the world of road safety and maintenance this week, as Mark Morrell, better known as Mr Pothole, visited the Island to inspect local roads.

Snap Fitness Isle of Wight is celebrating after being shortlisted for two categories at this year’s National Fitness Awards — the UK’s biggest celebration of gyms and fitness facilities.

Parents say the policies are leaving children distressed, hungry, and in some cases too anxious to attend.

Mountbatten Isle of Wight is calling on Islanders to take part in this year’s Go Yellow campaign to raise funds for its 24/7 end-of-life care services.

History, nature, and fresh air all await at this year’s Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival.

If you’ve ever wished you could just smash something to let off steam – there’s a place on the Isle of Wight where you can do exactly...