Local Community News

Saturday (December 14) saw St Catherine’s School and College host its annual Christmas Fair and Fun Day.

Wightlink has announced the Isle of Wight teams and groups it will sponsor in 2025.

Students, parents and staff from The Island VI Form in Newport had festive fun this week at their Christmas Charity Quiz, raising funds shared between the school and a local community pantry.

A Christmas treat is in store for all the family this weekend at The Apollo Theatre in Newport. "Rudy's Christmas Quest"

Roy Hayward, one of the last surviving veterans from the D-Day landings, has died at the age of 99 years old.

Red Funnel has today announced that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) will be the company’s Charity of the Year for the duration of 2025.

Stores on the Isle of Wight have been overwhelmed by the generosity of customers who donated at the Tesco Winter Food Collection.

Cowes Enterprise College, part of Ormiston Academies Trust, has received national recognition for its commitment to LGBT+ inclusion and visibility with the prestigious Rainbow Flag Award.

Freshwater's Albion Hotel has been named one of the cosiest places to stay in the UK in a newly released Times list.

Four Island charities supporting people with disabilities or life-limiting illness are the first of eight recipients who will between them receive grants totalling almost £85,000 from Island Roads’ Isle of Wight Foundation.

The £2 fare cap — part of the Government’s Help for Households initiative  — is ending on 31 December 2024.

Joe Robertson, Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight East, has announced the winners his East Wight School Christmas Card Competition.

Residents at Hartford Care’s Inver House care home in Bembridge have gone the extra mile this Christmas and have chosen to donate gifts to the Isle of Wight Radio toy appeal, instead of receiving a present themselves.

Is there anything more Christmassy than gathering around the town square Christmas tree with friends, warming your hands on a glass of mulled wine as the choir sings carols?

Young carers from across the Isle of Wight experienced the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of cruising in a supercar during a Christmas celebration on Saturday (14 December). 

A kind-hearted Islander will take on his most physically testing challenge to date to raise money for a suicide prevention charity.

Newport's Strings Venue will launch the Frankie Baker Trust this coming Thursday (19 December).

The first Sunday of December saw nearly 300 Santas come together on Ryde Esplanade, to once again take on the previously popular IoW Santa Dash.

The team at Brightbulb Design completed its annual Mince Pie Marathon this week.

Dover Park Primary School in Ryde recently welcomed a talented quartet from the renowned Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra for a special performance and workshop with its pupils.

Most Isle of Wight Council services will remain open until 4.30pm on Tuesday 24 December.

Jenni Douglas-Todd has been appointed as the new Chair of Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU).

THE director of education for Portsmouth diocese has urged councillors to delay a decision on whether to close six Isle of Wight schools – because they have “inaccurate, incomplete information.”

Ventnor's Royal Hotel has won Silver in the “Restaurant of the Year” category at the Beautiful South Tourism Awards.

Students at Cowes Enterprise College are celebrating a significant achievement as they have once again been awarded the prestigious Eco-Schools’ Green Flag with Distinction for their commitment to sustainability.

Orchard House Care Home was filled with festive joy as it welcomed the talented students from Hunnyhill Primary School this holiday season.

An Isle of Wight village is going green to help reduce storm overflow activity. 

The Christmas and New Year period can be a stressful and difficult time for many and there are a number of mental health services available across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight that are available 24 hours a day to provide professional support for anyone who needs it.

KissyPuppy (The Sophie Rolf Trust) which funds hospice facilities for children at Mountbatten Isle of Wight, is celebrating 11 years of its popular kids’ shop in Newport.

This December shoppers in Cowes are being treated to a real feast for the eyes, the length of its long and mostly pedestrianised high street is festooned with a multitude of wonderfully creative festive displays in the windows of its many shops, restaurants and bars.

The National Trust has announced Ryde Academy as one of the recipients of the 49 ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap saplings being gifted to individuals, groups, and organisations across the UK.  

The Met Office has issued an extremely rare red weather warning today (Friday) with Storm Darragh on the horizon.

On the night before Christmas at the RSPCA Isle of Wight Centre in Godshill, you might well hear the stirrings of a variety of creatures, all of them waiting expectantly for the staff to arrive and the day to start.

Donations at Santa’s Grotto will benefit the Isle of Wight Food Bank this weekend.

A Christmas concert at Newport Minster raised over £6,000 for Wessex Cancer Support on Saturday.

Aspire has announced a partnership with Isle of Wight Radio to deliver essential winter support to families and individuals across the Island.

Cardiac charity Heartbeat will be hosting its annual ‘Light up a Heart’ Christmas Carol Celebration at Cowes Baptist Church next Thursday (December 12).

Celebrations took place in London last week as Carisbrooke College's history trip to Vietnam took home the award for My Best School Trip at a glittering 5-star ceremony.

Kings of Leon, Queens of the Stone Age and Vampire Weekend will headline a stellar Victorious Festival next summer.

Ryde Museum, based in Victoria Arcade on Union Street, has received a kind donation of £500 from the Newchurch Male Choir.

The Island’s first youth employment hub has seen outstanding success just 6 months after opening.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 18-25 Year Old Visual Artists to Exhibit at Isle of Wight Open Studios 2025.

What started as a way to escape the daily grind has turned into a local artist’s personal passion and now he’s sharing his creations with Islanders in Re:Box, Ryde’s smallest art gallery.

A father and son from the Isle of Wight are set to undertake an epic charity walk to raise money for the UK Sepsis Trust.

The Isle of Wight Council is once again offering free off-street parking in all its long-stay car parks in support of Small Business Saturday — which aims to support local businesses.

Following her success at the English Open in the mixed doubles two weeks earlier, Islander Sarah Howell gained a second gold medal in the women's doubles at the pre-European pickleball championships.

The Medina Marching Band will host its annual Christmas Concert this Friday (December 6) at Christ The King College in Newport.

Ryde is set to transform into a magical winter wonderland as the annual Merry & Bright Festival of Light returns for 2024.

Wightlink’s 2024 Black Friday deals on travel to the mainland are 50 per cent off foot passenger fares on all routes and 35 per cent off* car and motorcycle bookings from Fishbourne and Yarmouth.

Visit Isle of Wight, the Island’s destination marketing organisation, is today releasing the results of the tourism statistics for the all-important summer season.

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service is urging people to buy smart and be safe with electrical product purchases this Black Friday.

English Heritage is inviting children to meet Father Christmas at Osborne House, the home of the traditional Victorian Christmas.

GKN Aerospace, the largest private employer on the Isle of Wight, is once again recruiting apprentices for its sites based in East Cowes as part of its commitment to developing the workforce of the future.

A charity which supports the smallest and sickest babies in St Mary’s Hospital’s neo-natal unit was the biggest benefactor in WightAID’s October grant round.

A Shanklin couple are standing down from fundraising for Armed Forces charity Help for Heroes after totalling more than £44,000 in 13 years.

The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown is hugely excited to announce that they have been named as finalists in this year’s Beautiful South Awards, which celebrate excellence in the tourism sector for Southeast England.

Christmas cards promoting library membership and giving access to millions of free books and other library services are being offered across the Island this festive season.

ICRTouch has recently made a generous donation to support the Isle of Wight Foodbank’s Reverse Advent Calendar initiative.

A festive community celebration is set to bring the spirit of Christmas to life as Godshill Matters, a new local residents’ group, teams up with local businesses, Godshill Primary school, Godshill Scouts, the Parish Council and All Saints Church to host the first-ever Godshill Christmas Cracker.

The Isle of Wight has today been announced as the next location to benefit from an award-winning, free mentoring programme for disadvantaged 16-and 17-year-olds.

A special 'Lights of Love' service is to be held at the Isle of Wight Crematorium chapel for families and friends to remember loved ones they have lost.

Wightlink’s Ryde Pier will be the place to snap up perfect Christmas presents next month (14/15 December) as well as FastCat tickets to Portsmouth Harbour.

A Memorial Quilt to raise awareness of people with living experience of suicide and bereavement arrived on the Island today (Monday). 

The Isle of Wight Council's Christmas Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back for 2024.

An atmospheric picture of Gosport at sunset, taken from the Bridge of Wightlink’s ferry St Clare in Portsmouth, is on the cover of the ferry company’s 2025 calendar.

Tesco customers can make a huge difference to the lives of Isle of Wight people facing hunger and hardship by donating long-life items this week.

Long Lane's iconic Christmas lights display, organised by Islanders Terry and Sue Ramplin, are set to 'switch on' for the final time.

Graphics students from Cowes Enterprise College, part of Ormiston Academies Trust, have been working hard on designing creative illustrations for a book of short stories written by young authors from the Isle of Wight.

Teresa Hope, the Registered Manager at Highfield House in Shanklin, has been named Registered Manager of the Year for the South East at the prestigious Great British Care Awards.

A special post box has been installed within the grounds of the Isle of Wight Crematorium to allow people to write heartfelt letters to loved ones who have passed away.

Hovertravel has unveiled its 2024 charity Christmas card, with £1 from every sale going to Wessex Cancer Support.

Nettlecombe Farm has been awarded the Gold Award in the Isle of Wight Green Tourism Awards.

Former Hampshire left arm spin bowler Danny Briggs will join Hampshire Hawks for the Global Super League.

A stunning collection of Eucalyptus held at Ventnor Botanic Gardens, have now been secured for the future.

Storeroom 2010’s Cowes Men’s Shed now has a potentially lifesaving addition: a new community defibrillator, made available for public use in case of emergencies.

A former popular Isle of Wight chocolate shop building could once again be used for retail purposes.

It is an exciting time for South Wight Area Youth Partnership (SWAY).

Visit Isle of Wight is thanking the local volunteer walk leaders for the success of this year’s Isle of Wight Walking Festivals which celebrated 25 years in 2024.

An Isle of Wight company has gained national recognition at a prestigious business awards event in London.

The finals for Burlesque Chair Dance’s Best of Burlesque competition took place in Blackpool on Saturday (November 16) at the iconic Viva Centre, next door to the famous Strictly Come Dancing venue.

With International Men’s Day - Tuesday 19 November - fast approaching, Southern Vectis is highlighting the challenges faced by local boys and men when it comes to education and work.

Orchard House Care Home marked Remembrance Day this week with a heartfelt ceremony honouring those who have served and sacrificed.

Here to Help is the name of the brand new Ryde Information and Support Service based at Ryde Library to offer support, reassurance and a helping hand all in one place.

Isle of Wight Open Studios continues to grow as a cornerstone of the Isle of Wight’s cultural calendar and following the success of this year’s much-loved IW Open Studios - which saw over 120 artists participating – along with artists valuable feedback, new dates and a bold vision are being set for 2025.

The Dairyman’s Daughter pub in Arreton took home the top prize for the ‘Best Pub’ at last week's Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards.

Yarmouth Bridge is due to reopen to road traffic on schedule tomorrow (Friday) following work by Island Roads to install a new deck.

A new study has looked at which UK supermarkets are the cheapest for purchasing Christmas dinner ingredients, with Aldi crowned top. 

Mountbatten Isle of Wight is inviting people to celebrate the memory of those they hold dear at its annual Light up a Life event next month (December).

Snows Motor Group, which represents some of the car industry’s most prestigious brands throughout the South of England, has chosen Wessex Cancer Support as its charity of the year for 2025.

Dinosaur Isle's popular Blast from the Past event makes a welcome return this weekend (16-17 November).

Isle of Wight Tomatoes has announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp).

Artswork, which works across the Isle of Wight, has been shortlisted at this year’s Children & Young People Now Awards.

Age UK Isle of Wight has announced the launch of its 2024 Christmas Raffle, offering participants a chance to win incredible prizes, including up to £25,000 or a brand new car.

After some fierce competition East Cowes Town Council have now awarded the contract for the rebuild of the Skatepark to Betongpark Ltd.

This Saturday (November 16) the Isle of Wight College is inviting adult learners and school leavers to take part in its opening day.

More than 480 people attended the Isle of Wight Council’s Your Future event last week at The Isle of Wight College.

Ability Dogs 4 Young People has announced the launch of its new clothing and accessories line through Teemill, just in time for Christmas shopping.

A new Thai restaurant has opened in Newport, following a successful launch last week.

Red Funnel held its fifth annual Isle of Wight Awards at Northwood House in Cowes last night (Thursday).

Veterans crossing the Solent as foot passengers to join Remembrance ceremonies will be able to travel for free with Wightlink.

Local web and design studio, Brightbulb, has launched their annual charity event in support of the Wight Brainy Bunch.

A talented cricketer from the Isle of Wight has made waves down under with a match defining and unbeaten maiden First Class century.

The Isle of Wight has narrowly missed out on being crowned Most Desirable Island in Europe in the prestigious Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards.

Five pickleball players from the Isle of Wight travelled up to Bolton Sports Arena last weekend to take part in the English Pickleball National Championships.

There are just a few weeks left to enjoy a striking sci-fi dominated art exhibition, featuring work by Island-based artist and Mountbatten Isle of Wight patient, Clive Redfern Burrows.

A slew of Isle of Wight businesses are shortlisted for recognition in the south-east’s largest celebration of tourism, the Beautiful South Awards.

The search for a final missing raccoon continues this week, with Amazon World now having located three of the four who escaped from its park last week.

Islander Sian Grove narrowly missed out on a prestigious national farming accolade, after being shortlisted in the ‘Young Farmer of the Year’ category at this year's National Young Farmers Achiever Awards.

All day café/bar operator Loungers has announced it will withdraw from plans to transform a disused Cowes church into a new social hub in the town.

An Isle of Wight podcaster known for his high-profile celebrity interviews is celebrating a landmark edition today (Friday).

In honour of Remembrance Sunday (10 November) and Remembrance Day (11 Nov) Red Funnel is offering past and present serving UK Armed Forces free foot passenger ferry travel to and from the Isle of Wight.

The Isle of Wight Crematorium has donated just under £4,000 to Young Lives vs Cancer (formerly CLIC Sargent).

A charity that helps Island families in poverty to have a much-needed holiday is the biggest beneficiary of the latest round of giving by WightAID.

For more than 20 years, Des Jarvis has been at the heart of the Ryde community, running his traditional butcher shop, DW Jarvis Family Butchers.

Sandown's Bay CE School has achieved a Bronze RRSA: Rights Committed School accreditation.

An Isle of Wight tanning business is celebrating the opening of its second location, having moved into Ryde High Street.

Southern Water and delivery partner executives have raised thousands of pounds from a charity bike ride around the Isle of Wight, covering over 65 kilometres in total.

A teenage Isle of Wight angler has been recognised for showing respect for the fish he catches, his surroundings and the people he fishes alongside on Ryde Pier.

Islanders are being urged to keep an eye out for hedgehogs this Bonfire Night (Tuesday November 5).

Canvas10, the renowned Isle of Wight nail salon known for its creative and precise nail artistry, is thrilled to announce its shortlisting for three national awards at the 2024 Beauty & Aesthetics Awards.

A wreath laying ceremony is to take place next Wednesday to honour six men who died in waters off the Isle of Wight during the Second World War.

Shops across Sandown took part in a fiendishly fun and family friendly window dressing competition.

Vectis Radio has announced its third annual Isle of Wight Community Awards, this time at a new venue.

A stray cat which adopted Isle of Wight Radio's HQ in Newport as its home this summer, has given birth to a litter of kittens after being taken in by the RSPCA.

The winners of this year's Active Travel Challenge have been revealed.

The drilling of boreholes in the Leeson Road area of Bonchurch is designed to help protect the future of the area but fossils discovered during the work are also giving a fascinating glimpse back into its distant past.

The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service provided 670 people with lifesaving skills this year on World Restart a Heart Day (RSHD).

The Island's older cats are overlooked in favour of kittens and young cats, an Isle of Wight animal charity has reported.

A photo album from the early 1900s showing Winston Churchill relaxing on the yacht Oceana in Cowes is going under the hammer at Charles Miller Ltd in London on Tuesday 12 November and is expected to fetch £600-800.

This international Control Room Week (21- 27 October) sees the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service celebrating its heroes in headsets.

Young children are being invited to hear tales of Mojo the Friendly Robot tomorrow (Saturday)

Runners of all abilities are being challenged to take on a race with a difference.

The joy of books and reading was brought into 28 Island schools during this year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival.

Hovertravel has retained its Green Marine Europe certification for the second consecutive year.

Award-winning ice cream parlour, Crave has joined forces with the Ventnor-based St Catherine’s School and College to raise awareness of Development Language Disorder (DLD) day tomorrow (Friday 18 October).

Age UK Isle of Wight (AUKIW) has announced the departure of its beloved Men In Sheds group as the charity complete their move to a new location.

Harris Fowler, The Personal Injury Solicitors, have helped to raise £8,500 for Smile 4 Wessex by sponsoring the Fundraiser of the Year Award at a recent Gala Dinner held at Botleigh Grange Hotel.

“Ferocious family fun” is on offer at two Island museums this Half Term in events organised by Organised by the Isle of Wight Council’s Heritage Service.

Island friends Georgia Day and Sarah Howes have been nominated for the highly regarded IOW Woof Awards, recognising their local dog-inspired business, Wight Dog.

New Carnival, in partnership with Ryde Town Council, has announced the return of the much-anticipated Merry and Bright - Festival of Light.

Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, has launched a competition to design his 2024 Christmas card.

Nine students from The Bay Church of England school in Sandown on the Isle of Wight enjoyed a VIP trip to Portsmouth, including a two-hour tour of the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and a visit to Henry VIII’s 16th century flagship Mary Rose.

With a career spanning six decades, Fred Dinenage has earned his place as one of Britain's most beloved broadcasters.

Cowes Enterprise College has again been awarded the prestigious Optimus Education Wellbeing Award in recognition of its support for wellbeing.

Local creative Adam Brown has filled Ryde’s smallest art gallery with caricatures of well-known people, all of whom have an Isle of Wight connection.

Monthly open mic nights are returning to Mermaid Gin's Wishing Well bar for October and beyond.

The stars certainly brought out the bookworms for this year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival.

The Isle of Wight Walking Festival is celebrating 25 years of encouraging visitors to the Island with a gate unveiled on a path in Brighstone, as part of the Isle of Wight Ramblers Donate-A-Gate scheme, aimed at providing a fully accessible route for walkers.

The Isle of Wight will Go Yellow for Mountbatten today (Friday).

Orchard House Care Home marked World Mental Health Day today (Thursday) with a joyful morning coffee gathering, bringing residents and staff together for a light-hearted celebration of mental well-being.

Cherry Godfrey, an independent financial services company, is excited to announce the launch of its new Mortgage Health Check, a service designed to help homeowners assess whether their current mortgage remains the best fit for their financial circumstances.

The months of October and November are traditionally the time of ghosts and ghouls, witches and wizards.

Ability Dogs 4 Young People is actively seeking compassionate Puppy Parent Volunteers to join their growing team and help transform the lives of disabled people on the Isle of Wight.

Wednesday morning (October 9) saw a local resident’s dog was rescued after a fall from the cliffs at Tennyson Downs in Freshwater Bay.

A trio of Ryde shops have joined forces to raise money to aid two brown bears' planned relocation to the Isle of Wight from Azerbaijan.

Successful adult learners who completed courses with the Isle of Wight Council were celebrated at an awards event last week.

Island Roads is pleading with landowners to help keep the Island’s highway network clear of water.

Southern Vectis is turbo-charging its support for Mountbatten Isle of Wight by gifting the charity £23,000.

Forty-six brave islanders have raised £25,000 to support local people affected by cancer by taking part in either a 10,000ft skydive or a 160ft bungee jump challenge at Sandown Airport organised by Wessex Cancer Support.

Nominations have opened for the first ever Woof Awards Isle of Wight, with dog owners invited to vote for for those involved with canine care.

This month's Emerging Artist is a singer whose function band "Forever to Go" have been making a name for themselves across the Isle of Wight in the past couple of years.

The Isle of Wight Distillery is set to host burlesque for the first time next month.

Isle of Wight punk duo, The Pill, have released their highly anticipated second single ahead of festival appearances and shows around the UK.

Members of Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Crew collected King Charles III Coronation Medals, commemorating the coronation of the King, from the Island High Sheriff, Graham Biss BEM, in a ceremony at Sandown's Broadway Centre, attended by friends and family of the crew.

Wightlink has been awarded Best Ferry Operator 2024 at the National Transport Awards in London.

The official unveiling of an information board commemorating the historic sailing in 1633 of the Ark and the Dove, carrying the first settlers to Maryland, took place on Cowes Parade yesterday (Thursday).

The shortlist for the 2024 Community Radio Awards has been revealed.

Newport's Orchard House Care Home has celebrated the extraordinary life of Marie, a remarkable resident who turned 102 years old yesterday (Wednesday).

A number of scam warnings have been issued for the Isle of Wight today (Thursday).

Community centres across the Isle of Wight can apply for funding from Southern Water to help keep people warm this winter. 

A new, all-day fitness and wellbeing event will take place on the Isle of Wight in October. 

Disabled sailors and swimmers, as well as a scheme to protect an Island stream from invasive Himalayan balsam, were among the latest good causes to be supported by WightAID.

Shanklin mother Angela Turner has been named as a winner in the prestigious national 2024 WellChild Awards, having been nominated by her sister Lisa Whitaker.

The Isle of Wight has proudly earned its spot as one of the Top 10 Best Islands in the UK in the highly esteemed Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2024.

Red Squirrel Awareness Week gets underway today (Monday).

Ryde Swim Club master swimmers Kim Holmes and Matthew Sussmes, who both coach at the club, took part in the annual short course SE Region Masters swim competition at the K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley.

A mammoth effort by volunteers, saw the project to repaint all the railings on the Sandown esplanade finish last Thursday.

Hovertravel has announced a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with one of its iconic vessels at its Ryde terminal.

Isle of Wight rock group, 5 Degrees North, have released their latest single, Carvel Lane.

Are you ready to lace up your walking shoes and explore the stunning beauty of the Isle of Wight?

Cowes Enterprise College proudly hosted the annual Isle of Wight Science Festival this summer, an event dedicated to igniting students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.

Plans to bring fire crews back to East Cowes are taking a step forward with proposals for the site being drawn up and the old building set to be demolished.

Crys O'Connell, Cowes RNLI volunteer and RNLI administrator, swam across the Solent on Saturday morning to raise money for West Wight Sports & Community Centre.

Wightlink’s annual programme of maintenance for its eight-strong fleet is underway.

The Phoenix Choir will be performing in Holy Trinity Church Bembridge on Saturday October 5 at 7.30pm and are delighted to support the above appeal.

Home and Road safety charity, the Blue Lamp Trust welcomes a new CEO at the end of September.

An Islander Christened the 'Hungarian Hulk' has successfully qualified for the prestigious 2025 English Bench Press Championship.

Southern Vectis is calling on Isle of Wight based women to consider a new career as a bus driver.

Local cyclist, endurance coach and nutritionist, Joe Staunton, recently competed in the Haute Route Alps, a 7-day mountain stage race through the French Alps, which is considered to be the worlds hardest amateur cycling stage race.

Shaping Newport partners are celebrating the resounding success of Newport Heritage Day held on Saturday (September 7).

Breeze, the Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) app serving the Solent area, has announced the addition of Wightlink ferries to its growing list of transport options.

There is less than a month to go until this year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival - and tickets are going fast.

Fears will be conquered and personal challenges achieved when over 50 swimmers take part in the fourteenth West Wight Sports and Community Centre Solent Swim on Saturday (September 14.)

The Isle of Wight has paid tribute to emergency services on the Island and across the UK at a flag raising ceremony to mark national Emergency Services Day today (9 September), also known as 999 Day.

A fundraising concert in Cowes by Abbey Brass will include the world premiere of a new composition about life on the Isle of Wight.

This September, local community group, Planet Aware, are calling for Islanders to get involved in a global plastic pollution survey: “THE GREAT NURDLE HUNT”, ahead of the United Nations (UN) Global Plastic Treaty negotiations.

As the new school year begins, the residents of Orchard House Care Centre in Newport have been spreading joy and wisdom to the children of our local community.

Snap Fitness Isle of Wight has been shortlisted in the National Fitness Awards. and are in the running for a prestigious national award.

Sandown Mayor Alex Lightfoot, and Sandown Town Councillors, organised an end of season thank you and presentation of certificates to Lifeguard & Beach Manager Todd Miller and the team of Lifeguards that provided a beach safety service for residents and visitors to Sandown during the summer.

To celebrate the Island’s reputation as the home of top-quality produce, Wightlink is showcasing several of its Isle of Wight suppliers at a special event this weekend (September 7-8) on Ryde Pier.