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Community spirit can be found in the rural and urban areas on the Isle of Wight. We’ve gathered together stories that explicitly focus on the Island’s community to share with you.

They might be about a new volunteering scheme, charitable event or grants for local groups. If you have some community information you’d like to share with our readers, get in touch.

Community heroes recognised at awards ceremony

Volunteers are recognised at Annual Awards ceremony for their hard work and dedication.

Thursday, 23rd May, 2013 11:23am

By Suzanne and Alan Whitewood

Lifeboat Lotto: Find out this week’s numbers

This week's numbers revealed. Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month.

Wednesday, 15th May, 2013 9:28am

By Sally Perry

Ventnor town council re-appoints Mayor following election

Two meetings for the price of one.

Tuesday, 14th May, 2013 7:26am

By Evelyn Knowles with 15 readers' comments

Explorer scouts raise money for Switzerland trip

Scouts raised over £250 washing cars recently and have been talking about a sponsored row across the Solent.

Monday, 13th May, 2013 2:05pm

By Will Matthews with one comment

Join the Friends of Ventnor Library at Saturday’s Open Day

Bring your children along to celebrate the changes in the Children's Library.

Monday, 13th May, 2013 10:30am

By Tess Jessop

Ventnor’s ‘Shop Local’ heroes recognised in Rotary awards

Ventnor seems to be bucking the national trend, with a variety of products available to buy on the 'High Street', supported by locals.

Monday, 13th May, 2013 8:02am

By Phil McGillivray

Have your say on Brading Post Office move

Plans to run a Post Office on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays in The Brading Centre are being proposed.

Monday, 13th May, 2013 7:34am

By Sheila Tapster with one comment

Welcome addition to Ventnor gateway

We love the tropical improvements to the entrance to Ventnor at Smuggler's Haven.

Friday, 10th May, 2013 2:41pm

By Sally Perry with 10 readers' comments

Lifeboat Lotto: Find out this week’s numbers

This week's numbers revealed. Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month.

Wednesday, 8th May, 2013 9:34am

By Sally Perry

New walking project to support mental health wellbeing

Open to anyone looking for help to cope with a mental health condition such as depression or an anxiety disorder, as well as those with learning disabilities.

Tuesday, 7th May, 2013 9:56am

By Krissy Lloyd with 3 readers' comments