The Isle of Wight is all about community

After 13 years in service as the Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Maj. Gen. Sir Martin White was bid farewell by the voluntary sector.

The Chairs of Waterside Community Trust and West Wight Sports and Community Centre say denying an equitable distribution Public Health Funding by using it as a subsidy for council-run centres is discriminatory and potentially breaches the council’s own policy on equality.

Well done to Rob Kingswell Heavy Haulage Ltd., which has donated £500 to the Vectis Corps of Drums, allowing them to buy new instruments.

All proceeds from the event will go to the Rotary ‘End Polio Now’ Campaign which will tripled by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Anyone involved in fundraising to save the Wessex Cancer Trust Daisy Bus service for cancer patients is invited to a celebration next week.

Supported by the emergency services and local authorities, The Bobby Scheme provides a free service to elderly and vulnerable people, particularly victims of burglary and domestic violence, by promoting crime prevention and fire safety initiatives.

Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month and you'll be helping local independent lifeboat stations.

Staff from Island Roads raised enough money for this charity to buy a new puppy and for it to be trained, so it can provide assistance to a disabled young person on the Isle of Wight.

Every member of the Vectis Corps of Drums Marching Band received a certificate of achievement for their contribution and dedication to the band, with additional awards in several categories.

There's been a jackpot winner today. Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000.

Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month and you'll be helping local independent lifeboat stations.