‘We won’t get to choose whether or not we want Devolution, it is going to happen’, says council leader
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
25, January 2024·2 min readMargaret Rylands awarded major accolade for dedicated 25 years of voluntary serviceVolunteer Margaret Rylands recognised nationally for her 25-year service with Home-Start
17, January 2024·1 min readBecome a Friend of Mountbatten and help support Islanders in needFriends of Mountbatten provides crucial support for the charity's compassionate services
14, November 2023·3 min readTwo Isle of Wight volunteer groups clinch coveted King’s Award for Voluntary ServiceIsle of Wight Literary Festival and Sandown and Shanklin Lifeboat volunteers granted prestigious award for their services
6, November 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight’s Vectis Radio celebrates community impact with National accoladesVectis Radio wins big at the Community Radio Awards, marking a significant anniversary
3, November 2023·2 min readVentnor Coastguard honoured with British Empire Medal for more than 40 years of serviceVentnor Coastguard Martin Rayner to receive British Empire Medal for distinguished service
26, September 2023·1 min readVolunteer with Blue Lamp Trust: Help combat cybercrime on the Isle of WightBlue Lamp Trust promotes cybersecurity on the Isle of Wight, seeking compassionate tech-aware volunteers
22, September 2023·1 min readEllen MacArthur Trust 2024: From sailing to storytelling, volunteer opportunities aboundEllen MacArthur Trust opens diverse 2024 volunteering roles, welcoming all to make an impact
19, July 2023·1 min readVolunteers needed: Help restore native flora and protect the Island’s biodiversity with plant positive projectNatural Enterprise urgently seeks volunteers to combat the invasive Himalayan Balsam, protecting island's biodiversity and water voles
4, July 2023·1 min readSilver-winning Vectis Wombles praised for their work at Newport Litter ProjectHuge shout-out to Vectis Wombles. They've been honoured by the local council for keeping Newport clean and green
14, June 2023·2 min readJoin the ranks: Your chance to march at Armed Forces Day Parade in RydeRyde's Armed Forces Day parade marshal invites you to march with pride and honour
12, June 2023·1 min readFuture Lifeguards in training: Ryde’s Beach Safety volunteer programme goes full swingRyde Beach Lifeguards welcome more volunteers, enhancing beach safety in summer holidays
1, June 2023·3 min readIsle of Wight council launches comprehensive strategy supporting 19,000 unpaid carersIsle of Wight council and Carers IW jointly introduce a strategy supporting 19,000 unpaid carers on the Island