Girlguiding Isle of Wight leaders from across the Island joined together recently for an awards ceremony hosted by Island Commissioner Linda Stone. Proceedings were commenced by Linda welcoming local dignitaries to the event - these included the Honorable Mrs D....

The Royal Yacht Squadron hosted The Isle of Wight Lord Lieutenant Awards 2022 on Tuesday evening, during which 3 people received their British Empire Medals and 4 new Deputy Lieutenants were officially appointed. A short introduction by Brigadier (retired) Maurice Sheen...

A marine careers fair was held at the Royal Yacht Squadron Pavilion in Cowes last Thursday, promoting the opportunities available in the marine industry to over 600 local youngsters. Over 30 companies and places of education had stands for the...

Gary Marshall 105 runners set off from the Isle of Wight Community Club in Cowes for the 66th Isle of Wight Marathon on an overcast, showery Sunday morning (2nd October). Luckily, conditions soon improved with the rain lifting, to be...

On Sunday evening, Newport Minster was the venue for a special commemorative service marking the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. For members of the public who were unable to be seated in the full Minster, the service...

A minute’s silence to mark the passing of HM the Queen was held on the opening day of this year's Southampton International Boat Show (Friday), and the show was closed on Monday - the day of the state funeral. As...

Southampton International Boat Show returns to Mayflower Park and the surrounding area this September, although at a slightly later time in the month (16th-25th September). As ever, Isle of Wight companies will be at the show, either with business stands...

Although this year’s Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race took a very long time to complete there was success for local sailors and boats. When this 4-yearly event has taken place in previous years, records were broken for fast times....

Mike Dixon Cowes hosted a 4-day celebration of the 50th anniversary of the death of one of the Island’s most colourful characters Uffa Fox. Throughout Thursday various examples of boats designed or built by Uffa were arriving in the town....

Uffa Fox Venues in both East Cowes and Cowes will be hosting events to celebrate the life and work of Uffa Fox, a true Islander who is well known for sailing with the late Prince Philip but best remembered by...