90-year-old Francis Brett from Binstead This year’s Wight in Bloom Awards came to a climax on Tuesday when the presentation ceremony was held at the Green House in Ryde, the renowned energy-saving HQ of Liz Earle. Iain Griffiths, Chairman of...

Every July, Isle of Wight artists and craftspeople open their studios or homes or exhibit in public venues over 11 days - and 2019 is no different. Visitors have the opportunity to meet local artists, see their work and find...

Carisbrooke artist Caroline Underwood has filled The West Gallery at Quay Arts with her solo exhibition 'Bearings', which includes work depicting Island scenes such as Tennyson Down, Ryde and the Island’s Coastal Path. Inspired by her experience of taking part...

Bringing Isle of Wight Festival proceedings to a close are Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro, who will headline the Main Stage on Sunday 16th June. Returning to the festival after a rousing headline performance in 2014, the trio have undeniable longevity...

Guy Portelli. Photo: Graham Reading Photography Dimbola Museum and Galleries at Freshwater launched a major exhibition featuring the musician and actor David Bowie last Friday (7th June). Entitled ‘Iconic Bowie’, the main gallery features two dozen photographic examples of the...

George Ezra - real name Barnett - is 25 and since bursting onto the music scene in 2013 has become one of the biggest selling male artists of the decade. His debut album ‘Wanted on Voyage’ is certified 4x platinum...

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will take to the Main Stage at the Isle of Wight Festival on Friday evening, closing the first day of the 2019 festival in style. Since going solo in 2011, Noel has released 3 studio...

Community Action IW hosted their annual awards at Riverside in Newport on Friday. Chief Executive Mike Bulpitt, who acted as Master of Ceremonies for the event, introduced their new President Mary Case and thanked the sponsors. Mary said that she...

The Royal Yacht Squadron was the venue for the launch event of the Island Careers Partnership on Wednesday. Delegates were welcomed by Richard White, Head of the Isle of Wight Studio School and the driving force behind the Island Careers...

Time is running out for applications to be considered for this year’s Community Action Awards. The team at Community Action want you to help celebrate some of the fantastic work that is being done by people in the community and...