Depeche Mode, an English electronic band formed in Basildon, Essex in 1980, will headline the Saturday night at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival. Consisting of founders Dave Gahan (lead vocals, co-songwriter), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, chief songwriter) and Andy...

Kasabian, headliners of Friday night at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival, were formed in Leicester in 1997 when known as Saracuse. They are classed as an Indie Rock/Electronica/Electric Rock band - a title disliked by band member Sergio Pizzorno....

Rod Warne of 1st Newport Scouts This year’s Isle of Wight Community Action Awards attracted over 60 nominations, with a shortlist of 23 contenders drawn up for judging. Mike Bulpitt, chief executive of Isle of Wight Community Action was MC...

Following in the footsteps of Julia Margaret Cameron, renowned Czech photographer Honza Sakar's first UK exhibition has opened on the Isle of Wight. Appropriately, his one-man show is at Dimbola, once Julia’s home, in Freshwater Bay. How this exhibition came...

There was family garden fun at Newport Roman Villa this week and with £1 entry for all (including admission and all activities) it was bargain fun all round for those who attended. This drop in event was enjoyed by hundreds...

Local artists Malcolm Winter and Chris Gillies joined forces once again for this year’s version of their ever popular ‘Coast’ exhibitions. Held at Regatta House in Cowes, Coast 5 hosted a collection of both artists’ works. Although each artist has...

Entries are now being sought for the Isle of Wight Community Action Awards 2018. The aim of the competition is to encourage and reward the dedication within the voluntary sector, focusing on volunteering, local achievement and self-help. These Awards celebrate...

There was the chance to try sailing for free and find out more about what is on offer at Yarmouth Sailing Club last Saturday. Young sailor Patrick Tate and other instructors were on hand to welcome anyone wanting to try...

Ian Boyd at the Wight in Bloom launch Launched by sponsors Visit Isle of Wight and Red Funnel, the start of ‘Wight in Bloom 2018’ was announced aboard Red Funnel’s Red Eagle car ferry yesterday (Wednesday) during a special launch...

This year's High Sheriff Awards, held at Quay Arts in Newport on Monday, saw 31 worthy recipients take to the stage. Some of those receiving certificates have battled against illness or adversity to make a positive change in their own lives...