Dimbola Museum and Galleries is unveiling 2 new exhibitions celebrating the black-and-white photography of David Tunnicliffe, whose career as a diplomat and academic took him to the far corners of the world. In a career spanning over 40 years, David’s...

A warm, sunny Friday heralded in this year's Southampton International Boat Show - with the show continuing until Sunday (28th September). For anyone travelling from the Island, with the main entrance now in the park, it is just a short...

Following 5 years in post  Girlguiding's Island Commissioner Linda Stone and her two assistants, Anne Watson and Donna Sanders-Steel have stepped down in accordance with Girlguiding policy. Having served during the Covid crisis, when a number of units kept meetings...

Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) is back from 19th-28th September with a fresh layout, new attractions, and an expanded range of on and off-water experiences. It is the 56th edition of the show and for seasoned sailors, watersports enthusiasts, or...

Dimbola Museum & Galleries will host a special tribute to Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ on Sunday (7th September), with singer-songwriter James Hollingsworth performing a live solo show. Pink Floyd were founded in 1965 by Syd Barrett (guitar, lead...

2027 will see another edition of the Admiral's Cup return to Cowes. Following the outstanding success of its much-anticipated revival this year, after a hiatus of more than two decades, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is delighted to announce...

Sunsail, an official partner of  Cowes Week, had more of a presence this year, with a large marquee on the Parade, where visitors could win a Sunsail holiday, and the Sailors' Bar. Sunsail has a partnership with the British Virgin...

At the start of Cowes Week, the Island's High Sheriff, Jacque Gifford, was among the invited guests to attend an exhibition of local artwork at The Courtyard Gallery on Cowes High Street. The event, showcasing the talents of Gail Willows,...

The Isle of Wight Distillery has marked a decade of its Mermaid spirits range with a packed celebration at the Sugar Store in Shepards Marina, Cowes. Guests at the venue enjoyed entertainment, including acrobatic displays and dance performances by Arts...

Unlike the past 2 editions of the Rolex Fastnet Race the wind was less strong for the 9 race starts from Cowes on Saturday 26th July enabling the boats to get away without too much upset. First off were the...