Over 200 Girlguiding members from across South West England recently took over UKSA in Cowes for a special watersports weekend. The event across 12th/13th July welcomed girls and leaders from the Region’s 16 counties, which stretch from Cornwall to Berkshire...

Island residents and visitors alike will witness sailing history as Cowes hosts the iconic Admiral’s Cup for the first time since 1999, reviving one of the sport’s greatest traditions. Cowes hosted the first cup back in 1957 and played host...

It was on 18th June that 11 yachts left US shores bound for Cowes in the West to East Transatlantic Race 2025, with predictions that the fastest boats would take between 1 and 3 weeks. Now, the first boat has...

As music fans sizzled in the sunshine at Seaclose, imagine what it was like for the myriad of chefs slaving away in the kitchens, catering for some 2,000 onsite workers, including 1,000 security personnel. Caterers 'Eat To The Beat', organised...

Rock and roll stories, PR legends, and a touch of Isle of Wight history came together as Alan Edwards launched his new book at Dimbola Museum and Galleries earlier this week (Wednesday). While welcoming guests to a book launch at...

The 32nd edition of the Transatlantic Race will chart a 3,000-mile course from Newport, Rhode Island to Cowes here on the Isle of Wight, celebrating over 150 years of racing tradition. Organised by the New York Yacht Club and the...

Alan Edwards, a big name in British music public relations, who worked with artists such as David Bowie, the Spice Girls and the Rolling Stones, is to launch his new book at Dimbola Museum and Galleries next week. Alan will...

With just weeks to go until the start of the RORC Admiral's Cup, the Royal Ocean Racing Club is gearing up for a season of events based in Cowes. As well as organising the Admiral's Cup for the first time...

2 Girlguiding volunteers - Julia Downer and Rosemary Walls - attended a surprise party to celebrate their 120 combined years of service on the Isle of Wight. They were presented with 60 Years Brooches by Chris Thornton from Girlguiding SW...

Girlguiding IW has been selected by Isle of Wight Festival organisers to receive a pair of weekend festival tickets, which are now up for grabs in a silent auction. Payment offered will raise much-needed funds for this local charity which...