Events

The carnival season drew to a close on Saturday night as a summer of fun climaxed with the annual Ryde Illuminated Carnival making it's way through the streets of Ryde. Thousands of spectators filled the pavements as the great weather...

The Rehabilitation Unit at St Mary’s Hospital, Newport, is holding a Summer Fayre tomorrow (Saturday) between 13:00 and 16:00.  The event will be held in the garden area adjacent to the Rehabilitation Unit which is at the north or top end...

The carnival spirit returned to Sandown last night (Wednesday) as the annual illuminated carnival procession swept through the town. Thousands of spectators lined the procession route to enjoy the vibrance and variety of the evening event   with the weather staying mild, albeit...

The 34th annual Cowes Pram Push took place over the Bank Holiday Weekend with locals dressing up in all manner of wacky and wonderful costumes for charity.  The event, which is held to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Research, raised...

As the temperature rose, so did the smoke as the 39th annual Island Steam Show got underway at Havenstreet this Bank Holiday weekend. The four-day event, held at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, attracted thousands of visitors who descended...

A new regular comedy slot is coming to Medina Theatre in Newport. In collaboration with The Comedy Network, there will be live shows from some of the most exciting new talent on the comedy scene. Headlining the opening night next...

With the weather remaining mild and dry, Newport's Illuminated Carnival returned yesterday evening (Wednesday) after a 10-year break. As the colorful and vibrant lights lit up Newport town, the celebration atmosphere could be felt throughout as Newport's summer carnival extravaganza...

The sun was shining yesterday (Wednesday) for the second day of Seaview's annual regatta as competitors took part in the village's challenging Greasy Pole competition. With the sun above and little breeze, conditions were perfect as competitors donned their safety...

Vectis Artisans, the Isle of Wight group of professional artists brought together by West Wight painter and tutor Murray Ince, are holding only their second joint exhibition of artworks in Ryde this week. The event will take place from 10:00...

Despite the downpour of rain over the weekend, spirits remained high as Ryde Regatta ended with a firework finale at Appley Park last night (Sunday). Thousands of people turned up for the 15-minute display of colour fireworks, which were set...