Events

YOUNGSTERS took on a marathon challenge on Sunday as they joined tree climbing company Goodleaf in raising money for the Isle of Wight Special Olympics team. The event, which took place at Appley Park, Ryde, saw 2nd Wootton Bridge Brownies, 3rd...

THOUSANDS of visitors descended on the Royal County Show in Northwood today in sunny but blustery conditions. This year saw the long awaited return of the County Show, which has in recent years faced a number of cancellations. Organisers of the annual...

THE Island’s very first railway line opened on 16th June 150 years ago. The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is marking the occasion with a morning of activities. To begin the day, a walk will commence from the site of the...

ORGANISERS have this afternoon confirmed that the 4th Midsummer Jazz is going ahead tomorrow, despite the recent bad weather. A spokesperson for the event said: "We're watching the weather and it looks as though we'll be good for another great...

BANDS and DJs are set to battle it out on Thursday night to win their place at this year's Bestival. Bestival organiser & BBC Radio 1 DJ Rob da Bank has again chosen his top 5 local Island bands and...

VISITORS were thrown back with true amazement on Wednesday evening when local attraction Robin Hill launched its mesmerizing 'Electric Woods - Blazing June' event. For the first time ever, the Downs End based country park opened its doors for an...

CHEERS echoed around Ryde last night as around 10,000 people watched a truly amazing conclusion to the town's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. After the long weekend of Royal celebrations, residents from across the Island packed into Appley Park and Beach to...

CROWDS gathered at Osborne House today to celebrate former monarch Queen Victoria, as part of the Diamond Jubilee. A picture prefect Queen Victoria look-a-like entertained visitors at the former Royal residence as she exited by horse and carriage, before inspecting...

THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of Ryde this afternoon to celebrate the Cool Britannia parade, part of the Island's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. A vast number of schools, organisations and individuals put on a show to remember in the glorious...

RESIDENTS are urged to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee this weekend, with preparations getting underway across the Island. From Saturday (2nd) until Tuesday (5th), a great variety of celebrations will be engulfing the Island, including Appley in Ryde. The Isle of Wight...