Level 42 were originally formed on the Isle of Wight in 1979 when then drummer Mark King, born in Cowes, linked up with the Gould brothers. Roland “Boon” Gould, the guitarist, who was born in Shanklin, was joined by his brother Phil. Mark had sold his drum kit,to fund his
1st-7th June is volunteers week. It is celebrated nationally in the UK across charities and has been for a number of years. As a national charity run mainly by volunteers, certainly at a local level, Girlguiding is celebrating and thanking its thousands of volunteers. If you would like to volunteer
Although tickets are now SOLD OUT for this year’s Sky Presents the IW Festival for those lucky enough to have a ticket there will be the chance to see The Cure on the Sunday. Goth Rockers, The Cure ,will bring down the curtain on this year’s Isle of Wight Festival
Cowes Week, the World’s oldest and largest annual sailing regatta of its kind, has unveiled an exciting new title partnership with North Sails, the World’s leading sailmaker. In future the event will be known as ” North Sails Cowes Week”. 2026 will mark the regatta’s 200th anniversary from 1-7 August
Voting is open again, with Red Funnel handing the search for the Isle of Wight’s very best back to the people who know it best. From the places Islanders proudly take visiting friends to, to the businesses that quietly raise the bar year after year, the 2026 Red Funnel Isle
Girlguiding IW had a stand at the 2026 version of Riverfest held on Saturday 9th May. Hundreds of IW residents and visitors flocked to Newport Quay for this popular annual event which featured, marching bands, vintage vehicles, funfair rides, live entertainment and much more. Enquiries from parents and carers for
Young people across the UK including the Isle of Wight are celebrating a major milestone this year as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) marks its 70th anniversary. Although the Island was a bit of a late starter, starting the scheme in the 1960s the scheme began nationally in 1956.
Here is a chance to enter an art competition. Dimbola Museum & Galleries at Freshwater is looking for artists aged 14-25 to submit original artwork inspired by Jimi Hendrix at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. Work could be featured in the upcoming exhibition ‘Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight
21ST April 1926 saw the birth of Princess Elizabeth of York, later to become the UK’s much admired Queen Elizabeth 2nd. For many years her late majesty was connected with Girlguiding so it is fitting that we look back on her time with Girlguiding or as it was known in1926
Final additions to the star-studded 2026 line-up have been revealed. Joining the bill are Rita Ora, Circa Waves, Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band, Overpass, Tom A. Smith, and The Guest List. On Saturday 20 June, global superstar Rita Ora will take to the main stage. Taking the third spot from the top on Saturday’s