Island News

YOUNG PEOPLE HONOURED BY HIGH SHERIFF

In his opening address, High Sheriff Ron Holland referred to the 2016 High Sheriff Awards as the most pleasurable function of his year in office. He said that the twelve recipients were positive role models, despite having to overcome adversity in their young lives. William Kemp from Sandown had always wanted to join the Army. ... read more

IMPROVEMENTS TO WASTE COLLECTIONS FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT

  Improvements to waste collections on the Isle of Wight, designed to increase recycling and reduce the amount of rubbish sent to landfill, are due to be introduced from Monday 2 May. As part of the council’s new waste contract with Amey, properties have been allocated and will receive the following: For recycling collections – ... read more

Museum of Island History to Reopen

Isle of Wight Council, in partnership with Visit Isle of Wight, is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Museum of Island History at the historic Guildhall in Newport High Street. This museum will open its doors to the public on Monday 7 March and will once again provide a fascinating exploration of Island history ... read more

YOU TOO COULD PLAY THE IW FESTIVAL!

Isle Of Wight Festival organisers have announced the return of ‘Live and Unsigned,’ a competition that will see some of the most exciting unsigned acts in the UK battle it out to perform on the festival’s legendary main stage alongside Queen + Adam Lambert, Stereophonics and Faithless . To be in with a chance of ... read more

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL LINE UP-THE BEST OF BRITISH ADDED

Five, Best of British acts are now added to the line up for the 2016 festival, taking place 9-12th June at Seaclose Park. Joining the line up are returning indie brothers The Cribs, rock’n’roll duo The Kills, Britpop alumni Ocean Colour Scene, legendary rockers Status Quo and festival favourites Mike + The Mechanics. One of Britain’s best loved rock bands Status Quo will be performing classic hits such as ‘Whatever ... read more

SAILING NEWS

Brading Haven Yacht Club has officially been recognised as amongst Britain’s best after being shortlisted for the prestigious Royal Yachting Association Club of the Year Award 2016. The RYA, sailing’s national governing body, presents the annual award in recognition of how well clubs promote the sport of sailing, encourage people onto the water and make ... read more

‘THE SOLITAIREBOMPARD – LE FIGARO ’coming to Cowes

OC Sport is pleased to announce that the French fashion house, Eric Bompard, has renewed its title partnership with the Solitaire du Figaro in 2016 – the world’s most competitive single-handed one-design yacht race. Together with event organisers, OC Sport, Eric Bompard, chairman of the company, and his team will work to rejuvenate the Figaro ... read more

Cowes Week 2016

Cowes Week Limited, organisers of Cowes Week, one of the  world’s best-known sailing regattas and a highlight of the British sporting summer, are delighted to announce that they will continue their youth initiative which offers discounted entry fees to boats with crews of under 25 year olds. The Cowes Week Under 25 Youth initiative, which ... read more

IW Festival 2016-10 acts added

THE BEST OF INDIE PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE have been added to the 2016 line-up: EVERYTHING EVERYTHING, BLOSSOMS, SUNSET SONS, FEEDER, CAST, REEF and TURIN BRAKES. 2015 was a big year for Manchester indie art rockers Everything Everything. The first single from their third studio album ‘Distant Past’ was named as Zane Lowe’s ‘Hottest Record ... read more

New Premier Inn on the Island

Premier Inn opened its brand new Isle of Wight (Merrie Gardens) Hotel on 16th January 2016. This new property will contribute over £11.5 million to the local economy whilst generating 29 new year-round jobs. This brand new 80 bedroom hotel is located near to Morrison’s and within walking of Lake and the beach at Lake and, ... read more