Originally known as Tragic Love Company the definitive Stereophonics were formed in 1992, although the nucleus of the band took shape between 1986 and 1991. Initially a trio this Welsh Indie rock band consisted of founder members Kelly Jones (songwriter, vocalist and guitarist) bassist Richard Jones and drummer Stuart Cable.

Local historian John Medland is publishing a new local historybook- ‘Discovering Domesday Wight’. “This is the first time the Island entries of the Domesday Book have been published on their own in English” says the author. “The original was written in Latin and completed 927 years ago in 1086. Harking

Well-known Island artist Martin Swan was elected to the role of Vice President of the Royal Society of Marine Artists at their recent Annual General Meeting in London. Martin began his painting career as a watercolour artist specialising in landscapes and botanical paintings. He developed a keen interest in marine

Brian May of Queen taken at Dimbola Museum and Gallery, Freshwater IW when he visited together with his wife Anita Dobson. In 1968 the embryonic Queen were formed in college under the moniker Smile. Initially it was guitarist Brian May (pictured above) and drummer Roger Taylor. When the original vocalist

A number of Island artists were represented at the 2015 Annual Exhibition of the Royal Society of Marine Artists. Held at the Mall Galleries in London a total of 329 works were on show. Martin Swan from Newport is a RSMA member and had six oil paintings in the Gallery.

Formed in 2003, Cowes Heritage has mounted its 14th Exhibition at Regatta House, Bath Road, Cowes. Entitled ‘Celebrations’ it is sponsored by Cowes Town Waterfront Trust and is open each day from 10am-4pm until Sunday 8th November. Fitting the theme of Celebrations it is appropriate that water-based activity features strongly.

‘Retracing the Eye’ is a new exhibition at Dimbola, Freshwater featuring 26 etchings, carborundums and woodcuts by Sunara Begum. A British artist of Bangladeshi descent, she was originally involved in film photography before becoming an artist and printmaker. Dr Brian Hinton MBE a Dimbola Gallery trustee was first aware of

‘Retracing the Eye’ is a new exhibition at Dimbola, Freshwater featuring 26 etchings, carborundums and woodcuts by Sunara Begum. A British artist of Bangladeshi descent, she was originally involved in film photography before becoming an artist and printmaker. Dr Brian Hinton MBE a Dimbola Gallery trustee was first aware of

Organisers of  Cowes Week are delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Hagen as Regatta Director. Phil takes the reins from Stuart Quarrie, who retired following this year’s regatta in August. Phil is no stranger to Cowes Week, having started as a course setter 11 years ago. After four years

Visit Isle of Wight is excited to announce that the Island has been Highly Commended in the Best Domestic Destination for families category at the Family Traveller Awards 2015. Hosted by BAFTA award winning presenter Katy Hill, the awards took place on 6 October 2015 at London’s highest viewing platform