Island News

IW Tourism Figures Show ‘a mixed bag’ of Results.

Visit Isle of Wight (IW Tourism) has released the results of the tourism statistics for the all-important summer season. These figures, regarded in the industry as one of the most robust visitor surveys in the UK and carried out for Visit Isle of Wight by an independent company, show the

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FURTHER ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR IW FESTIVAL. 

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ALREADY SOLD OUT but Ticket information is available at www.isleofwightfestival.com. A host of artistes have been announced for the 2025 Isle of Wight Festival, joining headliners Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake over 19th – 22nd June. Jess Glynne, Supergrass, The Corrs, Busted, Amy MacDonald, Ella Eyre, Lightning

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Awards Celebrate IW Excellence + Nominate A Tourism Hero.

Red Funnel has hosted its 5th annual Isle of Wight Awards recognising the local businesses that make the Isle of Wight a wonderfully different place to live and visit. These awards honour the contributions of businesses which shape the Island’s distinctive character and bring exceptional experiences to residents and visitors alike.

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ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 2025-1st.Acts Announced.

Headlining the Main Stage, and a major coup for the festival on Friday night -20th June ,is musical icon, Sting as part of his “STING 3.0″ World Tour- a Tour which represents a new dynamic era showcasing selections from his vast catalogue. Sting’s set will include some of the World’s

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SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2024.

Good weather welcomed visitors to the Southampton International Boat Show at Mayflower Park. This show ran from 13th September until 22nd of September and is the 55th edition of the event. Cherry Godfrey Insurance, which has a branch in Newport High Street.were running a competition to guess the number of

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GREAT WIGHT BITE 2024.

Over the weekend The Great Wight Bite at Northwood House was subject to the vagaries of British weather patterns, although the sunshine did put in an appearance or two. Sponsored by Red Funnel Ferries the event featured a number of food and drink stands,which for some could be enjoyed while

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