Island News

TREE OF TREES ARRIVES ON THE ISLAND

For her late Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June a Tree of Trees was erected outside Buckingham Palace. This work of natural art comprised 350 separate Silver Birch trees. Originally Oak trees were planned to be used but this proved too difficult due to the root growth on the oaks. Councils and municipal authorities ... read more

GIRLGUIDING IW REMEMBERS HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN.

On Sunday Newport Minster was the venue for a special commemorative service marking the death of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll. For members of the public who were unable to be seated in the full Minster the service was relayed to a screen outside in St. Thomas’ Square. Guests included His Majesty’s Lord- Lieutenant ... read more

PROCLAMATION for THE ISLE OF WIGHT

His Majesty King Charles III was publicly proclaimed as the new sovereign at a historic ceremony at St James’ Palace in London on Saturday 10th September2022. Following a centuries’ old tradition, there were also local Proclamations to announce the accession to the throne of our new monarch. Residents were invited to join the High Sheriff ... read more

IW floral tributes to Her Late Majesty, The Queen

Floral tributes have been laid by IW High Sheriff, Kay Marriott JP and by the Chairman of the Isle of Wight Council, Councillor Claire Critchison as a mark of respect to Her Late Majesty, The Queen. Each laid a posy of white lilies and roses at Church Litten, in Newport, where many residents have paid ... read more

HM THE QUEEN HAS DIED

Girlguiding statement on the death of Her Majesty The Queen   “It is with profound sadness that we at Girlguiding have learned today- 8th September 2022- of the death of our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. Our deepest sympathies are with the Royal Family at this very sad time. Her Majesty The Queen had a long ... read more

UFFA FOX- MAN OF THE SEA.  

Cowes hosted a four- day celebration of the 50th anniversary of the death of one of the Island’s most colourful characters Uffa Fox. Throughout Thursday various examples of boats designed or built by Uffa were arriving in the town. Some took pride of place on Cowes Parade whilst others were mustered at Shepards Marina. Royal ... read more

Looking Back on IW events in August.

With August nearly at a close it is time to look back on two events held on the Isle of Wight. Known Worldwide for its Summer Regatta, Cowes Week, now presented by Visit Abu Dhabi, was back in 2022 following the pandemic although a scaled down version of Cowes Week had been held in 2021. ... read more

 VISIT ABU DHABI PRESENTS COWES WEEK 2022. SHORESIDE PREVIEW.

After a lengthy search for sponsorship Cowes Week Ltd. have secured Visit Abu Dhabi as the presenting regatta sponsor. As already reported, there will be a new ‘Cowes Week’ which will be held in Abu Dhabi in the New Year in addition to the traditional Week in Cowes. As ever, Cowes Week will have, as ... read more

Celebrate Newport IW Carnival’s 100th Birthday.

 On Saturday 23rd July 2022 there will be a number of events throughout the day around Newport including the world-famous TITAN THE ROBOT as seen on Britain’s Got Tallent. A vehicle-only parade which will be setting off from South Street shortly before the main procession, which starts at 19:00 and it is hoped that the Newport Main ... read more