There were a whopping 114 gardens entered into this year's Wight in Bloom competition - all visited by a panel of volunteer judges during July, scoring the entries for their design, range of plants, colour, presentation, maintenance and creativity.

A German film crew have been on the Island for the last couple of weeks making a documentary that is expected to be seen by 20 million people across Europe.

An Isle of Wight Beach made it into the Sunday Times' list of top 50 beaches yesterday.

You could be a starter, someone who’s been gardening for years, or even part of a gardening team. Anyone can take part because there are categories for everyone says Visit Isle of Wight CEO.

Islander, Josh Barry, suffers from a severe form of cerebal palsy and can't walk unaided. With a team of carers and volunteers he is attempting Pen Y Fan (highest mountain in South Wales) this Saturday.

There could be an influx of visitors to the Isle of Wight on Sunday as passengers from the boutique cruise liner, The Astor, will be offered to opportunity to come onto the Island for a few hours.

Countryfile Magazine contributing editor and one of the judges, Mark Rowe, said the Isle of Wight has moved with the times and deserves its recognition in this national competition. Well done to everyone involved in tourism on the Island.

The popular festival was saved in 2017 following an 11th hour injection of support from Visit Isle of Wight. Find out what's planned for this year on the brand new Website.

Following the departure of Visit Isle of Wight CEO David Thornton in January, a new MD has been announced.

Your vote in the Countryfile Magazine Awards could see the Isle of Wight crowned 'Holiday Destination of the Year'.

Although traditional coach visitor and scheduled tours have declined across the UK in recent years, private hire trips, organised by groups and companies are increasing and have a higher spend per head.