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They'll be finding out whether the Bestival team have succeeded in busting the Guinness World Record for creating the largest disco ball in existence. You can be there too to see it happen (tickets still available).
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The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival is about so much more than just garlic. There's live music, cookery demonstrations, presentations and talks, a packed arena schedule, as well as a beer tent where you can enjoy fabulous ales and ciders made on the Isle of Wight.
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Following criticism from the planning committee of the parish council having not carried out a housing needs survey, residents are doing it themselves ahead of the Inspectorate's appeal hearing.
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Residents say the battle isn't over yet. The original application for 89 dwellings will be heard by the Planning Inspectorate in August this year.
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World class, virtuoso guitarist, Richard Durrant, undertakes 1,000 mile ‘Cycling Music’ UK concert tour - on a bike. Check the Island dates to make sure you don't miss him.
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It’s sad to hear that jobs will be lost and Islanders won’t be able to continue to buy ‘I Love Isle of Wight Milk’, as the supermarket ‘milk price wars’ drives the dairy out of the market.
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Residents from Arreton Village are calling on Islanders to write to members of the Planning Committee ahead of next week's Committee meeting to help 'protect their village from over-development'.
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The alert is specifically for residents in the areas of Arreton, Alverstone and Langbridge where properties are potentially at risk of flooding say the Environment Agency.
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There was some wonderful honey being showcased at the annual Honey Show last weekend. Well done to everyone who took part.
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This is always a great show to pop along to. Taste the amazing range of honeys and check out the beautiful products made from beeswax.
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Well done to all at Arreton St George’s Primary as Diocese inspector finds the school to be outstanding in all areas reviewed.
