Newport is the capital of the Isle of Wight. It’s the town with the most nation-wide chains of shops as well as being the centre for business. The County council are head-quartered there.
If you love live music, this event at Quay Arts tonight (Wednesday) with the cream of the Isle of Wight music crop - such as Paul Butler, Paul Armfield, Jon Thorne and The Fellowship of Groove - should be just the ticket. And it's free!
Many thanks to Graham Murphy for sending through this video of last night's fire. It must have been scary to have been near to - it sounded like fireworks.
12 to 16-year-olds in Newport won't be able to say they've got nothing to do this half term, as John Cattle's Skate Club offer a range of free skateboarding sessions, supported by the parish council.
Make sure 2pm Saturday 1st August at Quay Arts is in your diary because all are welcome to the opening event of this fascinating new exhibition, The Art Of Democracy.
It's unclear exactly how many jobs will be created on the Island for the new serial blade manufacturing, but this is surely great news for skilled workers.