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.
A group of Islanders unhappy about proposed cuts to council services, such as the Local Area Co-ordinator Programme, the loss of fire service personnel and the potential end of the travel subsidy for patients attending mainland appointments, will be protesting outside County Hall.
Fashion, Photography and Drama are just some of the exciting free activities on offer for Islanders with learning or physical disabilities and autism, this half term.
This weekend, The Wight Strollers return to Medina Theatre with their 35th annual pantomime. With all proceeds going to Island charities, this is one event you shouldn't miss.
There are still some tickets available for this fantastic lineup of Isle of Wight musicians, playing live to raise money for Independent Arts in memory of Pete Holden
On the 18th anniversary of his disappearance, Damien Nettles' mother reveals that police refused to act on information from a witness they claimed was unreliable, yet used as an informant for years.