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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.

Ruby perform at Wight Noize final live

23, January 2026·2 min read

Platform One to feature in live BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast during Independent Venue Week

Live from Strings Bar, Platform One will discuss nurturing emerging artists on BBC Radio 6

Rag and Bones exhibition at Quay Arts showing artworks and shadows on display

23, January 2026·2 min read

Last chance: See immersive exhibition combining puppetry, print and fine art at Quay Arts

Discover the immersive Rag and Bones installation by Isle of Wight artists at Quay Arts - Closing Monday

road closed sign on the floor

19, January 2026·1 min read

Letter: Councillors should experience traffic-free High Street before reopening after roadworks

Newport councillors encouraged to experience traffic-free High Street before reopening

nashville nights acoustic trio performing on stage

17, January 2026·1 min read

Nashville Nights Show brings live country music celebration to Apollo Theatre in Newport

Nashville Nights Show supports Isle of Wight Age UK while showcasing emerging artists

person standing by smiley face painted on tarmac

15, January 2026·4 min read

Newport aims for UK Town of Culture title with community-led cultural bid

Community-led bid highlights Newport's unique heritage, creativity and involvement in culture

Three Oaks affordable Rent houses

15, January 2026·3 min read

Three Oaks development provides 145 new affordable homes to address housing needs

The Three Oaks development in Newport offers 145 affordable homes for local families

Six60 performing at Strings © David Rutherford

12, January 2026·3 min read

BBC Radio 6 Music to broadcast live from Isle of Wight venue for Independent Venue Week

Join Steve Lamacq and Huw Stephens on Monday 26th January as part of Independent Venue Week 2026

two children filling in worksheets at a dining room table

9, January 2026·1 min read

Upcoming home education expo in Newport to support Isle of Wight families

Isle of Wight's home education expo offers networking opportunities for home educators and providers

under the bed sale at quay arts in early 2025

7, January 2026·3 min read

Unique opportunity to purchase artwork from Isle of Wight artists at 2026 Under the Bed Sale

'Under the Bed Sale' at Quay Arts offers affordable original artworks from local artists - prices range from £10 to £400

Making space for nature from top to bottom - this business park features native planting, river restoration and a swift nest tower

6, January 2026·3 min read

Island businesses invited to join nature recovery at free Island Nature seminar

Discover how your business can make a difference for wildlife at this free lunchtime seminar

Rag and Bones exhibition at Quay Arts showing artworks and shadows on display

6, January 2026·2 min read

Experience immersive art at Rag and Bones exhibition by Teresa Grimaldi and Sarah Vardy

Teresa Grimaldi and Sarah Vardy present a collaborative art installation at Quay Arts

Mishka Rushdie Momen

4, January 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra to showcase pioneering female composers

Join the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra for an evening of groundbreaking music

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