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.
Isle of Wight Festival have chosen Save the Children as their national charity partner this year and festival-goers who raise over £150 for the charity can look forward to a free 160ft bungee jump at Seaclose Park this June.
The Mike Howley Trust, a legacy of the late Mike Howley, partners with Platform One and Quay Arts to disperse bursaries of up to £1,500 to young Isle of Wight writers and performers to help them achieve their artistic aspirations