Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
29, July 2024·2 min readBest-selling authors inspire Isle of Wight students during summer term school visitsRenowned writers and illustrators captivate Isle of Wight primary pupils
18, July 2024·1 min readMedina Books celebrates women’s history with new book launchTonight, Medina Bookshop hosts a book launch on Isle of Wight's historical women
17, July 2024·1 min readDiscover the magic of literature with the return of the much-loved Ventnor Book BusThis year the pop-up bookshop in a 1930s Parisian Bus is open on the Fridays and Saturdays of Ventnor Fringe, rather than throughout, so make sure you visit on those days
10, July 2024·3 min readCelebrate creativity and storytelling with the 15th annual Sight for Wight contestAnnual Sight for Wight Short Story Competition is open for budding authors
7, July 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight Lit zine offers free writing workshops to LGBTQ+ people and alliesCelebrated storyteller spearheads inclusive writing event as part of Island Pride
2, July 2024·3 min readCelebrated broadcaster Clare Balding brings new book to Isle of Wight eventApparently during most of her childhood she thought she was a dog and has tried to live with the mentality of a Labrador puppy
13, June 2024·1 min readTune in to ‘The Queen of the Isle of Wight’ radio play today on BBC Radio 4Don't miss 'The Queen of the Isle of Wight' radioplay, a tale of resilience
12, June 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight Literary Festival returns in 2024 with TV and political figures as headline authorsTop television and political authors set for October's Isle of Wight Literary Festival
12, June 2024·1 min readQuarr Abbey hosts a weekend with Bishop Erik Varden: Talks, dinner, and booksBishop Erik Varden to discuss literature's impact at Quarr Abbey's talk series
11, June 2024·1 min readDiscover Isle of Wight’s creative voices at The Figlet magazine launch: Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2024 (Free)As part of the first Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival head to Medina Bookshop for the The Figlet launch. The Figlet...
4, June 2024·1 min readYarmouth celebrates D-Day’s 80th anniversary with the launch of a community bookYarmouth marks D-Day anniversary with community book launch and memory sharing
29, May 2024·1 min read‘Oh Day of Days!’: Ventnor’s WWII contributions showcased in 80th D-Day anniversary bookletVentnor's WWII role highlighted in 80th D-Day anniversary commemoration this June