£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
20, August 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight Literary Festival: Tickets now available for October eventIsle of Wight Literary Festival promises big names in books this autumn
19, August 2024·2 min readNew book explores the historic 1588 battle of the Spanish Armada off the Isle of WightCharting fifty years of research, the new book sheds light on Isle of Wight's Armada history
8, August 2024·1 min readSandown author Gareth Wokes debuts charming children’s book ‘Mojo at the Seaside’A spaceship robot turns saviour in Gareth Wokes’s new book for young readers
6, August 2024·2 min readCelia Imrie to grace Isle of Wight Literary Festival with new book launchCelia Imrie joins literary talents at the Isle of Wight Festival in October
1, August 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight Literary Festival launches ‘Write on Wight’ to showcase local authorsLiterary festival to feature Isle of Wight authors with new Write on Wight. Get in touch if you are a local writer and want to take part
31, July 2024·2 min readVictorian crime enthusiasts invited to ‘The Bermondsey Murder’ book launch in CowesLocal author Angela Buckley to unveil her new crime history book at Medina Bookshop this Thursday. All welcome
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