The long wait is reaching a climax, as one of the biggest ever explorations of the past is underway at Brading Roman Villa on the Isle of Wight…

Summer has swung into action on the Isle of Wight, and the Island could appear to visitors as a little Carnival Crazy. View photos…

All the fun of Sandown Carnival 2008 Island Photo galleries now online.
Sandown  Kids Carnival  29th July : Photos 2008 click here:
Sandown Main  30th July  Photos 2008 click here: 
 

Isle of Wight fun at the Newport Carnival 2008: Island Photo galleries now online.
Newport Carnival Fun Day. Saturday 19th July
Newport Kids Carnival Photos 2008 click here:
Newport Main Carnival Photos 2008 click here: 

Carolyn Keene reports:  Despite serious health and safety concerns from Festival organisers Solo, the picnic area opposite the Isle of Wight Festival venue, will remain open to the public.
The Isle of Wight Council feel the safety measures they are taking such as CCTV coverage and river patrols, will ensure public safety at the Riverside Park [...]

Gavin Foster reports:  A residential area in East Cowes on the Island, has been cleared of litter in a joint project between the Town Centre Manager and young offenders.

Simon Butler reports:  The Isle of Wight Council is beginning consultation into its proposals for the closure of Kitbridge Middle School and the expansion of Downside Middle School.  The statutory consultation will last for six weeks and ends on 15th July.

Trinity Theatre, Cowes is presenting ˜Silly Cow’ the hilarious adult comedy by Ben Elton.
A successful tabloid journalist is being sued, surely she is too good for this to happen or is she? Performances are Thursday 5th to Saturday 7th June starting at 7:30pm.