Alison Moyet will be joining Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra on Friday 23rd April 2010 at Ryde Arena. She joins Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall as Guest Vocalists in what will truly be a memorable evening…

Isle of Wight Council is reminding residents of forthcoming changes to concessionary travel on public transport. Locally, two changes come in from April which affect the times of free concessionary travel on the Island and also the cost of the Student Rider ticket respectively…

Sport Relief is back – and coming to the Isle of Wight this Sunday 21st March. Ryde is set to host one of Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Miles, local people can show their support by entering the race, or cheering on the runners when they set off from Appley Tower….

Award winning UK bluesman, Big Joe Louis and his Blues Kings will be headlining the sixth annual Spring Blues concert, to be held at Ventnor Winter Gardens. The evening will kick off with acoustic blues from Damien Paul, and support from The Amen Boogie Blues Band…

A new ‘Changing Places’ toilet facility for severely disabled children and adults is officially opened at the Riverside Centre in Newport. Funded by the Isle of Wight Council, the £10,000 high dependency facility, follows a need for such an installation on the Island…

19th March 2010: Music at the Minster in aid of the Renewal Campaign. An eclectic evening of music brought to you by local musicians – from bagpipes to digeridoos and from choirs to african drumming. An opportunity for musicians to showcase their talent, in aid of the Renewal Campaign (restoration). 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm [...]

Edana Minghella and The Ric Harris Trio are to join Courtney Pine to perform at what is sure to be the showcase Jazz event of the year on the Isle of Wight. The line up for Jazz on the Meadow 2010, is gathering pace and another very special guest is soon to be announced! ..

A display of BMX skills has been added to the array of events at a roadshow to promote cycling safety on the Isle of Wight this weekend. Community safety partner agencies and local cycle businesses are joining forces to give more cyclists the skills to be safer at the event in Ryde…