Following on from last year’s JPMAM Round the Island Race model boat building competition, a special training day was held at UKSA to re-launch the competition for 2010. Organised through the Isle of Wight Young Chamber, students get the chance to put their boat designing skills to the test…

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…

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….

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…

Cowes based charity Little Brig Sailing Trust is to name its second tall ship CAROLINE ALLEN in a special dedication ceremony later this month in Cowes. The Trust use the world’s smallest tall ships to take young people out to share the fun of sailing…

Following the success of Red Hot Talent competition in 2009, Red Funnel have extended the deadline for entries into Red Hot Talent 2010. Instead of the initial deadline of 15th March, entrants now have until 17th March 2010, to submit a video of their act…

Riverfest – a celebration of river and community life. The Newport Riverfest on Saturday, 15th May 2010 will celebrate the heritage, community, businesses, and wildlife associated with the historic Medina River on the Isle of Wight…

A party of Chinese teachers and education officials will be given a jazzy welcome as they arrived on the Isle of Wight for a three day international visit. Children from a variety of schools waved flags, while some children gave them a traditional welcome in Mandarin…