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Island rock band announces their biggest tour yet
5+ hour, 51+ min ago (238+ words) A rising Isle of Wight rock trio have announced their biggest tour yet. 5 Degrees North, made up of Will Morrison, Louis 'Linguini' Marshall and Gabe Randall, have revealed a series of summer dates across the south, with shows in Brighton,…...
Southampton Summer Sessions 2026: the full line-up for this weekend onwards
11+ hour, 2+ min ago (375+ words) It's the superb summer concert series bringing some of the biggest names in music back to the stage in Southampton. TK Maxx Presents Southampton Summer Sessions returns for a third outing in Guildhall Square for three weekends from Friday (June…...
Work surges ahead at Newport's "8m St George's Retail Park " latest photos
4+ hour, 54+ min ago (413+ words) WORK on the new "8 million St George's Retail Park in Newport on the Isle of Wight is accelerating in plain sight " and, judging by our latest images, the long'awaited development is firmly on track. When we last reported from the…...
Cowes Classic Day proves a big hit with visitors
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (207+ words) A POPULAR annual community event celebrating classic car and boat design " Cowes Classic Day " attracted more than 1, 000 visitors on Sunday (June 7). Cowes Classic Day, organised by the Royal London Yacht Club, was held on The Parade in Cowes. The event…...
Isle of Wight Festival 2026 - Cirque de la Quirk stage line-up
16+ hour, 51+ min ago (150+ words) Here's the line-up for the Cirque de la Quirk stage at the 2026 Isle of Wight Festival. The stage, known for its fire tricks, games, live performances and DJ sets, returns to the festival once more this year. Check out the…...
Pierre-Charles Boudot set for return to the saddle next week
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (280+ words) Pierre-Charles Boudot is expected to return to competitive action in his homeland next week after being cleared to ride by France Galop. The leading French jockey was able to reapply for his licence after last week being exonerated by a…...
Traffic and travel updates for Tuesday, June 9
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (405+ words) Island Roads has confirmed Newport Road in Lake will reopen today. Despite signage on Leeson Road indicating a three day road closure from June 7, the road remains open today and there are no signs of imminent works. Leeson Road (Image:…...
Isle of Wight main route to reopen after week-long closure TODAY
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (115+ words) An Isle of Wight main route is set to reopen today (Tuesday, June 9) following a week long closure, but another stretch of the road will be under temporary traffic lights until Friday (June 12). Newport Road in Lake has been closed…...
Ventnor RFC show improvements in their second sevens tournament
14+ hour, 26+ min ago (229+ words) Improvement and determination were on full display as Ventnor Rugby Club's 7s squad competed in Winchester. Taking part in just their second rugby sevens tournament on Sunday, the team secured three wins and lost three, showing progress against more seasoned opponents…...
Pearl shines bright " Island bodybuilder, 61, plunders Spanish gold
17+ hour, 34+ min ago (302+ words) ISLE OF Wight bodybuilder Pearl Dobson struck gold on the international stage at the age of 61, with a stand-out performance at the Olympia Amateur Spain contest in Alicante. Competing in the Women's Bikini Masters 50+ category, the Pearly Bodybuilding founder impressed…...