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The spirit and legacy of Jimi Hendrix is set to return to the Isle of Wight this year with a new exhibition opening at Dimbola Museum and Galleries.

More than 9,500 people took part in Walk the Wight 2026 with Mountbatten Isle of Wight on Sunday 10th May, helping raise more than £522,000 so far.

Thousands of people are expected to join Paddle Out Protests today.

More than 200 artists and makers from across the Isle of Wight will open their doors tomorrow...

Participants travelled 240 kilometres through snowy conditions in the Arctic Circle, guided by experts from Global Adventure Challenges.

More than £30,000 has been awarded to community groups and charities across the Isle of Wight in the latest grant round from WightAID.

Now in its 12th year, the free festival has become a popular fixture in Ryde’s Late May Bank Holiday celebrations.

Here are the Isle of Wight events to look out for this month!

Young people on the Isle of Wight are being invited to take part in a new Summer Skills Bootcamp aimed at building confidence, skills and experience in public service.

The Hut in Colwell Bay has been shortlisted for Restaurateur of the Year – Independent at the 2026 Cateys.

Tourism and hospitality businesses on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to put themselves forward for this year’s Beautiful South Awards for Excellence.

Dimbola Museum and Galleries has hosted another successful evening celebrating the Isle of Wight’s musical heritage...

Ian’s motivation is deeply personal. He lost his father to Huntington’s Disease, and both he and his brother have tested positive for the condition and are now symptomatic.

The much-loved clock on the Masonic Hall in Seaview has been fully restored and is once again keeping time for the village.

An Isle of Wight woman is preparing to take on an 82km ultra marathon around the Island next month in support of a suicide prevention charity.

Businesses across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to sign up to a free crime prevention scheme, with funding extended to allow more firms to take part.

W Hurst & Son is set to host its first-ever trade event later this weekend, bringing together industry brands, local tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts. The event will take place this Saturday (April 25th) between 9am and 1pm at the company’s flagship Newport store. Visitors will have the chance to meet representatives from major brands, get expert advice on upcoming projects, and watch live in-store demonstrations. There will also be samples and giveaways available on the day.

The Duke of Edinburgh visited Ventnor on Thursday as part of a trip to learn more about arts and heritage organisations on the Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight band Willowfly have released their long-awaited debut single, CAVE, two years after forming.

A host of seaside venues have teamed up to make this year’s Round the Island Race a truly Islandwide experience.