As this iconic Island festival returns this summer, we've TWO family day tickets up for grabs! The Garlic Festival 2026 is calling… and tickets are officially ON SALE! Since 1983, The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival has been held on the third weekend in August every year at The Fighting Cocks Crossroads, just outside of Newchurch. Attended by families young and old, the Island’s Biggest Summer show plays host to star chefs, musicians, local charities and businesses and more fro

Here's our guide to the best events taking place on the Isle of Wight this month.

The event, taking place at Niton FC, Springhead, Blackgang Road, is being held in memory of Ben McLoughlin ('Macca') and Robert Williamson ('Aff').

Specialist volunteers have stepped up efforts to find a missing dachshund who has been roaming the countryside around Chillerton and Gatcombe for the past two weeks.

Mountbatten Isle of Wight has revealed that more than £87,000 was raised during this year's Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival.

Television writers like to think they're in control. They create the heroes, map out the storylines, and carefully decide who the audience is supposed to love. But every now and then, a character comes along who completely hijacks the show. Sometimes they were only meant to be a supporting player. Sometimes they were introduced as comic relief. Occasionally they weren't even supposed to stick around. Then the fans got involved. Here are five TV characters who became so popula

Some beach destinations become famous for a reason. Others quietly get on with being beautiful while the crowds head elsewhere. These are the places that make you wonder why nobody told you about them sooner—charming coastal towns with crystal-clear water, fantastic food, and enough character to keep you lingering long after you've left the beach. If you're searching for a seaside escape with a little more soul and a little less hype, these five European beach towns deserve y

We've got two tickets up for grabs to enjoy this wonderful trip exploring the beauty around our beloved Island, courtesy of Solent Cruises! With over 60 years' experience, Solent Cruises are a well-known Isle of Wight based company operating in and around the Solent and Portsmouth area. They operate boat trips from terminals at Thetis Wharf in Cowes (next to the Floating Bridge), the Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth and Gunwharf Quays Designer Retail Outlet, with a range of tr