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Lottie to see her new space for the first time

Lottie to see her new space for the first time

Sat, 18 May 2013 8:07AM - Niton youngster Lottie Rann will get the first look at her new space on Saturday, having spent months in a mainland children's rehabilitation unit. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Fatboy Slim for Friday night at Bestival

Fatboy Slim for Friday night at Bestival

Wed, 15 May 2013 7:00PM - Fatboy Slim will headline Friday night at this year's Bestival. Read More »
By Matt White
Regatta announced to celebrate Royal Yacht Squadron bicentenary

Regatta announced to celebrate Royal Yacht Squadron bicentenary

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:39AM - An international regatta will be held to mark the bicentenary of a Cowes yacht club in 2015. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Island charity to benefit from New Order Bestival album

Island charity to benefit from New Order Bestival album

Fri, 10 May 2013 4:28PM - New Order will release a charity album of their 2012 Bestival set, with proceeds going to the Isle of Wight Youth Trust. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Less than a week left to enter Cancer Research UK's Race for Life

Less than a week left to enter Cancer Research UK's Race for Life

Fri, 10 May 2013 9:20AM - There is less than one week left to enter Cancer Research UK's Race for Life at Medina Leisure Centre. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Legendary Cream drummer to join Rhythmtree World Music Festival

Legendary Cream drummer to join Rhythmtree World Music Festival

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:25AM - Isle of Wight Radio can reveal that rock legend Ginger Baker is to appear at July's Rhythmtree World Music Festival. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Rural career funding scheme extended for Isle of Wight students

Rural career funding scheme extended for Isle of Wight students

Thu, 25 April 2013 7:02AM - A new fund has been launched to help students on the Isle of Wight who want a career in agriculture. Read More »
By Emma Philo
New dance arena for Bestival

New dance arena for Bestival

Wed, 24 April 2013 7:00PM - A life-size ship, a giant fire-breathing spider and a tree big enough to dance inside will feature in a new section at this year's Bestival. Read More »
By Matt White
Isle of Wight Festival organiser "utterly certain" car park improvements will work

Isle of Wight Festival organiser "utterly certain" car park improvements will work

Wed, 24 April 2013 1:17PM - Isle of Wight Festival promoter John Giddings has told Isle of Wight Radio he is "utterly certain" improvements to car parking facilities for June's event will avoid a repeat of last year's chaos. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Isle of Wight runners conquer London Marathon

Isle of Wight runners conquer London Marathon

Mon, 22 April 2013 2:31PM - The Isle of Wight was well represented during yesterday's (Sunday's) London Marathon. Read More »
By Matt White
Truly scrumptious birthday present for little Isle of Wight girl

Truly scrumptious birthday present for little Isle of Wight girl

Fri, 19 April 2013 1:21PM - A three-year-old from the Isle of Wight is to get a truly scrumptious birthday present, in the form of a replica of a famous car. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Isle of Wight ambassadors scheme strikes a chord with Festival organiser

Isle of Wight ambassadors scheme strikes a chord with Festival organiser

Fri, 19 April 2013 11:03AM - The Isle of Wight Festival's Promoter has been revealed as the latest ambassador for Visit Isle of Wight. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Isle of Wight talent lines up for chance to appear at Bestival

Isle of Wight talent lines up for chance to appear at Bestival

Thu, 18 April 2013 7:00PM - After sifting through hundreds of entries from eager Isle of Wight talent, Bestival curator Rob da Bank has revealed his choice of finalists who are in with a chance at appearing at the September event. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Enterprising Christ the King students raise money for Earl Mountbatten Hospice

Enterprising Christ the King students raise money for Earl Mountbatten Hospice

Sat, 13 April 2013 8:43AM - Enterprising young students on the Isle of Wight have created a novel way to raise money for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Films In The Forest returns to Bestival

Films In The Forest returns to Bestival

Thu, 11 April 2013 2:20PM - Live scores, cult classics, documentaries and films will feature at this year's Bestival, with the return of The Films In The Forest. Read More »
By Matt White
Music festival support for rugby event

Music festival support for rugby event

Wed, 10 April 2013 3:43PM - A major rugby event for children is being backed by Isle of Wight Festival promoter John Giddings. Read More »
By Matt White
Glee club champions launch urgent search for new singer

Glee club champions launch urgent search for new singer

Mon, 08 April 2013 6:01PM - A new singer is urgently being sought for the UK's best Glee Club, after one of the two current male leads had to pull out on the cusp of some major appearances and hopes of a future record contract. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Improvements to Isle of Wight Festival car parking underway

Improvements to Isle of Wight Festival car parking underway

Mon, 08 April 2013 3:47PM - Improvements to car parking sites for the 2013 Isle of Wight Festival have begun, with organisers determined to prevent a repeat of last year's traffic chaos caused by heavy rain. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Game of Thrones star to perform at festival

Game of Thrones star to perform at festival

Mon, 08 April 2013 11:01AM - Game of Thrones star Carice van Houten will perform at this year's Isle of Wight Festival. Read More »
By Matt White
Bestival sister company announces launch of Michael Molloy's single

Bestival sister company announces launch of Michael Molloy's single

Wed, 03 April 2013 2:26PM - The sister company of Bestival, Sunday Best, has announced the launch of a single composed by a teenager who tragically died in a coach crash on the A3 as it returned from the Isle of Wight after last year's event. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

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