Two yellow weather warnings have been issued for the South, meaning those holidaying in Isle of Wight hotels might be best to make the most of the facilities on offer… Read more »
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ISLE OF WIGHT BOXING DAY SWIM 2012 MAKES HISTORY
The 2012 Isle of Wight Boxing Day Swim has become the biggest in the event’s history, reports iwcp.co.uk. In spite of the difficult conditions, more than 200 swimmers dived in… Read more »
Read more...BEACH BREAKS MOST POPULAR HOLIDAY, SAYS WHICH?
It’s official: beach breaks are the most popular kind of holiday, according to a new consumer survey. Research by Which? magazine finds that beach and seaside holidays accounted for a… Read more »
Read more...FESTIVAL-GOERS ENJOY SUNNY WEEKEND AT BESTIVAL
Fans and artists have took to Twitter to express how much fun they had at Bestival this weekend, bbc.co.uk reports. More than 50,000 spectators enjoyed glorious sun at the music… Read more »
Read more...FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE ADDED TO BESTIVAL LINE-UP
Hot UK act Florence and the Machine will headline Bestival’s Friday night slot, organisers have announced. The addition of the indie pop troupe to the boutique music festival completes the… Read more »
Read more...ISLE OF WIGHT JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS DETAILED
Street parties, fetes, concerts and regattas will be on the agenda next bank holiday weekend as the council unveils its Jubilee preparations. According to the Isle of Wight County Press,… Read more »
Read more...HAMPSHIRE CRICKET RETURNS TO ISLE OF WIGHT 50 YEARS ON
Hampshire’s country cricket team is set to compete on the Isle of Wight for the first time in 50 years at Newport’s Newclose grounds, bbc.co.uk reports. Former England wicketkeeper Paul… Read more »
Read more...ORGANISER NOTES RISING STOCK OF ISLE OF WIGHT CYCLING FESTIVAL
The burgeoning reputation of the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival has not gone unnoticed by the occasion’s organising team, reports iwradio.co.uk. Starting on September 22nd with a launch day at… Read more »
Read more...SOUTHERN SCORCHER FORECAST THIS WEEK
Forecasters are predicting a southern scorcher this week, banishing away the wet and windy memories of late. Dailymail.co.uk reports that temperatures in the South East could in fact rival those… Read more »
Read more...FESTIVAL BAR SETS DOWN ROOTS IN NEWPORT
A bar company has moved out of muddy festival sites and into Newport town centre, theloftclub.co.uk reports. The Really Good Bar Company has built up an avid fan base, especially… Read more »
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