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The festival takes place from October 8th to 11th, with more than 40 speakers appearing across the four-day event.
25/08/2026

The festival takes place from October 8th to 11th, with more than 40 speakers appearing across the four-day event.

An Isle of Wight-based author and broadcaster is celebrating the publication of a new book exploring 200 years of Britis...
23/08/2026

An Isle of Wight-based author and broadcaster is celebrating the publication of a new book exploring 200 years of British railway maps.

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is planning a special send-off for one of its popular locomotives before it leaves the I...
22/08/2026

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is planning a special send-off for one of its popular locomotives before it leaves the Island for a major overhaul.

A departing shower over Sandown Bay courtesy of Island Visions Photography
21/08/2026

A departing shower over Sandown Bay courtesy of Island Visions Photography

21/08/2026

An 88-year-old Islander has enjoyed a very special day with some four-legged friends.

St Catherine's Lighthouse snapped in stunning aerial vision by the immensely talented and prolific
18/08/2026

St Catherine's Lighthouse snapped in stunning aerial vision by the immensely talented and prolific

A cheeky Eclipse image from last week - courtesy of
17/08/2026

A cheeky Eclipse image from last week - courtesy of

A beautiful moonrise over Appley courtesy of
11/08/2026

A beautiful moonrise over Appley courtesy of

A fundraising challenge involving a wing walk is approaching the £3,000 mark in support of St Catherine’s School in Vent...
11/08/2026

A fundraising challenge involving a wing walk is approaching the £3,000 mark in support of St Catherine’s School in Ventnor.

There’s an art to the long lunch 😋It isn’t rushed, it isn’t eaten at a desk, and nobody’s checking the time. Instead, it...
10/08/2026

There’s an art to the long lunch 😋
It isn’t rushed, it isn’t eaten at a desk, and nobody’s checking the time.
Instead, it’s about fresh local food, good conversation, another glass of wine you hadn’t planned on ordering, and the simple pleasure of watching the world go by 🍷🫕

Europe has perfected this leisurely tradition, and some places seem made for lingering over lunch long into the afternoon ☀
If you're looking for destinations where slowing down is positively encouraged, these five should be at the top of your list:
https://www.iwbeacon.com/news-post/top-five-places-for-the-perfect-long-lunch-in-europe

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