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11, September 2026·1 min read

New short story collection draws on Isle of Wight folklore

Lemon Jelly Press signs Lizzie Thomas to publish folklore-inspired Wightfolk Tales collection

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11, September 2026·3 min read

Isle of Wight Randonnee draws over 1,200 cyclists for Mountbatten

Mountbatten Isle of Wight welcomed over 1,200 cyclists to its first Randonnee

Ventnor Bus Depot

Ventnor Coach Station demolition approved to make way for redevelopment

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Ventnor coastline, where investigations continue as part of the Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme

Ventnor seafront investigations to begin next week as coastal defence work continues

Boreholes, trial pits and marine surveys start on Ventnor seafront this month

People taking part in protest outside the cafe

Residents protest as Wroxall cafe’s lease terminated and locks changed (updated)

Protest in Wroxall after community hall cafe's lease ended abruptly

Fork lift truck removing ramps at Rookley skatepark

Rookley Skatepark rebuild enters biggest phase next week

Volunteers rebuild Rookley Skatepark next week with concrete ramps and an orchard

Fran Collins addressing the attendees

Red Funnel marks 165 years with anniversary sailing

Red Funnel marked 165 years since its formation with an anniversary sailing today

Benji and Balu the two rescued bears

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years with drone show and live entertainment

Wildheart marks fifty years with family entertainment, live music, animal talks and a drone show

Glory Art Glass studio

Retrospective exhibition to mark 30 years of Glory Art Glass in Sandown

Sandown glassmakers mark thirty years with retrospective exhibition honouring founder Martin Evans

Lizzie Thomas sitting on a tree branch

New short story collection draws on Isle of Wight folklore

Lemon Jelly Press signs Lizzie Thomas to publish folklore-inspired Wightfolk Tales collection

randonnee cyclist

Isle of Wight Randonnee draws over 1,200 cyclists for Mountbatten

Mountbatten Isle of Wight welcomed over 1,200 cyclists to its first Randonnee

Ventnor Bus Depot

Ventnor Coach Station demolition approved to make way for redevelopment

Planning permission granted to demolish long-vacant coach station in town centre

Ventnor coastline, where investigations continue as part of the Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme

Ventnor seafront investigations to begin next week as coastal defence work continues

Boreholes, trial pits and marine surveys start on Ventnor seafront this month

People taking part in protest outside the cafe

Residents protest as Wroxall cafe’s lease terminated and locks changed (updated)

Protest in Wroxall after community hall cafe's lease ended abruptly

Fork lift truck removing ramps at Rookley skatepark

Rookley Skatepark rebuild enters biggest phase next week

Volunteers rebuild Rookley Skatepark next week with concrete ramps and an orchard

Lizzie Thomas sitting on a tree branch

New short story collection draws on Isle of Wight folklore

Glory Art Glass studio

Retrospective exhibition to mark 30 years of Glory Art Glass in Sandown

The different layers of rocks at Churchill's Chine in 2023

Palaeontologist explores 130 million years of Island history at Literary Festival

conductor holding his baton with sheet music in front of him by winston chen

Ryde Chorus seeks new Musical Director as membership grows

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conductor holding his baton with sheet music in front of him by winston chen

Ryde Chorus seeks new Musical Director as membership grows

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Letter: Nature’s hidden role in the food we eat and the air we breathe

Naturezones' Angela Hewitt argues nature deserves serious investment and urgent government action

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Letter: Fewer crossings, fewer claims, fewer hotels – what the migration data actually shows

OnTheWight reader, Ieuan Jehu, argues the data shows migration policy is working, not failing

The River Test in Hampshire

Letter: Why Sandown’s wastewater recycling proposal needs closer scrutiny

Paddy Lightfoot calls for greater scrutiny of proposed wastewater recycling plant scheme

Podcasts

Sandown Siren', a marine sculpture concept by artist Jason de Caires Taylor

LISTEN: Underwater sculptures could come to Sandown. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor chats to OnTheWight about his beautiful work

Display of items connected to exhibitions and events at Quay Arts over the decades

Quay Arts at 50: Audio tour of ‘The Centre’ exhibition with those who created it (listen)

Tommy's drawings in Clayden gallery

Sandown Survival: Discussing reason #3 to visit No Ordinary Town exhibition at Quay Arts (podcast)

teresa grimaldi talking on the microphone at quay arts

Sam the Sandown Clown: Discussing reason #2 to visit No Ordinary Town exhibition at Quay Arts (podcast)

Sandown Tarot cards laid out on a table

Sandown Tarot: Discussing reason #1 to visit No Ordinary Town exhibition at Quay Arts (podcast)

Martin Simpson with the bus coming down the hill behind him

Is Ventnor’s ‘graben’ actually a ‘doline’ as geologists newly-suggest? – And what difference might that make? (podcast)

Graham Horton, Deputy Director at Natural England

LNRS: Understanding Isle of Wight’s local nature recovery strategy and its significance, with Graham Horton (Podcast)

Ian Boyd from The Common Space

LNRS: Ian Boyd discusses Isle of Wight’s groundbreaking Local Nature Recovery Strategy (Podcast)

James Brewer with 10 Steps to Nature Recovery leaflet

Hear what the Isle of Wight Local Nature Recovery Strategy is and how you can get involved (Podcast)

Phil Gibby being interviewed by Simon Perry

‘Ambition’ and ‘Mindset’ sets Isle of Wight and its artists apart says Phil Gibby, Arts Council SW Director (Podcast)

man in attic cutting electrical cables among insulation

Ollie Boulter interview (pt4): Exceeding government energy efficiency standards, the skills gap in construction and ‘brown envelopes’

Caravan with lights on and door open

Ollie Boulter interview (pt3): Find out about affordable housing, the Airbnb phenomenon and housing targets from Head of IWC planning

architect drawing on blueprints by daniel mccullough - new

Ollie Boulter interview (pt2): Head of IWC planning on pre-applications, the life of IWC planning officers and changes to the NPPF (podcast/listen)

Ollie Boulter

Ollie Boulter: Get an in-depth understanding of the Isle of Wight planning process with the Head of IWC planning (Part 1 of podcast/listen)

Inside Bonchurch Pottery with Andrew at the wheel

Andrew Bristow: 50 years of craftsmanship at Bonchurch Pottery studio (listen/podcast)

Opening of the Brave Island Artist of the Year Award exhibition at Quay Arts - with people looking at the artworks

Isle of Wight’s creative talent shine at Brave Island Young Artist Award exhibition (listen)

Zoe Portsmouth running on Ryde Pier

Listen: How Zoe Portsmouth’s boxing journey is inspiring Isle of Wight’s girls and young women (podcast)

AJ Wells Kings Award presentation with the Lord Lieutenant and staff

Listen: AJ Wells boss speaks to OnTheWight about King’s Award and more (Podcast)

asian woman in white blouse having a lightbulb moment

Explainer: Devolution vs Local Government Reorganisation – what’s the difference?