30, September 2026·2 min readIsle of Wight Tarot: 24 illustrated cards of Island stories go on show at Monkton ArtsTwenty-four illustrated tarot cards reimagine Island history, folklore and people this October
30, September 2026·1 min readBiosphere Hub plans range of activities for 16 to 35-year-oldsTwo free events lets young people shape new marine recovery project and find out more about bats
Common Place exhibition of Brighstone craft closes this ThursdayCommon Place, an exhibition of handmade work from Brighstone, closes on Thursday
Education union says Ofsted overhaul has not eased staff workloadIsle of Wight NEU official says Ofsted's overhaul failed to ease pressure on staff
Island businesses and tradespeople reminded of legal duties on commercial wasteCouncil reminds businesses and tradespeople that work-related waste must be disposed of lawfully
ADHD and autism assessment limits confirm gatekeeping fears, says Isle of Wight SEN group (updated)Island SEN group says ADHD and autism assessment limits confirm their gatekeeping fears
Win a place on a guided tour of private red squirrel woodlandFifteen winners will explore Howes Wood, normally closed to the public, with red squirrel experts
Red Funnel brings Island businesses together to boost year-round tourismRed Funnel and Island businesses discuss attracting more visitors throughout the year, beyond summer
Biosphere Hub plans range of activities for 16 to 35-year-oldsTwo free events lets young people shape new marine recovery project and find out more about bats
Isle of Wight Tarot: 24 illustrated cards of Island stories go on show at Monkton ArtsTwenty-four illustrated tarot cards reimagine Island history, folklore and people this October
Pam Underwood, founder member of Newport’s Apollo Theatre, dies aged 95Pam Underwood, a founder of Newport's Apollo Theatre, has died aged 95
Common Place exhibition of Brighstone craft closes this ThursdayCommon Place, an exhibition of handmade work from Brighstone, closes on Thursday
Education union says Ofsted overhaul has not eased staff workloadIsle of Wight NEU official says Ofsted's overhaul failed to ease pressure on staff
Island businesses and tradespeople reminded of legal duties on commercial wasteCouncil reminds businesses and tradespeople that work-related waste must be disposed of lawfully
Common Place exhibition of Brighstone craft closes this ThursdayCommon Place, an exhibition of handmade work from Brighstone, closes on Thursday
Join the Lifeboat Lotto and you could win up to £5,000It will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews
Bembridge wins Best Kept Extra Large Village and Best Small Park in 2026Bembridge wins top village honours, with its War Memorial Garden judged Best Small Park
Confusion over Wroxall charity’s rules as residents push for general meetingWhich constitution actually governs Wroxall's community charity? Residents want answers
Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto and support our independent crewsIt will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews
Time running out to sign up for Isle of Wight’s Dash in the DarkRegistration closes soon for Robin Hill's glow-in-the-dark 5K supporting the Island's air ambulance
Letter: Nature’s hidden role in the food we eat and the air we breatheNaturezones' Angela Hewitt argues nature deserves serious investment and urgent government action
Letter: Fewer crossings, fewer claims, fewer hotels – what the migration data actually showsOnTheWight reader, Ieuan Jehu, argues the data shows migration policy is working, not failing
Letter: Why Sandown’s wastewater recycling proposal needs closer scrutinyPaddy Lightfoot calls for greater scrutiny of proposed wastewater recycling plant scheme
LISTEN: Underwater sculptures could come to Sandown. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor chats to OnTheWight about his beautiful work
Sam the Sandown Clown: Discussing reason #2 to visit No Ordinary Town exhibition at Quay Arts (podcast)
Is Ventnor’s ‘graben’ actually a ‘doline’ as geologists newly-suggest? – And what difference might that make? (podcast)
LNRS: Understanding Isle of Wight’s local nature recovery strategy and its significance, with Graham Horton (Podcast)
‘Ambition’ and ‘Mindset’ sets Isle of Wight and its artists apart says Phil Gibby, Arts Council SW Director (Podcast)
Ollie Boulter interview (pt4): Exceeding government energy efficiency standards, the skills gap in construction and ‘brown envelopes’
Ollie Boulter interview (pt3): Find out about affordable housing, the Airbnb phenomenon and housing targets from Head of IWC planning
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: Get an in-depth understanding of the Isle of Wight planning process with the Head of IWC planning (Part 1 of podcast/listen)
Listen: How Zoe Portsmouth’s boxing journey is inspiring Isle of Wight’s girls and young women (podcast)