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    Isle of Wight libraries mark Libraries Week with pop-up events and creative workshops

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    Two Isle of Wight DJs secure debut bookings after open decks event

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    Three Rivers Music Festival opens today at Durrants Farm in Porchfield

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    Acclaimed singer-songwriter Tom Bright to play intimate show at Cowes bookshop

    Kelly Glyptis soprano

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra brings American soprano to Independence Day Spectacular

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    Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

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    Warren Farm cows in a field

    Free family farm day at Warren Farm to raise funds for Mountbatten

    Bake off ladies sitting at tables in the library with their cakes

    Isle of Wight libraries mark Libraries Week with pop-up events and creative workshops

    Jase DJing

    Two Isle of Wight DJs secure debut bookings after open decks event

    child at three rivers music festival smiling into the camera

    Three Rivers Music Festival opens today at Durrants Farm in Porchfield

    Post-it notes on a board

    Bembridge residents invited to co-design the village’s climate future at Saturday workshop

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    If you want to find out more about sustainability and the issues that affect our environment, you’re in the right place.

    Whether it’s details of changes you can make at home, or at your business or work, we lay out the facts and let you share your opinion.

    Below are articles relating to sustainability and green issues on the Isle of Wight.

    Post-it notes on a board

    Bembridge residents invited to co-design the village’s climate future at Saturday workshop

    Seahorse floating around seagrass

    Island businesses invited to mark World Ocean Day with themed window displays

    new green electric bus

    Isle of Wight’s new electric bus fleet cuts emissions by 75 per cent

  • Community
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    Young lives vs cancer volunteers sat at a table talking

    Young Lives vs Cancer thanks Isle of Wight volunteers ahead of Volunteers’ Week

    Bright yellow Hot Rod in Aldi car park

    Classic hot rods turn heads across the Isle of Wight this week

    Freshwater lifeboat and four crew setting out on the water

    Support our independent lifeboats and join the Lifeboat Lotto

    Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival

    Ventnor Fringe Festival seeks volunteers for this summer’s ten-day arts celebration

    Steve Cooper at community meeting

    Ventnor Town Council renews community bus contract and freshens up public conveniences

  • News
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    Bake off ladies sitting at tables in the library with their cakes

    Isle of Wight libraries mark Libraries Week with pop-up events and creative workshops

    Jase DJing

    Two Isle of Wight DJs secure debut bookings after open decks event

    child at three rivers music festival smiling into the camera

    Three Rivers Music Festival opens today at Durrants Farm in Porchfield

    Young lives vs cancer volunteers sat at a table talking

    Young Lives vs Cancer thanks Isle of Wight volunteers ahead of Volunteers’ Week

    ambulance racing past

    Isle of Wight Ambulance Service named regional champion at first NHS Excellence Awards

    County Hall

    Reform UK gains most committee chair roles on Isle of Wight Council (updated)

    Jonathan Bacon in council chamber after being elected leader

    New IW Council leader vows to end dysfunction and foster cross-chamber collaboration

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road night works to improve two sections of Newport road next month

    Post-it notes on a board

    Bembridge residents invited to co-design the village’s climate future at Saturday workshop

    rubbish left by bin on sandown seafront

    ‘If a bin is full, take it home’: IW Council’s message as warm weather continues

    Bright yellow Hot Rod in Aldi car park

    Classic hot rods turn heads across the Isle of Wight this week

    Imrani and rocky

    Record number of dogs abandoned on the Isle of Wight this spring, RSPCA reveals

    Jonathan Bacon

    Jonathan Bacon returns as Isle of Wight Council leader backed by Reform UK votes

    Isle of Wight council offices - County Hall building

    Isle of Wight councillors set out priorities ahead of decisive County Hall leadership vote

    Sean Burroughs and David Norville

    Prospective buyers outline ambitions to bring Ryde’s empty seafront arena back to life

    Fred White and others outside the Painter's Arms

    Coastal walkers return to raise funds for Mountbatten Isle of Wight in memory of Roy Denham

  • Travel
    Travel

    Our Travel section is the place to check for fast and accurate travel updates from all the ferry companies, bus, train and hovercraft operator.

    In this section, we’ll also let you know about road closures and diversions.

    Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel.

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road night works to improve two sections of Newport road next month

    Steve Cooper at community meeting

    Ventnor Town Council renews community bus contract and freshens up public conveniences

    Two Hovertravel craft at Ryde

    New hovercraft route linking Lee-on-Solent with the Isle of Wight begins trial this summer

    staff with cockroaches

    Cowes cleaner discovers box of Madagascan hissing cockroaches during town round

    new green electric bus

    Isle of Wight’s new electric bus fleet cuts emissions by 75 per cent

    Joe Robertson speaking in parliament

    Isle of Wight East MP raises £511 Solent ferry fare in Commons energy debate

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Daytime closure of road between Brading and Ryde this week

    Electric cars lined up in the car park

    Wight Community Energy brings Going Electric back to Newport for fifth year

    Class 444 Train Platform 18

    Faulty radio system causes widespread train disruption across southern England

    Red Jet coming into harbour at night

    Red Funnel launches late-night Red Jet charter service for Isle of Wight travellers

    Hale common road junction from google maps

    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

    roadworks on fairlee road

    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

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ARC are innovative, pioneering environmentalists – based in Sandown, doing important work all over the world.

Children taking part in Christmas Garden edvent
8, December 2021·2 min read

Free Christmas Garden event returns to illuminate the Battery in the Bay

The Christmas Garden will once again host its star-rivalling illuminations, craft workshops, tree dressing and musical performances
sandown town hall
7, December 2021·2 min read

The Common Space working on plans to save Sandown Town Hall for community use

Ian Boyd from The Common Space says they will put forward meaningful and practical ideas for the future of the town hall
Nigel George and Bob Seely
7, December 2021·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP pledges support for pioneering environmentalists

Bob Seely met with the award-winning, pioneering team from the Isle of Wight, who are sought after from around the world
People enjoying Hullabaloo Lite 2021
2, November 2021·4 min read

Hullabaloo’s Festival of Arts and Science celebrates The Bay in the Biosphere

It was small but beautiful. This year's Hullabaloo Lite was another success for the Shademakers team, with the support of The Common Space, IW AONB and many others
Artecology's artificial rockpools at Bouldnor Isle of Wight being monitored in early 2021 for the MARINEF research project with Bournemouth University
24, September 2021·3 min read

Recognition for trailblazing Isle of Wight environmental companies from IW Council

The Isle of Wight council recognises the work of these Island-based environmental organisations who have been quietly trailblazing away for years
Making a green roof work better for wildlife, the ARC team and centre manager Mark Haynes
20, September 2021·4 min read

Hat trick of environmental awards for Isle of Wight companies

Congratulations to Arc Consulting and Artecology for their innovative thinking and execution of rewilding urban retail centres and for bringing biodiversity to marine infrastructure
Wild Glades Festival Poster
24, March 2021·3 min read

Don’t miss this free festival about the natural world, curated by, and featuring many Isle of Wighters

Tune in online this Thursday and Friday for loads of fantastic content from the Isle of Wight Biosphere’s artists and ecologists and from their partners working on rewilding Bromley and beyond!
Boojum and snark - bubble barriers and teresa's art on the wall
1, March 2021·2 min read

Boojum and Snark announce their latest artist commission: Here’s how to apply

The latest commission from Boojum&Snark seeks an artist who will engage with the community to foster a deeper appreciation and understanding of the vibrancy and richness of the natural heritage of Sandown Bay. Pass it on if you know someone who fits the bill
Dinosaur Isle on a summer day with two people walking in front of it
21, January 2021·2 min read

Dinosaur Isle: Unrivalled tourism offer planned as part of major project, says council leader

Residents in Sandown have been waiting a long time to hear what will be happening with Dinosaur Isle and the land occupied by Brown's Golf Course and Artecology's studio
dead dolphin on the grass
2, December 2020·1 min read

Mystery of Sandown’s dead dolphin’s disappearance solved

There were distinct signs of human intervention rather than the perpetrator being a fox or badger. The mystery was solved this afternoon
Piles of Vertipools
10, November 2020·3 min read

Sea defence work around the Isle of Wight will bring improved habitat for biodiversity thanks to innovative companies

After the work has been completed in four sites around the Isle of Wight the habitat will be in a better state than before for our precious biodiversity
Aerial view of the development from the South West
4, August 2020·3 min read

£2.4m awarded for Isle of Wight’s ‘trail-blazing sustainable community’ development at Branstone

Scheme includes innovative proposals to provide homes and jobs as part of a sustainable community on the site of the former Branstone Farm Studies Centre, near Arreton. Details within
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