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    Monkton Arts summer exhibition opens at Ryde’s Mead Gallery this June

    Chris Packham and others in the People's Emergency Briefing film

    Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

    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

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

    If you would like to promote an event to OnTheWight readers, find out more.

    felted pony

    Monkton Arts summer exhibition opens at Ryde’s Mead Gallery this June

    Chris Packham and others in the People's Emergency Briefing film

    Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

    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

  • Sustainability
    Sustainability

    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.

    Chris Packham and others in the People's Emergency Briefing film

    Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

    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

  • Community
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    a yacht sailing into the sunset

    Young sailors from Yarmouth set for another crack at Island circumnavigation

    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

  • News
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    A carer holding the hand of a patient

    Isle of Wight Council rated ‘requires improvement’ for adult social care by national regulator

    Isle of Wight council offices - County Hall building

    Island council pledges action after care watchdog flags areas for improvement

    Aerial shot of Vectis Hall

    Ryde Town Council to auction historic Vectis Hall with no reserve price

    Healthwatch officer (Engagement) Nathan Holt talking to Cancer Pathway Care Navigator at St Mary's

    Isle of Wight cancer patients’ experiences to shape future care at Newport event

    a yacht sailing into the sunset

    Young sailors from Yarmouth set for another crack at Island circumnavigation

    Joe Robertson MP and others at Sandown Roundtable

    Sandown stakeholders meet Lloyds Bank Foundation in bid to secure future funding

    Winter Gardens in the Sun August 2025

    Local builder puts skills scheme at heart of Winter Gardens revival bid (updated)

    felted pony

    Monkton Arts summer exhibition opens at Ryde’s Mead Gallery this June

    Chris Packham and others in the People's Emergency Briefing film

    Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

    Mother and child sitting with GP

    NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight asks public to help shape future of local health services

    Storm clouds over fields by raychel sanner

    Isle of Wight Met Service warns of torrential rain moving in Monday night

    Family cycling on yhe Red Squirrel Trail

    RSPCA Isle of Wight’s Red Squirrel Ride returns with new July date

    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

  • 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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Island Roads Foundation present cheque to The Common Space and team in Sandown Bay photo
1, February 2019·1 min read

New equipment to reveal the Isle of Wight’s extraordinary natural world

The Micro-Eye is coming all the way from New Zealand and is a very tough bit of kit, designed to be safe and easy for any age and so will be accessible to all of our thousands of visitors.
Iconic Bembridge Lifeboat station
18, January 2019·2 min read

Your vote counts for Isle of Wight locations shortlisted in Countryfile Magazine Awards

Vote today for Sandown Bay which has been shortlisted as Best British Beach and Bembridge as Village of the Year in the Countryfile Magazine Awards.
discovery bay - ian boyd with children and parents
3, October 2018·1 min read

Exploring 100 million years of Sandown Bay wildlife, from ammonites to cuttlefish

The Bay science team from Arc, Artecology, The Common Space, Dinosaur Isle and The National Poo Museum will all be at the free event on Sunday 14th October.
Learning about Palmerston Forts with AONB Culver Cliff beyond
26, September 2018·3 min read

Heritage Open Days celebrated in Sandown from Browns to the Battery

A fantastic weekend was had by all, with volunteers and organisations all chipping in to celebrate Sandown's heritage.
Under The Pier - always wet but wonderful
24, August 2018·2 min read

Under the Pier: Marine wildlife event celebrates fifth year under Ryde Pier

Under the Pier 2018 takes place this year on Sunday 9th September. Bring a net and a bucket and definitely wear waterproofs and wellies!
Vertipools Gurnard Primary
7, August 2018·2 min read

Isle of Wight invented ‘Vertipools’ shortlisted for top environmental award

An Isle of Wight invention of creating artificial habitats for marine wildlife has been shortlisted for a top award.
Newport Business Association chair, John Mclaughlin; Councillor Julie Jones-Evans; and Councillor Wayne Whittle
15, May 2018·1 min read

Newport residents and businesses influence town’s regeneration proposals

A member of Newport Business Association says the Shaping Newport project has listened carefully to all corners of the community, and as a result, generated a plan and recommendations for the good of residents and visitors.
Hullabaloo 2018 by Julian Winslow
15, May 2018·6 min read

Photos: Hullabaloo a huge success as 1,000s flock to Sandown

The return of Hullabaloo to Sandown last weekend saw an estimated 11,000+ visitors to the two-day event which combined art with ecology, science and technology and even a soap box derby!
Jason and Sam
30, April 2018·1 min read

Wroxall to Shanklin cycle track to get green upgrade

As well as improving this important element of the Island’s cycling and walking network, Island Roads will look to see if there is anything they can do in addition to support the local ecology.
pedestrian crossing
11, January 2018·1 min read

Be part of shaping Newport transport plans

Newport Parish Council is to host a forum for residents and stakeholders on travel issues affecting the county town. Be part of shaping things to come.
Ches with Bob Seely and Bee home
13, November 2017·2 min read

Collaboration turns Lake Hill into bee-friendly environment

Island Roads has teamed up with Artecology once again to create environmentally friendly habitats during ongoing works across the Isle of Wight.
dinosaur isle
26, October 2017·2 min read

Dinosaur Isle’s future: Promising start, but we’re not there yet, say Friends

The Chair of The Friends of Dinosaur Isle Museum shares a detailed update with OnTheWight about the Isle of Wight council’s ‘Soft Market Test' event that took place last week.
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