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    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

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    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

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    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    Robert Carter's painting in the window of Peer Studios

    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

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    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

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    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

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

    Amy Jolliffe playing guitar in the studio

    Wessex Cancer Support brings community funday back to Ryde in May

    Head of King Arwald by Nigel George

    Last pagan king of Isle of Wight celebrated by Pagans on St Arwald’s Day

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    Dog-friendly beaches on the Isle of Wight where you can walk all year round

    Hale common road junction from google maps

    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

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    Isle of Wight e-scooter and bike share schemes set to continue until 2028

    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

    close up of keys in front door

    Nearly 30,000 Isle of Wight renters set to benefit as Renters’ Rights Act comes into force

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

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

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

    two woman sat at a computer with one looking into the camera by alexey demidov

    Parents urged to extend Child Benefit before it stops automatically in August

    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

    the front of county hall

    Reform UK predicted to win most Isle of Wight Council seats in May elections

    Nick and Sue (Evalyn’s parents) with Evalyn, Becky McGregor, Mountbatten CEO, teacher Paula Blackley

    Shalfleet pupil’s sunflower design to feature on 1,000 Walk the Wight medals

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

    polling station sign by a park

    Ultimate candidate guide: Isle of Wight 2026 local election

    Polling station sign outside a church

    Helping you decide who to vote for: May 2026 elections

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    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.

    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

    car loading on to the floating bridge on the first day of service

    Letter: ‘Temu’ Floating Bridge 6 wastes £1 million a year of your council money

    roadworks sign

    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

    Roadworks lights and signs

    Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

    Ryde Pier Head train station canopy

    Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

    Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes

    Paul Merton standing next to a steam train and coal pile with shovel in hand

    Paul Merton’s upcoming ‘Driving Amazing Trains’ series features the Isle of Wight

    Artist impression of the hovercraft propellor

    Hovercraft propeller from iconic SR-N4 could become East Cowes heritage landmark

    Environmental Services Manager, Jez Mew, with the gritting fleet

    Isle of Wight records mildest gritting winter in 13 years with just 22 runs made

    MMC Rope Access team hanging off Castle Rd Bridge in Wroxall

    Rope-access teams to survey hard-to-reach retaining walls in Ventnor this month

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Ryde School:
8, October 2014·3 min read

Ryde School building shortlisted for Solent Design Awards

The new entrance building at Ryde School has been shortlisted in the Solent Design Awards. Voting opens on 13th October and runs until 3rd November, so don't forget to cast your vote.
Robert Baisley with Head Teacher Sue Holman with our students; Kai Ramous, Maisie Davies, Olivia Eden-Millmore, Abigail Rogers and Shakira Black -
26, September 2014·1 min read

Big smiles as St George’s School qualifies for Artsmark Gold

Great news from St George's school in Newport. Congratulations to all involved. The importance of nurturing creative talent can never be underestimated.
21, August 2014·1 min read

Island organisations to receive awards from Duke of Kent

HRH Duke of Kent, Prince Edward, will visit the Island in September to present Queen's Awards to two local organisations.
13, August 2014·1 min read

Nominate your favourite new stunning buildings, places or spaces for design awards

The third biennial Solent Design Awards are once again looking for stunning buildings, places or spaces across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight which have inspired, excited or uplifted their communities.
Shanklin Theatre
4, August 2014·1 min read

Shanklin Theatre wins £5,000 grant towards repair of fly-tower

Great news for this community run theatre in Shanklin, rescued from sale proposed by the former Conservative council in 2010.
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28, July 2014·1 min read

Fort Victoria Country Park receives Green Flag

Fort Victoria Country Park in Yarmouth has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag for the first time.
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5, June 2014·1 min read

Liz Earle’s slice of the Isle of Wight in Sloane Square wins Silver Award

Liz Earle was flying the flag for the Isle of Wight recently at the Chelsea in Bloom competion, where they won the Silver Award!
d-day veterans:
2, June 2014·1 min read

D-Day veterans celebrated during Old Gaffers Festival

D-Day veterans were brought together and their war efforts commemorated during an afternoon tea at The George on Friday.
Southern Water staff:
20, May 2014·1 min read

Southern Water wins Order of Distinction for health and safety

Southern Water has become the first ever water company to receive the prestigious Order of Distinction award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
Martin Perry - Horse on beach award winning photo:
28, April 2014·1 min read

Chris Packham chooses winning entry by Island photographer

This fantastic image of a New Forest pony wins Isle of Wight photographer, Martin Perry, first prize in photographic competition.
Julian Winslow with Triptych
17, April 2014·1 min read

Julian Winslow wins Young Quay’s Open Exhibition, Self

Julian explored the subject of self in a fascinating way. We're not sure how his father and son felt about the work, but the results are superb. They really make you look hard at the work.
Sandown Beach:
15, April 2014·1 min read

Find out how the Isle of Wight did in the latest Good Beach Guide survey

The Marine Conservation Society's (MCS) annual Good Beach Guide survey gives ratings for water quality. Find out how your nearest beach was rated.
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