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    Fran Heath sitting on her desk surrounded by her dire-ramas and vintage typewriters

    Writer and artist Fran Heath showcases decades of creative work at Quay Arts

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    Sandown’s high street to become living canvas as arts initiative takes shape this summer

    Holly Downer as Hannah

    New classroom comedy Special Measures comes to Ryde this July

    Amy holding her guitar in the air whilst standing in a field by the coast

    Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Amy Jolliffe releases summer-inspired single

    Maisy Dean holding her hand up to the camera

    Isle of Wight artist Mai releases debut single tackling the sexualisation of women in everyday culture

  • What’s On
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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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    Fran Heath sitting on her desk surrounded by her dire-ramas and vintage typewriters

    Writer and artist Fran Heath showcases decades of creative work at Quay Arts

    Person holding up a sign that reads' Community writes off Sandown' with school children walking past

    Sandown’s high street to become living canvas as arts initiative takes shape this summer

    Moon against a blue sky with light clouds

    Isle of Wight astronomy society hosts talk on remote telescope imaging

    Holly Downer as Hannah

    New classroom comedy Special Measures comes to Ryde this July

    Lucia Para sitting by beach painting

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival programme returns with more than 100 events across the Island

  • 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.

    Lucia Para sitting by beach painting

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival programme returns with more than 100 events across the Island

    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

  • Community
    Community
    The C.A.R. Gardens team on planting day, with Mountbatten volunteer gardener, Jenny Peddar, centre back and Rob Mew, centre front

    Mountbatten’s Oak Garden revived in memory of Ventnor Botanic Garden’s former curator

    Scene of Ryde shopping area

    Ryde launches £100,000 community grants programme for local projects

    People attending the opening of GRAFT Studios

    Art studios open at Sandown’s Old Town Hall as GRAFT launches creative community hub

    Crowds on the esplanade on Armed Forces Day

    Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day cancelled in 2026 due to logistical and resourcing pressures

    Freshwater lifeboat station

    Sign up for Lifeboat Lotto and help support our independent lifeboats

  • News
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    Fran Heath sitting on her desk surrounded by her dire-ramas and vintage typewriters

    Writer and artist Fran Heath showcases decades of creative work at Quay Arts

    No poo at the point protest on Monday 8th June 2026

    Southern Water defends Bembridge outfall repair as legal challenge keeps work on hold

    The C.A.R. Gardens team on planting day, with Mountbatten volunteer gardener, Jenny Peddar, centre back and Rob Mew, centre front

    Mountbatten’s Oak Garden revived in memory of Ventnor Botanic Garden’s former curator

    Moon against a blue sky with light clouds

    Isle of Wight astronomy society hosts talk on remote telescope imaging

    teenagers on a bus

    Isle of Wight families set to save thousands under Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme

    Scene of Ryde shopping area

    Ryde launches £100,000 community grants programme for local projects

    Flags at Isle of Wight Music Festival

    Council confirms how services will run during Isle of Wight Festival

    Lucia Para sitting by beach painting

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival programme returns with more than 100 events across the Island

    Towngate Bridge, Newport

    Weight restrictions lifted on seven Isle of Wight bridges

    Black cat looking at the camera

    Isle of Wight cat centre marks 65 years of rehoming with open day celebration

    A common swift flying in the sky

    World Swift Day joy as Freshwater development’s nest bricks attract their first swifts

    end sewage pollution banner being held up by paddleboarders in the water

    Southern Water chief executive to face Isle of Wight councillors over sewage concerns

    Amy holding her guitar in the air whilst standing in a field by the coast

    Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Amy Jolliffe releases summer-inspired single

    G625 - the first White tailed eagle to be breed in the south for over 200 years

    White-tailed eagle among eighteen species shortlisted for future British banknotes

    Maisy Dean holding her hand up to the camera

    Isle of Wight artist Mai releases debut single tackling the sexualisation of women in everyday culture

    Distance shot of No Poo at the Point campaigners standing where the pipe will come out

    Residents oppose ‘new’ combined sewage overflow pipe at Bembridge beach (updated)

  • 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.

    teenagers on a bus

    Isle of Wight families set to save thousands under Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme

    Towngate Bridge, Newport

    Weight restrictions lifted on seven Isle of Wight bridges

    Quay wall at the ferry terminal

    Red Funnel submits plans to repair failing quay wall near ferry terminal

    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

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Barry Abraham

Barry Abraham was elected as Conservative Isle of Wight ward councillor for Wootton Bridge in May 2017.

He had previously been Cabinet member for Fire and Rescue Service during the 2009-2013 Conservative administration.

Below are some of the articles which mention Cllr Abraham.

Representatives from Wootton Creek Fairway Association, Wootton Bridge Parish Council and Fishbourne Parish Council in front of Wootton Creek
7, November 2024·2 min read

Wootton Creek water quality testing initiative launches with local council support

Regular testing at Wootton Creek aims to ensure water safety for users
Lorry route for new gravel extraction plant in Wootton
6, May 2022·2 min read

Parish council join objectors against Wootton gravel extraction plant

More than 100 people attended the parish council meeting on Tuesday night as the plans were voted upon
Paul Fuller after first iwc meeting may 2021
29, May 2021·1 min read

Tackling Government’s housing targets a priority for new planning cabinet member

Cllr Fuller says he will continue to challenge the Government's housing targets, as well as protect seafront parking and greenfield sites
Daryll Pitcher outside County Hall
12, May 2021·1 min read

‘Victorious start’ on first attempt says Vectis Party leader

Daryll Pitcher was the only Vectis Party candidate to gain a seat on the Isle of Wight council, but he says he "romped home" with nearly 50 per cent of the vote
blueprint architect drawings and pencil
15, February 2021·1 min read

‘No one knows Isle of Wight better than its residents’ says councillor seeking brownfield land

The Isle of Wight Council is looking for suggestions of suitable land to add to the Island's list of brownfield sites
Isle of Opportunity : Newport Harbour
13, November 2020·2 min read

Newport Harbour Masterplan approved by Isle of Wight council cabinet members

Cllr Wayne Whittle said the site has the the potential scope for enhancing Newport, extending the town centre and bringing the derelict buildings back into use. Details within
Painted sign that says 'no'
9, October 2020·3 min read

Isle of Wight council to challenge Government on housing targets

Cllr Barry Abraham said we the Isle of Wight council feels strongly that they cannot accept what the government is proposing
Dave Stewart
8, September 2020·1 min read

Changes to Isle of Wight Cabinet confirmed ahead of next meeting

Dave Stewart says "Our priority continues to deliver on the authority's bold vision for the Island to be an inspiring place in which to grow up, live, work and visit"
fence of building site with warning signs
5, February 2020·1 min read

Back to square one for Isle of Wight council’s housing development

The council say that since the application was deferred, more work has been ongoing to establish how best to take the application forward
sandham development's floor plan
27, January 2020·3 min read

What is the Isle of Wight council’s draft Housing Strategy? This, and other questions answered

The Isle of Wight council say their draft Housing Strategy aims to ensure everyone has a roof over their heads that they can afford
fence of building site with warning signs
27, December 2019·1 min read

Delegated decision to be made for Isle of Wight Housing Strategy

The Isle of Wight Council has pledged to consider lowering the number of houses built on the Island, while meeting the the need for affordable housing
A Westie Terrier sitting in a park
31, October 2019·1 min read

The Isle of Wight could have been ‘dog friendly’, but councillors rejected it last year

With the recent outrage at dog ban proposals OnTheWight has been looking back. Guess what? Last year Cllr Lilley tried to get the council to agree a motion make the Isle of Wight a "dog-friendly Island". It was rejected. Here's what happened then and the reasons given
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