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

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    ‘Jimi and Friends Part Two’ draws enthusiastic crowd to Dimbola for Isle of Wight festival tribute

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    Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival returns to Shorwell with award-winning artists

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    Newchurch Male Voice Choir joins forces with Cotswold singers for Shanklin concert

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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.

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

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

    artists studio with paintbrushes in pots and painted fabric on the walls

    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

    Big Red & The Cava Boys with Angelina, Jo and Dick

    ‘Jimi and Friends Part Two’ draws enthusiastic crowd to Dimbola for Isle of Wight festival tribute

    Audience seated in fold up chairs in the field at Wolverton Manor for the Folk and Blues Day

    Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival returns to Shorwell with award-winning artists

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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

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    Wessex Cancer Support brings community funday back to Ryde in May

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

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

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

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    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

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    Ultimate candidate guide: Isle of Wight 2026 local election

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    Helping you decide who to vote for: May 2026 elections

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    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

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

    Big Red & The Cava Boys with Angelina, Jo and Dick

    ‘Jimi and Friends Part Two’ draws enthusiastic crowd to Dimbola for Isle of Wight festival tribute

    Audience seated in fold up chairs in the field at Wolverton Manor for the Folk and Blues Day

    Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival returns to Shorwell with award-winning artists

    roadworks on fairlee road

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

    Long line of walkers walking up the Tennyson Downs

    Eight thousand walkers expected as Walk the Wight 2026 online registration nears close

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

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

    Three bottles of the 33 parishes Biosphere blond beer

    New Isle of Wight beer brand celebrates UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status (updated)

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    Isle of Wight planning application lists and maps: 20 and 27 Apr 2026

  • 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.

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    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

    electric vehicle charging by possessed photography

    Isle of Wight set for major EV charging expansion with over 1,500 new chargepoints planned

    abstract illustration of the Island with ferry to the right and needles lighthouse to the left

    Isle of Wight’s 15-year transport plan moves into delivery phase after public backing

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Boundary Review

The Boundary Review is looking at the size of constituencies across the country.

There have been a series of consultations on the review proposals and how the Isle of Wight would be split.

Originally, it was to the north and south, but later proposals split the Island East and West.

Below are articles relating to the Boundary Review.

Boundary Review map - East and West Isle of Wight constituencies
28, June 2023·1 min read

Boundary Commission publishes final recommendations for new Parliamentary constituencies

The fate of the two constituencies is in the hands of Government who have four months to approve
Maps of New IW boundaries
10, November 2022·4 min read

Here are final boundary plans for two proposed Isle of Wight parliamentary constituencies

The Boundary Commission say they have listened to residents and adapted their proposals for two Isle of Wight parliamentary constituencies. See details of the changes within
Proposed boundary of new parliamentary constituencies
5, November 2022·2 min read

Two Isle of Wight Parliamentary constituencies: Final proposals due this week

With the final consultation on proposals for two Isle of Wight Parliamentary constituencies on the horizon, News OnTheWight explains what this means and the process that will take place over the coming months
Proposed boundary of new parliamentary constituencies
4, October 2022·1 min read

Third consultation will be final chance to have your say on boundaries for two Isle of Wight MPs

This will be the final public consultation on the new suggested parliamentary constituency boundaries for the Isle of Wight
Boundary Commission - constituency boundary split on the Island
22, February 2022·2 min read

Boundary Review: Have your say on proposed new Parliamentary seats for the Isle of Wight

It's time to have your say on the proposed boundary for splitting the Isle of Wight Parliamentary constituency into two seats
isle of wight ferry wash from the catamaran (fastcat)
21, January 2022·1 min read

Here’s why there won’t be a Boundary Review hearing on the Isle of Wight

News OnTheWight asked the Boundary Commission why there won't be a hearing on the Isle of Wight. Here's what they answered
microphone with person sitting in the background
20, January 2022·2 min read

Public hearings announced for changes to how the Isle of Wight votes in National elections

Find out where and when public hearings about the proposed boundary review of Parliamentary constituencies will take place
Vectis Party map of east and west boundaries
9, June 2021·1 min read

‘Laughably inept’: Vectis Party’s response to Boundary Commission proposal for two Isle of Wight parliamentary wards

Vectis Party leader, Daryll Pitcher, says the Boundary Commission proposals are "laughably inept" and show a "shocking lack of understanding for the Island and an incomprehension of basic geographical terms"
Vix in Church Litten
8, June 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight Green Party welcome new parliamentary boundary review proposals

The Isle of Wight Green Party welcome the initial proposals from the Boundary Commission, which sees part of east and south Wight placed in the West Wight ward
Google map with boundary for two constituencies
8, June 2021·2 min read

New proposals for two Isle of Wight Parliamentary constituencies revealed in latest boundary review (updated)

The Boundary Commission has announced its updated proposals for how the Isle of Wight could be split for two Parliamentary constituencies
The revised boundary map
31, July 2020·2 min read

Interactive map shows how 30 Isle of Wight council boundaries will change next May

There will be changes to 30 of the 39 Isle of Wight council boundaries and one councillor will lose their ward as it is disbanded. Details within
map of boundary changes
4, June 2019·2 min read

Major changes to Isle of Wight council wards and names revealed

The boundaries of 30 Isle of Wight council wards (divisions) will change with the new recommendations from the Boundary Commission, as well as many name changes.
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