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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

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    Three Rivers Music Festival opens today at Durrants Farm in Porchfield

  • What’s On
    What's On

    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
    Community
    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
    News
    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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People of the Isle of Wight are incredibly charitable, perhaps it because of the strong community spirit. A week doesn’t go by without several features about Islanders trying to raise awareness or money for a charity.

They try all sorts of crazy challenges that capture the interest of others and help the cause. If you have some charitable news to share, get in touch.

Aspire group sitting by the sea with body boards
12, February 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight grassroots organisations urged to apply for HIWCF grants

Got a project that strengthens the community? Apply for grants to bring positive change
The Way Forward receiving money for a new minibus after bidding successfully last yea
8, February 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight Foundation opens new round of grants for community projects

Grants aim to support access to employment, housing and community bonds on the Isle of Wight
James, Lucy, Abi and Megan
8, February 2024·2 min read

Young adventurers from Isle of Wight set sights on Caledonian Canal challenge

Isle of Wight's young adventurers target gold with a Scottish canoe expedition. Can you help with the fundraiser?
chair in front of window with radiator underneath it by dominik kuhn
2, February 2024·2 min read

Age UK Isle of Wight invites residents to donate Winter Fuel Payments to older people

Support Age UK Isle of Wight in providing warmth to older Island residents
Soft toys laid out on the table at rotary sale
31, January 2024·2 min read

Shanklin Rotary Sale doubles its charity funds, raising more than £25,000 for good causes

Community spirit drives Shanklin's charity sale, doubling funds for local projects
L-R Nathaniel Saunders, Tony Wake and IR fundraising committee member George Lovelock
27, January 2024·1 min read

Newport’s Beaulieu Respite receives generous donation from Island Roads employees

Nearly £900 raised by Island Roads for Newport charity supporting children with disabilities
Worlds toughest row - close up of Mermaid Atlantic team with flares
26, January 2024·4 min read

Mermaid Atlantic crew triumphant after brutal Atlantic rowing challenge

There were smiles all around in the early hours of this morning as Xavier, Paul and Manni stepped onto dry land after 43 days of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean
Mermaid Atlantic rowers in the sun
23, January 2024·2 min read

Mermaid Atlantic trio set to complete Atlantic rowing challenge in Antigua: Watch it live

Watch live on You Tube as the Isle of Wight team's Atlantic rowing feat concludes
Recipients received their giant cheques
23, January 2024·2 min read

WightAID champions local initiatives with latest round of charitable funding

Charities and groups across Isle of Wight celebrate WightAID's significant grants
1980s photo of the band Bobby I Can Fly
23, January 2024·1 min read

Bobby I Can Fly to donate EP profits to Motor Neurone Disease Association

Isle of Wight band Bobby I Can Fly debuts Wight Vinyl EP with proceeds supporting charity
Claire Walker - Unlimited Island & RTC Mayor
10, January 2024·2 min read

Ryde Beach accessibility project strides forward with Unlimited Island partnership

Partnerships push Ryde Beach accessibility project towards an inclusive summer in 2024
Andrew Lennox
10, January 2024·1 min read

Andrew Lennox, former Islander and Guide Dogs CEO, talks vision and growth on BBC Radio Four

Isle of Wight's Andrew Lennox, new CEO of Guide Dogs charity, is featured on BBC Radio Four
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