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

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    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

    Cotswold and Newchurch Male Voice Choirs singing in the church

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

  • 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.

    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

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

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

    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

    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

  • News
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    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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    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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    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)

    man working on a building site

    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.

    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

    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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Chris Ashman

Chris Ashman was appointed by The Isle of Wight Council as Director of Regeneration in December 2016.

He leads a major new regeneration programme, designed to attract investment to the Island and create jobs and other financial and community benefits over the next decade.

Below are some of the articles which mention Chris.

Short Stay car parks
11, January 2023·1 min read

62,526 tickets issued: Newport’s one-hour free parking pilot proves popular

Newport’s one-hour free parking pilot marked a success, with 62,526 free tickets issued in six months. Talks ongoing with businesses to share financial burden, says regeneration director
Branstone business units
21, October 2022·2 min read

Innovative Branstone Farm development named Construction Project of the Year

The vision for Branstone is to bring together high-quality homes with training, employment and the natural environment, fully reflecting the principles of the Biosphere designation awarded to the Island.
National Digital Twin Programme logo
29, June 2022·2 min read

Public meeting to explain benefits of Isle of Wight’s ‘Digital Twin’ programme

There'll be a public briefing session at Isle of Wight Council in July to outline the national programme’s objectives and the potential benefits to the Island
man writing on blueprints with scale ruler in the foreground
27, June 2022·1 min read

How can local parish, town and community councils influence the scale and type of development in their communities?

Local councillors took part in a training event about the role of community-led plans and housing needs surveys
The students working with John Peck Construction on East Cowes Esplanade
30, May 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight students help improve East Cowes Esplanade

"Never underestimate the power of a united and committed community" says Cllr Sharon Lake who spearheaded the project to reopen East Cowes Esplanade
artist's impression of Newport harbour masterplan in Seaclose Park, aka Seaclose Gate
11, January 2022·2 min read

No plans to bring back rejected Seaclose housing plans, but Council reviewing potential for ‘more limited housing’

The Isle of Wight Council’s regeneration director said the housing was being put back to keep all options open, but a spokesperson for IWC said they did not intend to bring back the rejected plans
Michael Paler, Isabelle Dove and Chris Ashman
17, December 2021·1 min read

Isabelle’s winning ‘To the seafront’ mural is cast in enamel and mounted for all to see

The Director of Regeneration at Isle of Wight council says they wanted to use some young local talent to make sure visitors know how to get to the beach in East Cowes
Cash Cow money box and coins
8, April 2021·1 min read

Here’s who is paid over £100,000 at Isle of Wight council

The Town Hall Rich List sets out who were the highest earners at Isle of Wight council in 2019/20
roadworks sign
1, April 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight council take on roads and pavements at Parkhurst estate: Agreement reached

The highways and footways are in a poor state of repair and residents have been calling for improvements for some considerable time
Artists impression of Newport Harbour regenerated
23, February 2021·2 min read

Newport Harbour regeneration plans move to next stage

The changes mean investors will be able to negotiate longer leases with the Isle of Wight council, and it takes the brakes off the proposed plans for the Harbour
young people working at a desk at their laptops and laughing
12, October 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight businesses encouraged to help young people get foothold on jobs market through Kickstart Scheme

The Isle of Wight council's director of regeneration and chair of the Isle of Wight Apprenticeship Board, will coordinate the scheme for the Island as a key part of the economic recovery of the Island
traffic lights on green and red
23, September 2020·3 min read

Nicholson Road application gets green light, despite objection by Island Roads over major highway concerns (Updated)

The planning applications for development of Nicholson Road, Ryde were approved last night, despite major highways concerns from Island Roads and the Town Council. Details within
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