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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

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

    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

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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

    lifeboat lotto balls

    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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    voi bike and scooter

    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

    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

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

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

  • Travel
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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.

    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

    electric vehicle charging by possessed photography

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

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Arlo Daish-Miller getting an early preview of Easter Eggs and boats at the museum ahead of Easter
2, April 2026·2 min read

Classic Boat Museum offers free Easter egg fun for Isle of Wight families this weekend

Cowes' Classic Boat Museum is offering free Easter fun for Island families
Arthur and Dinghy Simulator
4, November 2023·2 min read

Olympic hopeful Arthur Farley partners with Classic Boat Museum for elite training

Despite battling with cancer, Islander Arthur Farley has made it onto the British Sailing Olympic Squad, and is now receiving vital training support from the Classic Boat Museum
Children at Classic Boat Museum
13, October 2023·1 min read

Enhance home education with free Isle of Wight museum workshops

Invitation for Home educating families to experience engaging, educational, free workshops at Isle of Wight's historic museums
Montage of photos from Independent Arts Exhibition
11, May 2023·2 min read

Engaging with science through art: Children celebrate Island’s scientific past, present and future

Independent Arts hosts a remarkable exhibition of primary pupils exploring the Island's scientific heritage through art
The lighthouse lens
27, March 2023·1 min read

From jigsaw to museum display: The incredible story of the Fresnel Lens at the Classic Boat Museum

The Classic Boat Museum in Cowes will be displaying the Fresnel Lens from St Catherine's Lighthouse for the first time since it was removed
People on a tour of the classic boat museum
18, November 2022·1 min read

Share your feedback with the Classic Boat Museum for a chance to win a £50 voucher

To help the Museum develop and grow, take a few minutes to share your feedback - you could end up winning a £50 voucher - for a retailer of your choice
St Catherine's Lighthouse optic installed at Classic Boat Museum
15, November 2022·1 min read

100-year-old lens from St Catherine’s Lighthouse has a new home at last

This important piece of Isle of Wight history will not only remain on the Island, but will be available for members of the public to see from March 2023
Children dressed as Romans - IW Council Heritage Service
3, November 2022·10 min read

Pioneering collaboration between Isle of Wight museums and schools helps spread creativity and inspiration

Richard Smout is the Heritage Service Manager for the Isle of Wight council. He shares with us details of a fascinating project that aims to fire the imagination of the Island's young people .. so they are inspired by the Island, and all it has to offer
Uffa Fox with Yellow sailing jacket on
17, August 2022·1 min read

UF50 Festival celebrates the life of Isle of Wight innovator and boat designer, Uffa Fox

From Thursday to Sunday there'll be sailing, exhibitions and more to celebrate the life of Isle of Wight boat designer and innovator, Uffa Fox
Classic Boat Museum signage
19, July 2022·1 min read

Free entry to Classic Boat Museum for under 18s and new lowers entry for adults

The Chair of the Management Committee said, "We still have to cover our running costs as well as our own increasing energy bills, however as an entirely volunteer run museum we are able to be flexible"
Young people on the sailing simulator at Classic Boat Museum Gallery
6, July 2022·1 min read

Free entry to Classic Boat Museum Gallery with a National Lottery ticket

On the day the museum will also offer introductory sessions on the dinghy simulator which was funded by the National Heritage Fund Lottery Grant
Close up of model boat at the Classic boat museum
2, June 2022·1 min read

Free entry to revamped Classic Boat Museum Gallery this Saturday

The Gallery has had a major overhaul in the last couple of years, so if you haven't been since before Covid, it's well worth a visit.
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