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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

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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

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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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    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

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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

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    Dog-friendly beaches on the Isle of Wight where you can walk all year round

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    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

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    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

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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.

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    Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel.

    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

    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

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    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

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David Goodall is the parliamentary spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats on the Isle of Wight in the 2015 General Election.

Below are some articles he features in.

Three post election interviews
8, May 2015·1 min read

Three post-election candidate interviews to watch (video)

We catch up with three of the candidates after the election results. They all reveal something of their future plans
The count
7, May 2015·1 min read

Live coverage of the Isle of Wight election count

We're reporting live from the Count in Newport. Stay with us throughout the night for live text and video updates. Keep this page open and you'll be alerted when new updates are added.
polling station
6, May 2015·1 min read

Don’t know who to vote for? This online vote matcher claims to help

A quick and simple online quiz will match your views with the policies of political parties and could help you decide who to vote for in the General Election.
Anti trident protest by Hannah Brock
6, May 2015·4 min read

Want to know the views of election candidates on a £100bn Trident replacement?

The prospective parliamentary candidates have shared their views on many local issues over the last month, but do you have any idea how they might vote on a £100bn Trident replacement? We asked the question and found out for you.
David Goodall
5, May 2015·1 min read

VoteSmart claims LibDem candidate only choice for Isle of Wight

Data from 650 constituencies has been analysed by non-partisan research organisation, VoteSmart, claims David Goodall is the best hope for the Island.
Voting intentions after latest Hustings - 1 May 2015
1, May 2015·1 min read

Surprise party tops election poll

If you'd have asked Islanders in advance who they thought was going to come top in the poll after this week's hustings, there are not many that would have predicted this outcome.
Andrew Turner - looking to his side
29, April 2015·1 min read

Former Agent on BBC: ‘I’ve come to the conclusion that really Andrew is not the man for the Isle of Wight’

In a revealing feature on BBC South Today last night, Andrew Turner's until-recently Agent says the former MP is "not the man for the Isle of Wight".
Polling station:
9, April 2015·1 min read

It’s just the six running for the MP’s job: Official

The election will take place on Thursday 7th May. Most residents registered to vote should have received their polling cards by now.
David Goodall and Bob Blezzard
5, March 2015·1 min read

Sandown Independent, Bob Blezzard, confirmed as LibDem election agent (updated)

The former LibDem councillor, now an Independent, will be acting as the election agent for IW LibDem candidate, David Goodall.
David Goodall with John Burrows and Russell Kew Wightlink
23, February 2015·6 min read

‘A fresh approach’ needed for ferry services says LibDem candidate

David Goodall met with Wightlink bosses last week and now shares his views on what needs to happen to improve ferry services to and from the Isle of Wight.
Student loans scrabble
10, February 2015·2 min read

Find out what Lib Dem candidate David Goodall views on student loans are

Isle of Wight LibDem candidate David Goodall said at his launch last week that he is expecting voters to raise concerns about student loans in the run up to the election. Here's what he'll tell them.
David Goodall
6, February 2015·1 min read

Get to hear tonight directly from Lib Dem candidate about his aims for the Island

If you're interested in hearing more from the Isle of Wight Liberal Democrat's prospective parliamentary candidate, head to the Riverside Centre tonight.
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