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    Boats with their colourful spinnakers up for Round the Island Race 2026 = RNLI looking on

    Spinnakers and a buzzard: filming Round the Island Race 2026

    Tightrope walker on a tightrope with Ventnor bay in the background

    Ventnor Fringe 2026 opens this Friday with 130 shows across ten days

    Refugee-led theatre company perform on stage

    Refugee-led theatre company brings free coming-of-age drama to Ventnor Fringe

    IWSO concert July 2026

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Season wrapped up with tribute to American composers

    Godshill pupils at naturezones

    Godshill and St Blasius pupils capture Naturezones in haiku poetry

  • 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.

    Tightrope walker on a tightrope with Ventnor bay in the background

    Ventnor Fringe 2026 opens this Friday with 130 shows across ten days

    A variety of garden Flowers in a basket

    Chillerton Flower Show returns this July with fun for all ages

    new green electric bus

    Public meeting invites Islanders to discuss bus and rail services

    Noctilucent clouds over a beach

    Vectis Astronomical Society welcomes noctilucent cloud expert Mark Zalcik

    Refugee-led theatre company perform on stage

    Refugee-led theatre company brings free coming-of-age drama to Ventnor Fringe

  • 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 on butterfly count with identification card

    Chris Packham lends support to Isle of Wight anti-Glyphosate campaign

    aerial view of floodplain habitat along Solent coast

    More than 100 decision-makers gather to put nature at heart of region’s future

    Godshill pupils at naturezones

    Godshill and St Blasius pupils capture Naturezones in haiku poetry

  • Community
    Community
    A group of people posing for photo with a giant WightAID cheque

    WightAID hands out £22,634 to eight Isle of Wight good causes

    lifeboat lotto balls

    Support the Island’s independent lifeboats and sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto

    coins in the hand of person

    Islanders reminded of help available through Crisis and Resilience Fund

    ventnor fringe family hugging at the end of the festival

    Ventnor Fringe: Last call for volunteers to help make acclaimed festival a success

    daisy ring bus with blue sky background

    Coffee morning at Niton Village Hall to support Daisy Ring Bus

  • News
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    The River Test in Hampshire

    Southern Water pleads guilty over pollution incident

    Boats with their colourful spinnakers up for Round the Island Race 2026 = RNLI looking on

    Spinnakers and a buzzard: filming Round the Island Race 2026

    Older male teen gives a double thumbs up

    Isle of Wight Youth Trust launches five-year strategy for young Islanders’ mental health

    Tightrope walker on a tightrope with Ventnor bay in the background

    Ventnor Fringe 2026 opens this Friday with 130 shows across ten days

    A group of people posing for photo with a giant WightAID cheque

    WightAID hands out £22,634 to eight Isle of Wight good causes

    County Hall

    Council workers shouldn’t pay price for financial crisis, says UNISON

    yellow diversion road sign

    Ventnor Roads Group calls for better roadworks communication

    chris packham on butterfly count with identification card

    Chris Packham lends support to Isle of Wight anti-Glyphosate campaign

    aerial view of floodplain habitat along Solent coast

    More than 100 decision-makers gather to put nature at heart of region’s future

    Richard Quigley at Parliament

    Richard Quigley MP leads Westminster debate on Island’s hidden deprivation

    A variety of garden Flowers in a basket

    Chillerton Flower Show returns this July with fun for all ages

    coins in the hand of person

    Islanders reminded of help available through Crisis and Resilience Fund

    new green electric bus

    Public meeting invites Islanders to discuss bus and rail services

    Jonathan Bacon

    Hampshire and Solent’s new £1.3bn authority begins work

    Noctilucent clouds over a beach

    Vectis Astronomical Society welcomes noctilucent cloud expert Mark Zalcik

    Refugee-led theatre company perform on stage

    Refugee-led theatre company brings free coming-of-age drama to Ventnor Fringe

  • 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.

    yellow diversion road sign

    Ventnor Roads Group calls for better roadworks communication

    new green electric bus

    Public meeting invites Islanders to discuss bus and rail services

    map of military maneouvres by RAF Coningsby Spotters Group 2

    Up to eight military aircraft take part in five-day air exercise near the Island

    20mph zone road sign

    Speeding drivers show a lack of respect for their community, says councillor

    Singer Motor cars from three eras in a car park -

    Classic Singer convoy on the Isle of Wight for National Car Weekend

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Letter: Why can’t the Isle of Wight build tunnels like Shetland?

    A close-up of the Project Pictogram sticker branding

    Isle of Wight businesses urged to back road safety campaign

    Jack sitting on the beach pointing to some old steel rails

    Wight Wanderer YouTuber searches for clues to Atherfield’s forgotten coastal tramway

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

    richard quigley and the minister in meeting with ferry companies

    Minister visits Isle of Wight to hear ferry firms’ emissions scheme concerns

    traffic information sign at side of road

    Fairlee Road one-way system returns for Isle of Wight Festival week

    gurnard parish council meeting

    Gurnard parking problems described as ‘biggest issue’ facing residents

    one-network road closures map

    Checking before you travel could save you time and frustration: Isle of Wight roadworks map

    teenagers on a bus

    Isle of Wight families set to save thousands under Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme

    Towngate Bridge, Newport

    Weight restrictions lifted on seven Isle of Wight bridges

    Quay wall at the ferry terminal

    Red Funnel submits plans to repair failing quay wall near ferry terminal

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David Pugh

David Pugh became Leader of the Isle of Wight council in 2007, but lost his seat in the county election of 2013.

March 2018 David Pugh became Chairman of the Isle of Wight Conservative Association.

Below you’ll find the articles that we’ve published about him.

County Hall
15, July 2026·1 min read

Council workers shouldn’t pay price for financial crisis, says UNISON

UNISON says staff shouldn't bear the cost of County Hall's growing deficit
George Brown standing by the water in Cowes
18, January 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight honours the memory of former councillors Margaret Webster and George Brown

Former councillors Margaret Webster and George Brown remembered for their dedication
Ian Ward outside County Hall with Scooter and copy of his FB comment
29, March 2023·2 min read

‘Ian Ward lacks judgement and this is unlikely to change’ Chair of the Conservative Association tells News OnTheWight

David Pugh didn’t hold back in his views about Ian Ward, with many choice lines
David Pugh
29, March 2023·3 min read

David Pugh talks to News OnTheWight about why he’s stepping away from Isle of Wight politics

It was an interesting chat
Boris Johnson at press conference
7, July 2022·5 min read

Isle of Wight political leaders’ responses ahead of Boris Johnson’s leadership resignation (update 2)

The Prime Minister's resignation as Conservative Leader is expected any moment. Here's what some of the Island's political leaders think
New Class 484 Train on platform at Ryde St Johns from bridge
1, November 2021·1 min read

New Island Line trains: David Pugh audio interview (repping KILF)

Listen to News OnTheWight’s interview with David Pugh about KILF’s battle; the new trains; promised half-hour service and improving connections between FastCat and Portsmouth trains
New Class 484 Island Line train in Shanklin Station
1, November 2021·2 min read

Island Line is back! Reporting from the first train out of Shanklin this morning (Video/Audio)

News OnTheWight rode the first Island Line train out of Shanklin this morning (6:15am!) as the service returns after ten months (seven of those being delays)
David Pugh with three people standing around him with their backs to the photographer
29, April 2021·6 min read

35 IW candidates sign letter accusing Conservatives of questionable election tactics. Campaign director David Pugh responds

35 candidates, including independents, LibDems and Green Party members, have called on David Pugh to answer questions about claims made in Conservative election literature
Toby Wilcock's leaflet
27, April 2021·2 min read

The mystery of why an ‘Independent’ candidate has election leaflet printed by Isle of Wight Conservative Association (updated)

This 'independent' candidate in the local elections says he's a member of both the Labour and the Conservative parties, but also had his leaflet printed at the IW Conservative Association
Angry Birds toys
19, April 2021·2 min read

Green Party candidate accused of ‘illegal practice’ by Chair of IW Conservatives: Accusation refuted

Things can get heated during elections. They certainly got spikey in this email exchange today
chair in corner of room
18, March 2021·2 min read

Isle of Wight Conservative candidate steps down after misogynist tweet accusations

The Conservative candidate who tweeted ‘Vile women’ to female MPs has stepped down. Last night News OnTheWight reported on the accusations of misogyny. Mr Brown says he will now "look to devote my time to helping my community in other ways”
white arrow on a blue wall
2, September 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight Conservative switches to Independent ahead of the May 2021 elections (updated)

Isle of Wight Conservative’s lose a councillor as one switches to become an Independent. Intriguingly, as the party gets their councillors ready for upcoming local elections, there could be current serving Cllrs that won’t be on the ballot papers too.
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