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    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

    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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    What's On

    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

  • Community
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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

  • News
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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
    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.

    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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Evey Staley

10 year old Evey Staley tragically died in August 2012 after the car she was in was hit by a drunk driver.

Evey’s story was used in the 2013 Christmas anti drink drive campaign. Below are a series of articles relating to Evey’s tragic accident.

Staley car from drink drive accident
20, December 2016·5 min read

Over 100 arrests for drink and drug driving across the region

Police say that more than 100 motorists arrested for drink and drug driving during Operation Holly so far. It's not yet known how many of those were on the Isle of Wight.
Staley car from drink drive accident
2, December 2016·4 min read

Drink and drug driving destroys lives. Police launch month-long crackdown

A month-long campaign starts this to prevent the destruction and distress caused by drivers who drive after drinking or taking drugs.
one show presenters with neal penny and scarlett
26, April 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight family devastated by drunk driver share their story on The One Show

The Staley family, who lost their ten year old daughter to a drink driver in 2012, take part in a special feature on organ donation on BBC1's The One Show on Wednesday evening.
drink drive poster
27, January 2016·1 min read

Drop in Isle of Wight drink drive arrests during Christmas campaign

Analysis of arrest figures reveals the drink-driving trends across the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Island has scored well, ranking lowest in the region.
Staley car from drink drive accident
9, December 2015·1 min read

Drink driver twice the limit – At 8am this morning!

As the latest anti-drink drive campaign says, it's not worth the risk. If you get caught by police you could lose your licence and a means of getting to and from work. If you're involved in an accident after drinking, it could be someone else losing their life.
Staley car from drink drive accident
25, March 2015·1 min read

Killer of Evey Staley’s attempt to get sentence reduced fails

The family say the relief is indescribable and that justice has prevailed, as Robert Blakely's plea to have his ten year sentence reduced is thrown out by the Court of Appeal.
Yorkshire dales
5, March 2015·1 min read

Staley family win holiday thanks to public vote

Organisers of the competition say Neal Staley prompted the team to think about giving others in the competition a free break instead of the proposed money-off vouchers, so they are sending four families on a free break.
Neal and Penny Staley:
10, February 2015·1 min read

Your vote could help this Island family struck by tragedy

Your vote could help this Isle of Wight family who have been shortlisted for a break in the Yorkshire Dales. We're sure you'll agree they're deserving candidates.
Isle Drive Safely logo
27, September 2014·1 min read

‘Isle Drive Safe – Remember Evey’ charity launched

A new road safety charity has been launched and invites Islanders to get involved.
2, June 2014·1 min read

Heart Wrenching video: Evey Staley’s family talking about that fatal crash

This heart-wrenching video shared over the weekend by the Brake Charity, seeks to enforce - If you're going to drive - Not a drag. Not a drop.
Staley car from drink drive accident
21, May 2014·1 min read

Families bereaved by road accidents invited to meeting

The families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives as a result of a road accident are invited to a meeting at the Riverside Centre in Newport on Thursday 29th May at 11am.
16, January 2014·4 min read

Drink Drive Campaign: Island arrests dropped by 33 per cent

Police say that more intelligence-led targeting of drink drivers will be carried out in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight this year after the number of those arrested for drink/driving stayed virtually static.
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