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    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

    Charlie and her Dad at Havenstreet

    Violinist Charlie Wild brings railway memories to life at Ventnor Fringe

    Performer dressed all in black acting as though he is falling against a red background

    Mime, clown and horror collide in David Hoskin’s new Ventnor Fringe performance: A Haunted House

    Gabriela Flarys performing Deluge on stage - playing an organ whilst having her head through a stepladder

    Magical realism show Deluge brings grief, Komodo dragons and jam to Ventnor Fringe

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    Plants and trees in Vernon Square

    Vernon Square’s annual summer garden party returns to Ryde this month

    Holly Black

    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

    Wootton Primary pupils taking part in Mardi Gras

    Isle of Wight Mardi Gras returns to Ryde with folklore theme for 2026

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    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

    Lorna Selby standing by a river

    Isle of Wight conservationist named Rising Star in national environment power list

    Volunteers planting at Calshot Restoration Site

    Record number of seagrass seeds planted in Solent this spring in major restoration effort

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    Plants and trees in Vernon Square

    Vernon Square’s annual summer garden party returns to Ryde this month

    -L-R Nigel Hartley - Rob from Nashers (Nettlestone & Seaview MIS)

    Sunshine and crowds turn out for Men in Sheds Festival at Sandown Airport

    Staff from Glanvilles Damant and Prospect Mortgages painting the Rabbit enclosures

    RSPCA Isle of Wight’s first Corporate Volunteer Day proves a hit

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    Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto and support our local independent lifeboat crews

    The St Catherine's tuck shop stall at Isle of Wight Festival

    St Catherine’s School brings charity stall to Isle of Wight Festival

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    Start of major wildfire in Sandown

    Hampshire and Isle of Wight outdoor fires rise 54% as FBU warns staffing has not kept pace with climate risks

    A carer holding the hand of a patient

    County Hall to face adult social care questions after CQC inspection finds assessment delays and care plan weaknesses

    melted ice cream in a cone that has been dropped on the floor

    Met Office issues amber extreme heat warning for the Isle of Wight

    Photo taken from outside through the glass of two women talking at the Ronson Reunited event

    Ronson Lighter Factory reunion brings former workers together after 45 years apart

    Plants and trees in Vernon Square

    Vernon Square’s annual summer garden party returns to Ryde this month

    Totland Pier April 2023

    Unused restaurant could become unique holiday accommodation on Totland Pier

    Holly Black

    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

    Admiral Grigorovich frigate

    Isle of Wight MPs react after Russian frigate fires warning shots near yacht

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

    -L-R Nigel Hartley - Rob from Nashers (Nettlestone & Seaview MIS)

    Sunshine and crowds turn out for Men in Sheds Festival at Sandown Airport

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

    Wootton Primary pupils taking part in Mardi Gras

    Isle of Wight Mardi Gras returns to Ryde with folklore theme for 2026

    ammonite

    New ammonite species named after Isle of Wight fossil hunter Martin Simpson

    The RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre (ILC) in Cowes.

    Unite launches petition calling on RNLI to halt Cowes job losses

    Staff from Glanvilles Damant and Prospect Mortgages painting the Rabbit enclosures

    RSPCA Isle of Wight’s first Corporate Volunteer Day proves a hit

  • 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.

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    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

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road night works to improve two sections of Newport road next month

    Steve Cooper at community meeting

    Ventnor Town Council renews community bus contract and freshens up public conveniences

    Two Hovertravel craft at Ryde

    New hovercraft route linking Lee-on-Solent with the Isle of Wight begins trial this summer

    staff with cockroaches

    Cowes cleaner discovers box of Madagascan hissing cockroaches during town round

    new green electric bus

    Isle of Wight’s new electric bus fleet cuts emissions by 75 per cent

    Joe Robertson speaking in parliament

    Isle of Wight East MP raises £511 Solent ferry fare in Commons energy debate

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Daytime closure of road between Brading and Ryde this week

    Electric cars lined up in the car park

    Wight Community Energy brings Going Electric back to Newport for fifth year

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Holly Maslen

Writer and founder of the Green Island Veg Economy Facebook Group (GIVE), Holly Maslen, is also well-established artist with a prolific output.

Based in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight Holly, is forever turning her hand to new skills, inspiring others as she goes along.

Below are some of the articles mentioning Holly Maslen.

guardian feature about ventnor
26, October 2018·1 min read

Major boost for Ventnor with national exposure from Guardian Labs

Some of the town's lovely independents get a mention and although the feature is obviously a great big ad for iZettle, it is also a great big ad for Ventnor town and you can't argue with that.
Blue Labelle
25, June 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s Blue Labelle picks up another national award

To anyone who uses the products or has been inside Blue Labelle's flagship store in Ventnor, it'll be no surprise to hear the business has been awarded 'Best Vegan Skincare Boutique UK' by LUX Magazine.
mini-big-art-opening
18, November 2016·1 min read

Mini Big Art: Work from 20 artists for all tastes and pockets

There's something for every taste and pocket at Mini Big Art in Bembridge. Pop down this weekend before all the best stuff goes.
Close up of the mural
9, May 2016·1 min read

The oldest Pub in Sandown gets a face lift

This eye-catching mural in Sandown has given the oldest pub in the town a great face-lift.
big art space mannequin
8, March 2016·1 min read

Gallery with ‘best view’ to host work by 23 Isle of Wight artists

A new gallery space is opening in Bembridge Harbour later this month and will be open over the Easter holidays. There'll be a wonderful range of work by 22 Isle of Wight artists, so should be worth checking out.
holly's haiku pile
31, December 2015·1 min read

Your chance to see Holly Maslen’s 365 Haiku Project in person

We can't wait to see all 365 of Holly Maslen's illustrated Haikus. Her exhibition opens at Ventnor Exchange next week. It runs from Friday to Sunday so make sure you don't miss it.
From Echo series, Nr. 5 (2015)
5, June 2015·1 min read

Five artists respond to Rookley Manor garden for weekend exhibition

The exhibition 'A garden at the foot of every tree' coincides with the National Garden Scheme opening for charity of the Rookley Manor garden in Rookley on 6-7 June 2015, 11am-4pm both days.
Undecided Art Summer Show - Carlos M Burgos
11, August 2014·1 min read

Don’t miss the Undecided Art Collective’s Summer Show: Starting Tuesday

There's a fantastic line-up of outstanding artists taking part in the Summer Show for the Undecided Art Collective - starts Tuesday and finishes Sunday (17th). Don't miss it!
The Ryde Art Collective
26, March 2013·1 min read

Free artist demonstrations at Ryde Exhibition this April

Exhibition will be open to the public for nine days in April, with demonstrations over two weekends.
26, November 2012·1 min read

Jam Tarts and Tractors Christmas Open Day

A great chance to get some early Christmas presents at this artist's Open Day in Bembridge
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