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World Book Night 2025: Island Libraries invite everyone to celebrate reading (updated)
Poetry and Jazz to bring springtime lift to Dimbola Museum and Galleries
Woodford Singers set to return to the Isle of Wight this May
Brevity collaborates with Boojum and Snark to host creative writing events
Pianist Thomas Luke captivates audience at the West Wight Arts Association concert
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Celebrate cycling with family-friendly activities at CycleFest 2025
World Book Night 2025: Island Libraries invite everyone to celebrate reading (updated)
Islanders prepare for Paddle Out Protest to demand an end to sewage pollution
How Old Is It? Astronomer Stephen Tonkin to explore age of the Universe in Isle of Wight talk
Poetry and Jazz to bring springtime lift to Dimbola Museum and Galleries
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Join Mountbatten Isle of Wight in creating a sunflower garden for Walk the Wight 2025
Join the RSPCA’s Wildlife Friends: A chance to help animals thrive in 2025
Sponsors thanked as support builds for Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day
NHS screening technicians raise awareness of AAA screening at Cowes Men’s Shed
Support the Island’s independent lifeboats and sign up for Lifeboat Lotto
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Celebrate cycling with family-friendly activities at CycleFest 2025
Join Mountbatten Isle of Wight in creating a sunflower garden for Walk the Wight 2025
World Book Night 2025: Island Libraries invite everyone to celebrate reading (updated)
Islanders prepare for Paddle Out Protest to demand an end to sewage pollution
Owner of Ventnor’s now-collapsed rock proposed trimming overhang and securing it in 2011
Help! Ventnor’s very public call for help to clear rockfall and reopen road
Join the RSPCA’s Wildlife Friends: A chance to help animals thrive in 2025
How Old Is It? Astronomer Stephen Tonkin to explore age of the Universe in Isle of Wight talk
Poetry and Jazz to bring springtime lift to Dimbola Museum and Galleries
Shanklin Cliff Lift to undergo temporary closure for essential maintenance
Walk the Wight: Do you know how this iconic fundraising walk began?
Sponsors thanked as support builds for Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day
Court of Appeal provisionally rules West Acre planning permission was unlawful (update 4)
Plans for Sandown Town Hall renovations seek Listed Building Consent
NHS screening technicians raise awareness of AAA screening at Cowes Men’s Shed
Proposed housing development in Wootton Bridge raises concerns among parish councillors
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.

Owner of Ventnor’s now-collapsed rock proposed trimming overhang and securing it in 2011
Help! Ventnor’s very public call for help to clear rockfall and reopen road
Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users’ Group to host public meeting in July
Young people with caring responsibilities experience adventure across the Solent
Joe Robertson appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to Shadow Transport Team
New Route 18 bus service improves access between Southsea and QA Hospital
Positive developments in Bath Road closure saga as council agrees to fund repairs, say action group
Belgrave Road rockfall: Notice to be served on landowner to clear debris and make repairs
Bath Road progress: Action group reveals engineering solution and costs
Frustration mounts as Belgrave Road in Ventnor stays closed a month after rockfall
Southern Vectis secures funding for additional electric buses on the Isle of Wight
Comprehensive highway maintenance programme includes residential roads for the first time
Network Rail and British Transport Police launch campaign to prevent railway trespassing
New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
Island Roads completes 40 gritting runs using 830 tonnes of salt this winter
Isle of Wight MPs continue to advocate for improvements to ferry services
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