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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

    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

  • 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.

    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
    Community
    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
    News
    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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National Trust on the Isle of Wight is over all corners of the Island.

They manage nature reserves, offering guided walks, have gardens and houses you can visit, as well as manage fast hectares of beautiful landscapes.

Below are articles mentioning the National Trust.

Regenerating woodland vegetation at Borthwood Isle of Wight ©National Trust Images/Chuck Eccleston
18, January 2022·5 min read

National Trust Isle of Wight to take action to combat Ash Dieback fungal disease

See within for details of where the felling will take place in order to tackle Ash Dieback on National Trust land
Bembridge Windmill
15, October 2020·2 min read

Last remaining windmill on the Isle of Wight receives lifeline grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

Almost 450 heritage organisations in England, including Bembridge Windmill have been awarded cash from the first round of the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage
man eating at a picnic in the sun
10, July 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight second most National Trust picnic spots in the UK

Why not head out for a socially-distanced picnic this weekend and enjoy one of the amazing beauty spots on the Isle of Wight (but don't forget to take your litter home with you)
tyres on mottistone down
8, January 2020·1 min read

150 used tyres dumped in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The National Trust are appealing to Islanders to get in touch if they have any information
'danger ghosts' sign at Mottistone Long Stone Site
7, October 2019·2 min read

‘Have you seen Stone Age ghost of Mottistone?’ asks Isle of Wight sceptical science writer

Following his own recent experience, sceptical science writer Richard Cattle is calling on anyone who has seen or taken photos of the Stone Age ghost of Mottistone to get in touch
Headon Warren
20, August 2019·1 min read

Calling all photographers: Don’t miss deadline for National Trust Photographic competition

Both amateur and professional photographers are being encouraged to enter the competition, which has as its theme 'Our space to explore'.
Sandra and Ian Graham holding giant cheque with display of items made on table in front of windmill
27, June 2019·1 min read

National Trust and Men in Sheds raise £300 for Bembridge Windmill

Bembridge Men in Sheds say they saw an opportunity for both groups to help each other. You can still donate to the £50,000 fundraiser.
Men in Sheds and Sandra
24, May 2019·1 min read

National Trust and Bembridge Men in Sheds come together to restore Isle of Wight windmill

The skilled craftsmen have transformed sweeps from the windmill into a variety of items, which will be on display on the National Trust stand at Bembridge Street Fair on Monday 27th May.
23, November 2018·2 min read

Dog’s owner ends up with broken ribs trying to defend dog from attack

Left with broken ribs, an injured and traumatised dog, a big vet bill, and the knowledge that it could all happen again, Kay got in touch with OnTheWight to tell her story.
national trust cows
1, October 2018·2 min read

National Trust to unveil its vision for linking Compton Bay and Downs

The Conservation charity, National Trust, will be hosting a series of public exhibition days at Freshwater, Brighstone and Brook to unveil plans to link Compton Bay with the Downs. All are welcome.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Sophie Hunter; Benedict Cumberbatch attends the Moet British Independent Film Awards 2014 at Old Billingsgate Market on December 7, 2014 in London, England. Photo by See Li
31, August 2018·1 min read

Benedict Cumberbatch to build family home on the Isle of Wight

So claims Sebastian Shakespeare in the Daily Mail. Benedict and his wife, Sophie are going through planning at the moment to build on the Isle of Wight.
Needles 1
5, December 2017·1 min read

Volunteers from Island Roads help conserve iconic Needles Batteries

This is the second year in a row that volunteers from Island Roads has helped in conserving the iconic Needles Batteries.
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