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    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

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    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

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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

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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

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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

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    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

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    Brook Bay with Dog

    Dog-friendly beaches on the Isle of Wight where you can walk all year round

    Hale common road junction from google maps

    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

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    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

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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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    Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel.

    Hale common road junction from google maps

    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

    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

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3, December 2024·4 min read

Ryde’s winter wonderland awaits at the Merry and Bright Festival 2024

Experience Ryde's transformation into a festive winter wonderland this December
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17, October 2024·4 min read

Ryde celebrates the festive season with the return of Merry and Bright – Festival of Light

Ryde's Festival of Light returns with digital workshops, live music and a vibrant lantern parade
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16, October 2024·1 min read

Future Works event: Where Isle of Wight’s young creatives connect and collaborate

Kickstart your creative career at Future Works networking event on Isle of Wight
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27, August 2024·1 min read

Ryde’s High Street becomes a canvas for colourful Children’s Carnival despite wet weather

Despite the rain, Ryde's Children's Carnival dazzles with costumes and a giant Green Man puppet
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6, August 2024·2 min read

Creative Events Assistant placement opens for young Isle of Wight creatives

Paid six-month Creative Events Assistant role aimed at Isle of Wight young people - don't miss the 11th August deadline
New Carnival's three new big head costumes - Berlamacco, Harlequin and Pierrot cropped
13, July 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight shines at Mardi Gras 2024 with vibrant ‘Story of Carnival’ theme

Joyful parade and children's activities mark Mardi Gras 2024 on Isle of Wight
Wootton Primary School representing Walking, Hiking and Cycling
24, June 2024·3 min read

Ryde’s streets to come alive with the history and culture of carnival

Ryde set to host vibrant Isle of Wight Mardi Gras, celebrating carnival's rich history
arnival artists and costume designers Joel Lines and Kira Lacey working on the hand of the puppet.
24, May 2024·2 min read

New Carnival to unveil giant Green Man puppet at Ryde’s summer streets

Artistic volunteers create a folklore-inspired Green Man puppet for Ryde's celebrations
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25, January 2024·3 min read

IW Mardi Gras 2024: Isle of Wight’s vibrant Carnival history celebration unveiled

Schools and community groups invited to take part in colourful IW Mardi Gras festivities in 2024
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18, December 2023·3 min read

‘Project Projection’: Ryde students light up former church with digital art exhibition

Young artists dazzle Ryde with digital projections on historic church, funded by Hornpipe Guildhall Trust Portsmouth
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8, December 2023·3 min read

Ryde gets set for ‘Merry and Bright’ festive extravaganza this weekend

Celebrate the season at Ryde's 'Merry and Bright' with parades, live performances, late night shopping and more
Lantern Parade at the Merry and Bright event 2022
24, October 2023·3 min read

Merry and Bright: Lantern parade and digital art light up Ryde’s Festive celebration

Mark your diaries as Ryde gears up for its enchanting 'Merry and Bright' festive celebrations this December
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