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Musical theatre: A hobby or a career? An evening of inspiration at the Castle Inn
Celebrate World Parkinson’s Day with local events on the Isle of Wight
Join the Phoenix Choir for their penultimate performance at Newport Minster
Isle of Wight graffiti artist 10 Foot’s latest exhibition celebrates decades of subversive creativity in urban art (updated)
Wet Leg announces new album ‘Moisturizer’ with the release of ‘Catch These Fists’ music video (updated)
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Musical theatre: A hobby or a career? An evening of inspiration at the Castle Inn
Celebrate World Parkinson’s Day with local events on the Isle of Wight
The Repair Cafe returns to Quay Arts for a day of sustainability
Isle of Wight graffiti artist 10 Foot’s latest exhibition celebrates decades of subversive creativity in urban art (updated)
Rookley Village Association announces return of the beloved ‘Gardening Galore’ event
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Jacqueline Gazzard to be sworn in as the Island’s new High Sheriff
The Repair Cafe returns to Quay Arts for a day of sustainability
Ability Dogs 4 Young People seeks passionate volunteers to support fundraising efforts
Freshwater Parish Council approves new play equipment for Stroud Recreation Ground
Mountbatten Isle of Wight announces 16 participants for the Lapland Husky Trail challenge
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Jacqueline Gazzard to be sworn in as the Island’s new High Sheriff
Musical theatre: A hobby or a career? An evening of inspiration at the Castle Inn
Celebrate World Parkinson’s Day with local events on the Isle of Wight
The Repair Cafe returns to Quay Arts for a day of sustainability
Join the Phoenix Choir for their penultimate performance at Newport Minster
Isle of Wight graffiti artist 10 Foot’s latest exhibition celebrates decades of subversive creativity in urban art (updated)
Ability Dogs 4 Young People seeks passionate volunteers to support fundraising efforts
Important dates and deadlines for the 2025 Town and Parish and Community Council elections
Isle of Wight council launches diverse summer programme for adult learning in 2025
Councillor urges community to safeguard natural environments and support local conservation
Cowes Sailability Club chooses Island RIBs’ 6.8m as their new safety boat
RSPCA encourages kindness towards rats this World Rat Day
Cowes Enterprise College celebrates sporting achievements at the Isle of Wight Sports Awards
Freshwater Parish Council approves new play equipment for Stroud Recreation Ground
Comprehensive highway maintenance programme includes residential roads for the first time
Candidates announced for Isle of Wight council by-elections on 1st May
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.

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
Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum hosts visit from Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
Island Roads and IW council respond to calls for better monitoring of landslides and rockfalls
Road can’t reopen until landowner grants access says council
Councillor Ed Blake claims legal action over Bath Road only submitted recently (updated)
Ryde Pier railway line set to reopen ahead of schedule on 2nd May, but with 6 day closure beforehand
Fly-tipping poses risks to railways and environment, says Network Rail study
Isle of Wight NHS Trust clarifies parking plans at St Mary’s Hospital
Wightlink Captain supports Sierra Leone water project through PPE donations
Former union leader, Sir Paul Kenny, appointed to address Isle of Wight ferry issues
Isle of Wight council chairman calls for urgent ferry vessel replacements
Letter: Ventnor’s rockfall highlights need for better monitoring and public awareness
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