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    Three more Saturdays to add your story to Sandown Scribe

    The 2023 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sandown's Eastern beach

    Sandown makes UK Town of Culture shortlist as 398 bids narrowed to 15

    Fran Heath paintings at Quay Arts cropped

    Final days to see Fran Heath’s Retrospectrum exhibition at Quay Arts

    Fringe audience © Julian Winslow

    Nine Ventnor Fringe shows worth grabbing tickets for this July

    Cyanotype prints of cats

    New Ventnor exhibition traces centuries of our fascination with cats

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    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.

    red squirrel on a tree trunk by seneynwr

    Pickle and Dill hosts reading for Island’s ‘Watership Down’ tale

    Fran Heath paintings at Quay Arts cropped

    Final days to see Fran Heath’s Retrospectrum exhibition at Quay Arts

    Fringe audience © Julian Winslow

    Nine Ventnor Fringe shows worth grabbing tickets for this July

    aerial view of Newclose cricket ground

    Monty Panesar to captain Celebrity XI at Newclose in September for charity cricket match

    men working on electronics repairs at the repair cafe

    Have your broken bike or garden furniture mended at Repair Cafe this Saturday

  • Sustainability
    Sustainability

    If you want to find out more about sustainability and the issues that affect our environment, you’re in the right place.

    Whether it’s details of changes you can make at home, or at your business or work, we lay out the facts and let you share your opinion.

    Below are articles relating to sustainability and green issues on the Isle of Wight.

    Dead Lawn

    Environment Agency moves Hampshire and Isle of Wight to ‘prolonged dry weather’ status

    Ventnor is the site of major coastal defence work by the EA & Isle of Wight council

    Ground investigations to begin this summer for Ventnor coastal defence scheme

    The 2023 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sandown's Eastern beach

    Sandown makes UK Town of Culture shortlist as 398 bids narrowed to 15

  • Community
    Community
    Top: Aaron Rolf, Zara Knight and Gemma Blamire Bottom: Zara’s grandad Andy Duddigan and Becky McGregor

    Childhood friend creates lasting tribute for Mountbatten’s gardens to Sophie Rolf

    a hedgehog drinking water from a bowl

    RSPCA urges public not to forget wildlife as heatwave returns

    The 2023 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sandown's Eastern beach

    Sandown makes UK Town of Culture shortlist as 398 bids narrowed to 15

    Freshwater lifeboat and four crew setting out on the water

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

    volunteers on isle of wight nature reserve

    Volunteers needed as Wildlife Trust launches summer conservation drive on the Island

  • News
    News
    two women talking about sandown

    Three more Saturdays to add your story to Sandown Scribe

    red squirrel on a tree trunk by seneynwr

    Pickle and Dill hosts reading for Island’s ‘Watership Down’ tale

    Top: Aaron Rolf, Zara Knight and Gemma Blamire Bottom: Zara’s grandad Andy Duddigan and Becky McGregor

    Childhood friend creates lasting tribute for Mountbatten’s gardens to Sophie Rolf

    a hedgehog drinking water from a bowl

    RSPCA urges public not to forget wildlife as heatwave returns

    Dead Lawn

    Environment Agency moves Hampshire and Isle of Wight to ‘prolonged dry weather’ status

    Ventnor is the site of major coastal defence work by the EA & Isle of Wight council

    Ground investigations to begin this summer for Ventnor coastal defence scheme

    The 2023 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sandown's Eastern beach

    Sandown makes UK Town of Culture shortlist as 398 bids narrowed to 15

    Joseph Thurbin on foraging walk

    Biosphere Festival closes with sold-out walks, 275 species counted, and a spot among the UK’s best nature festivals

    Fran Heath paintings at Quay Arts cropped

    Final days to see Fran Heath’s Retrospectrum exhibition at Quay Arts

    Ventnor Bus Depot

    Ventnor Coach Station could be demolished under new redevelopment plans

    Badger in the woodland

    Rural crime rises across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with wildlife offences more than doubling

    Ed Blake and Rose Freeman

    Conservative leader accuses Reform Committee Chair of being unable to answer question alone

    The Bay CE School pupils at Breakfast Club

    Free breakfast clubs expand to more Island primary schools this September

    Bouquet of flowers on a dark background with photo of Lucas Strutt on top

    Family pay tribute to Cowes man who died in house fire

    family paddling in the sea at Colwell Bay

    Freshwater Parish Council votes no confidence in Southern Water (updated)

    Fringe audience © Julian Winslow

    Nine Ventnor Fringe shows worth grabbing tickets for this July

  • 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.

    map of military maneouvres by RAF Coningsby Spotters Group 2

    Up to eight military aircraft take part in five-day air exercise near the Island

    20mph zone road sign

    Speeding drivers show a lack of respect for their community, says councillor

    Singer Motor cars from three eras in a car park -

    Classic Singer convoy on the Isle of Wight for National Car Weekend

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Letter: Why can’t the Isle of Wight build tunnels like Shetland?

    A close-up of the Project Pictogram sticker branding

    Isle of Wight businesses urged to back road safety campaign

    Jack sitting on the beach pointing to some old steel rails

    Wight Wanderer YouTuber searches for clues to Atherfield’s forgotten coastal tramway

    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

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The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) was formed after the Government offered local areas the opportunity to take control of their future economic development.

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20, August 2024·1 min read

Unlock your business’s potential with the Solent Business Accelerator’s strategic support

Solent Business Accelerator provides tailored support for companies aiming to scale up
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12, December 2022·1 min read

Learn how to build a sustainable career in the creative sector at IW Creative Network event

Find out more and book your place at the IW Creative Network event being hosted at Ventnor Exchange
Left to right: Matt Crocker - Senior Vice President of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions, Dr Lindsay-Marie Armstrong - Associate Professor within the School of Engineering at the University of Southampton and Solent Academic Cluster lead for the Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre, Anne-Marie Mountifield - Chief Executive of Solent LEP and Will Lochhead - Deputy Director of Industrial Carbon Capture and Hydrogen Business Models
2, November 2022·3 min read

The Solent Cluster: Major decarbonisation initiative launched to substantially reduce Solent CO2 emissions

The Solent Cluster is the first major decarbonisation initiative that would substantially reduce CO2 emissions from industry, transport and households across the Solent
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30, November 2021·1 min read

Funding to help Solent businesses to improve technology, tackle climate change and reduce pollution

Chairman of the Solent LEP says is incredibly important businesses have access to the funds they need to transition to net zero
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4, November 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight small business owners invited to free webinar to help improve sleep and wellbeing

The free webinar aims to support the mental and physical health of those running small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Solent area
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28, October 2021·1 min read

Solent LEP launch new podcast series

Focusing each month on a different business topic, such as the environment, international trade and e-commerce, the informative podcasts feature an expert guest chatting openly
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25, October 2021·2 min read

Sustainable Business Support Programme supports local businesses to reduce environmental impact and save money

Isle of Wight businesses can take advantage of this new programme to help them save money and reduce their environmental impact
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6, October 2021·6 min read

‘A new Floating Bridge is a realistic possibility’ Cllr lays out detail of FB future

A new Floating Bridge is a realistic possibility, says Cllr Phil Jordan, while blasting the previous administration’s ‘dithering’ four year track record, labelling their huge spending on it, ‘the most expensive sticking plaster this Island has probably ever seen’
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30, September 2021·1 min read

Inspiring the next generation of young people during World Space Week

The South East of England teems with space activity and opportunities for new generations, with more than 190 space related organisations
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13, September 2021·2 min read

Solent’s Maritime Sector gets on board with Green Recovery plans

The event was part of a national programme, designed to support Maritime UK's bid to Government for £1 billion investment to stimulate maritime decarbonisation
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23, August 2021·2 min read

Solent LEP’s Skills Advisory Panel seeking new member from Voluntary and Community sector

Solent LEP is seeking a new panel member on their Skills Advisory Panel to reflect the collective views of the Voluntary and Community sector at a strategic level
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6, August 2021·2 min read

Bespoke mentoring on offer for Isle of Wight creative sector businesses

The Solent LEP are offering a tailored approach to businesses in the creative sector, so do get in touch to see how they can help you
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