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    SLO County Stumblers performing on stage

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    Vintage Parisian Book Bus set for Ventnor Fringe Square return

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    Quay Arts marks 50 years with new exhibition, The Centre

    Sweet Dreams exhibition showing the bed and piano

    Sleep and dreams inspire new Ryde exhibition at Monkton Arts

    People sewing at Independent Arts by Julian Winslow

    Island charity wants your views on its creative workshops and wider support

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    Electric cars at Going Electric event at Newport Quay in 2024

    Going Electric show returns to Newport with over 40 new EVs on display

    Riverside Centre

    Solicitor to explain key SEND legal issues at Newport event

    SLO County Stumblers performing on stage

    Medina Bookshop to host American old-time music night with the SLO County Stumblers

    Tracy outside Boojum and Snark with a sign that reads 'sandown jolly'

    Last chance to join Sandown Jolly at Boojum & Snark tomorrow

    Woman looking at books on the Book Bus

    Vintage Parisian Book Bus set for Ventnor Fringe Square return

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    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.

    Island Roads contractor on a quad bike spraying glyphosate - Madeira Road, Ventnor

    Isle of Wight Greenpeace petition calls on Council to phase out glyphosate use

    volunteers on isle of wight nature reserve

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

    extinction rebellion banner at climate crisis march

    Lib Dem councillor calls on Isle of Wight Council to reconfirm climate emergency

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    volunteers on isle of wight nature reserve

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

    John Caulcutt and Sami Robertson

    Island swimmer to tackle 71-mile Isle of Wight circuit for Parkinson’s charity

    Vernon Square Summer Party 2026

    Live music, raffles and Pimm’s mark Vernon Square’s summer celebration

    Sports day at Ryde School With Upper Chine

    Fancy dress fun run to launch Wight Games Festival this July: Sign up today

    The Volunteers

    Sold-out supper club event tops £25,000 raised for Island charities

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    Island Roads contractor on a quad bike spraying glyphosate - Madeira Road, Ventnor

    Isle of Wight Greenpeace petition calls on Council to phase out glyphosate use

    volunteers on isle of wight nature reserve

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

    extinction rebellion banner at climate crisis march

    Lib Dem councillor calls on Isle of Wight Council to reconfirm climate emergency

    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

    Man sat in dark room looking depressed sad

    Watchdog highlights gaps in care for people with autism held in segregation

    20mph zone road sign

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

    John Caulcutt and Sami Robertson

    Island swimmer to tackle 71-mile Isle of Wight circuit for Parkinson’s charity

    Chester the cat looking happy with kitten

    Isle of Wight sees 26% rise in summer animal cruelty reports, says RSPCA

    Eco Refill cheque being presented to West Wight Sports and Community Centre

    West Wight Eco Refill scheme tops £1,000 in first year

    Green Impact Award winners with their awards

    Island businesses honoured for green action at 2026 awards

    The WAM Team at Hole 10

    Wight Aviation Museum joins crazy golf course as new Island landmark

    Vernon Square Summer Party 2026

    Live music, raffles and Pimm’s mark Vernon Square’s summer celebration

    Sports day at Ryde School With Upper Chine

    Fancy dress fun run to launch Wight Games Festival this July: Sign up today

    Ashley Whittaker

    School places review agreed as council panel calls situation ‘critical and urgent’

    Alan Taylor (background right)

    Men ‘turned away’ from GP prostate tests, Island meeting told

    SLO County Stumblers performing on stage

    Medina Bookshop to host American old-time music night with the SLO County Stumblers

  • 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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volunteers on isle of wight nature reserve
7, July 2026·5 min read

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust seeks summer volunteers for varied conservation roles
swift mapper website
28, June 2026·2 min read

Swift Awareness Week: how Isle of Wight residents are helping a species in decline

Swift Awareness Week highlights the urgent need to protect a beloved but declining summer visitor
Biosphere Festival River and Beaver Yar Walk
26, June 2026·5 min read

Grassroots Isle of Wight festival connecting nature and community starts on Saturday

The third Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival opens this Saturday with over 100 events taking place across the Island
Volunteers clearing a big patch of balsam
26, June 2026·4 min read

Isle of Wight residents urged to report invasive species sightings during national awareness week

Spot it, record it, stop it: Islanders urged to help protect rivers and coast during Invasive Species Week
Illustration of a red squirrel alongside the words ' The grey escape 27 June to 5 July 2026'
25, June 2026·2 min read

Newport’s streets become a living game board as young people launch The Grey Escape

Free street game transforms Newport into nine-day adventure during Biosphere Festival 2026
Lucia Para sitting by beach painting
8, June 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival programme returns with more than 100 events across the Island

The Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival returns with its largest ever community programme - more than 100 events to take part in
A common swift flying in the sky
7, June 2026·3 min read

World Swift Day joy as Freshwater development’s nest bricks attract their first swifts

Swifts have finally moved into nest bricks built into a Freshwater estate in 2015
staff with cockroaches
24, May 2026·2 min read

Cowes cleaner discovers box of Madagascan hissing cockroaches during town round

Island Roads staff rescue abandoned Madagascan hissing cockroaches found in Cowes rubbish box
Newtown River at Ningwood
9, April 2026·1 min read

Big River Watch returns in April – here’s how to get involved

Volunteers can help monitor UK river health during a week-long citizen science survey
A former arable field at Wilder Nunwell, slowly transforming into a mosaic of habitats
8, April 2026·3 min read

What makes Isle of Wight’s beaches and parks good for us? Researchers aim to find out

Researchers will survey visitors at five Isle of Wight sites to study nature's wellbeing benefits
seagrass meadow
6, March 2026·4 min read

Seagrass conservation boosted by interactive map for boaters in the Solent

New mapping tool offers vital information to safeguard seagrass meadows in the Solent
pheasant and daffodils at Naturezones
6, March 2026·1 min read

Naturezones says thank you to Lottery players with free entry during Open Week

National Lottery players can enjoy complimentary entry and drinks at Naturezones on selected days this month
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