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    Island authors invited to showcase their work at Isle of Wight Literary Festival

    Two acrobats performing on stage

    Circus meets the pub cellar in a high-stakes Ventnor Fringe debut

    Tommy's drawings in Clayden gallery

    Zine-making, map-making and field recording: free Biosphere Festival workshop comes to Sandown

    Deborah Frances-White

    The Guilty Feminist podcast brings its Road to Gilead Project to Ventnor Fringe

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    Norvil & Josephine bring five-star magic show to Ventnor Fringe this July

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    Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

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    Step into a Time Machine at Naturezones and share what you’d like to see in 2035

    Brading Roman villa biosphere trail

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival reaches halfway point with events still to come

    Person holding up a sign that reads' Community writes off Sandown' with school children walking past

    Sandown Jolly: bring your memories, photos and stories to a free community gathering this Saturday

    From left - Kemp Price and Sam Tyson

    Former rugby teammates take on 100-mile Island challenge for Mountbatten

    aerial view of books laid open on a table

    Island authors invited to showcase their work at Isle of Wight Literary Festival

  • 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.

    children writing on post-it notes to place on the 'tardis'

    Step into a Time Machine at Naturezones and share what you’d like to see in 2035

    Brading Roman villa biosphere trail

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival reaches halfway point with events still to come

    thermometer showing nearly 40 degrees celsius outside by some vegetation

    IW Green Party report calls for Isle of Wight to adapt to more frequent heatwaves

  • Community
    Community
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    Ventnor history society seeks new treasurer to help secure its future

    Person holding up a sign that reads' Community writes off Sandown' with school children walking past

    Sandown Jolly: bring your memories, photos and stories to a free community gathering this Saturday

    WINNER Barn 1, Little Budbridge Farm, after completely rebuilding

    Isle of Wight Society Conservation Awards 2026 celebrate the Island’s heritage restoration work

    Title page of the YouTube video: Greg and Felicity's Seeking the Little Princess Trust

    Isle of Wight filmmaking couple mark hair donation with documentary for children’s wig charity

    Several people involved with erecting the teepee in the field

    Historic camping field in Nettlestone given new life under Island charity

  • News
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    children writing on post-it notes to place on the 'tardis'

    Step into a Time Machine at Naturezones and share what you’d like to see in 2035

    the bay vegan cafe on sandown high street

    New pub could open in former Sandown deli

    County Hall with Ashley Whittaker head on top

    Education chief responds to nervousness over proposed SEND changes

    Brading Roman villa biosphere trail

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival reaches halfway point with events still to come

    Patient lying on a Radiotherapy machine bed with nurse standing next to them

    Island’s lack of radiotherapy has huge impact on cancer patients, report finds

    calculator with print off

    Ventnor history society seeks new treasurer to help secure its future

    A close-up of the Project Pictogram sticker branding

    Isle of Wight businesses urged to back road safety campaign

    accessible walkways on the beach

    Ryde beach accessibility scheme returns for third year with new booking website

    Person holding up a sign that reads' Community writes off Sandown' with school children walking past

    Sandown Jolly: bring your memories, photos and stories to a free community gathering this Saturday

    Handcuffed man

    Ryde man arrested over alleged Ryde Marina fraud investigation

    NHS GP sitting at desk on the phone

    Silent condition caught sooner as NHS kidney screening scheme reaches 9,000 patients

    thermometer showing nearly 40 degrees celsius outside by some vegetation

    IW Green Party report calls for Isle of Wight to adapt to more frequent heatwaves

    Island Foodie Collective Leaflet

    New Island Foodie Collective invites visitors to discover local producers

    From left - Kemp Price and Sam Tyson

    Former rugby teammates take on 100-mile Island challenge for Mountbatten

    Jail corridor new

    Three more men arrested after fatal fire kills man in his 20s in Cowes

    aerial view of books laid open on a table

    Island authors invited to showcase their work at Isle of Wight Literary Festival

  • 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.

    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

    Two Hovertravel craft at Ryde

    New hovercraft route linking Lee-on-Solent with the Isle of Wight begins trial this summer

    staff with cockroaches

    Cowes cleaner discovers box of Madagascan hissing cockroaches during town round

    new green electric bus

    Isle of Wight’s new electric bus fleet cuts emissions by 75 per cent

    Joe Robertson speaking in parliament

    Isle of Wight East MP raises £511 Solent ferry fare in Commons energy debate

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Hazel dormouse in hands © Aggie Thompson
19, June 2025·4 min read

Exciting rediscovery of threatened hazel dormice marks conservation success on the Isle of Wight

Successful conservation efforts lead to the rediscovery of hazel dormice on the Isle of Wight
Advanced Sustainable Mooring Systems with monitoring devices
19, June 2025·3 min read

Innovative mooring systems installed at Seaview to protect seagrass habitats

New eco-friendly moorings in Seaview are part of a major seagrass conservation initiative
Previous Wilder Award School Winner at the presentation
13, June 2025·2 min read

Nominate young changemakers and schools for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Awards

The Wilder Awards are seeking nominations to honour local heroes and initiatives dedicated to nature conservation
swifts in the sky against pinky hue
7, June 2025·1 min read

World Swift Day celebrates remarkable birds and conservation efforts worldwide

Listen out for the screeches and look up into the sky on World Swift Day
Bill Smith on Freshwater beach
5, June 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight resident Bill Smith celebrates 104th birthday with inspiring film about his connection to the ocean

Solent Seascape Project unveils documentary about local legend Bill Smith's life and legacy
A blackbird on a green lawn
4, June 2025·3 min read

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust launches biggest citizen science project yet

This June, join the 30 Days Wild challenge to explore and record local wildlife
Izabella, Gala, Rithu and Lekshmi prepare to lower the cuttlefish nurseries beneath Ryde Pier
30, May 2025·2 min read

Artificial habitats installed in Solent to boost local marine biodiversity

University of Portsmouth students contribute to marine conservation efforts in the Solent
Fox cub caught up in football goal netting
30, May 2025·5 min read

RSPCA urges public to put away football nets to protect local wildlife

As football fever rises, RSPCA warns of dangers nets pose to animals
An Oak Gall on a tree - caused by a number of different wasps
29, May 2025·1 min read

Harbour Farm Nature Group to showcase achievements at Bembridge Community Groups day

Explore nature with guided walks and community engagement at Bembridge event
Jim Baldwin wearing a T-shirt showing a moth, whilst talking to someone
29, May 2025·1 min read

Remembering Jim Baldwin: A life devoted to nature conservation on the Isle of Wight

Jim Baldwin’s passion for wildlife inspired many; a celebration of his life is planned
Christine Jackson at the meeting by the with the new cards
29, May 2025·2 min read

Nurture Nature Cards launch to encourage wildlife-friendly habits in Sandown

Nurture Nature Cards project aims to inspire wildlife conservation through local engagement
Red squirrel on a tree
28, May 2025·1 min read

Wight Squirrel Project raises concerns over reduced red squirrel population

Reports indicate a worrying decrease in red squirrel sightings across the Isle of Wight this year
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