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    SLO County Stumblers performing on stage

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

    Woman looking at books on the Book Bus

    Vintage Parisian Book Bus set for Ventnor Fringe Square return

    quay arts building 1

    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

  • What’s On
    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.

    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

    quay arts building 1

    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

  • 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.

    Ben showing new wardens how to checking tree health

    Tree wardens gather at Calbourne Mill for expert training day

    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

  • Community
    Community
    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

    People sewing at Independent Arts by Julian Winslow

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

    Ryde rescue crew in boat on water

    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5000

    calculator with print off

    Ventnor history society seeks new treasurer to help secure its future

  • News
    News
    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

    The Volunteers

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

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

    Last chance to join Sandown Jolly at Boojum & Snark tomorrow

    Joy Ballard

    Ex-Ryde Academy head loses right to teach after cruise term-date scandal

    Singer Motor cars from three eras in a car park -

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

    fly-tipping in countryside

    Fly-tipping incidents rise on the Island in first three months of 2026

    lawn and hosepipe with water coming out

    Hosepipe ban to hit the Isle of Wight from 10th July

    Laura Gaudion - centre right - in council chamber

    Council drafts action plan after adult social care rated ‘requires improvement’

    Black and white photo of a wooden abacus

    County Hall braces for update on structural deficit facing Isle of Wight

    model of a house and set of keys on table

    Landlords quitting rental market drives homelessness rise says Isle of Wight Council

    board room table and chairs in sky scraper with floor to ceiling glass windows

    CQC inspection flags leadership gaps at Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust (updated)

    Woman looking at books on the Book Bus

    Vintage Parisian Book Bus set for Ventnor Fringe Square return

    orange chair

    Reform UK’s bid to chair new combined authority sparks backlash

  • 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.

    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

    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

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Wildlife

Bird watchers at Harbour Farm
12, March 2025·4 min read

Harbour Farm Nature Group discusses access plans with the Environment Agency and RSPB

Progress made towards enhancing public access and cultural activities at Harbour Farm
Cows in Newtown by Brook
12, March 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight youth showcase creativity in National Landscape project

The Isle of Wight exhibition features youth artwork in support of landscape conservation
Dog on a lead
11, March 2025·4 min read

Wildlife organisations urge dog owners to protect ground-nesting birds this spring

Dog owners are encouraged to keep pets on leads to protect nesting birds
A beaver sitting on a log
28, February 2025·4 min read

Beavers return: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust backs wild release initiative

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust welcomes government’s decision to legalise wild beaver release in England for ecological benefits
Lukley brook river
17, February 2025·4 min read

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust urges stronger protections for chalk streams

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and councillors push for chalk stream protections
Ian Boyd sitting at a desk in the middle of a meadow
13, February 2025·1 min read

Last chance to contribute to Isle of Wight’s Nature Recovery Strategy consultation

Final chance for Isle of Wight residents to contribute to Nature Recovery Strategy
Trustees Holly Squires, Laura Mc Burnie, Angela Hewitt BEM, Susan Waldron, Friend of Naturezones
5, February 2025·2 min read

Naturezones Wildlife Education Trust receives £72,400 grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund

Naturezones Wildlife Education Trust secures £72,400 to enhance natural history education on the Isle of Wight
Little Lynn Common from the air
2, February 2025·1 min read

Gift to Nature welcomes new sites: Little Lynn Common and Bembridge Silt Lagoon

Little Lynn Common and Bembridge Silt Lagoon are now looked after by Gift to Nature
a mantis shrimp in seagrass
19, December 2024·4 min read

Rare mantis shrimp sighting in Isle of Wight waters captured on video (watch)

Extraordinary mantis shrimp captured on video by Isle of Wight resident
APPPG presentation
17, December 2024·3 min read

RSPCA cautiously optimistic about proposed local government reforms to boost animal welfare

RSPCA hopes UK Government's local government shake-up will improve animal welfare services
Asian Hornet
16, December 2024·2 min read

UK successfully thwarts Asian hornet invasion to protect honeybees

Study shows UK interventions successfully prevent Asian hornets establishing themselves in the UK
Tree lung wort ©Niall Benvie WTML
6, December 2024·7 min read

Unveiling the bizarre beauty of Britain’s unique temperate rainforest wildlife

Woodland Trust supports restoration efforts of Britain's temperate rainforests which shelter rare wildlife
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