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    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

    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

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    What's On

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

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    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

    Cyanotype prints of cats

    New Ventnor exhibition traces centuries of our fascination with cats

    Electric cars at Going Electric event at Newport Quay in 2024

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

  • 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.

    men working on electronics repairs at the repair cafe

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

    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

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    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

    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

  • News
    News
    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

    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

    Cyanotype prints of cats

    New Ventnor exhibition traces centuries of our fascination with cats

    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 (updated)

    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

  • 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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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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Lottery grant boosts Team Wilder’s mission to reconnect communities with nature

National Lottery grant propels Team Wilder's community efforts to restore natural habitats
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11, November 2024·3 min read

Local biodiversity boosted on Isle of Wight with Wildlife Trust’s Nextdoor Nature (updated)

Thriving community projects deliver on Nextdoor Nature's green mission, says new report
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6, November 2024·1 min read

Fourth escaped raccoon from Isle of Wight zoo park found

Search over as last raccoon escapee returned to Amazon World Zoo at 2.30am
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3, November 2024·1 min read

Two escapee raccoons safely returned to Amazon World

Two of the four escaped raccoons have been found, Amazon World continues search for the others
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1, November 2024·1 min read

Four escaped raccoons on the Isle of Wight: Check sheds and bonfire piles

Escaped raccoons alert: call or email sightings, check local sheds and bonfires
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31, October 2024·2 min read

Beekeeper successfully relocates 50,000 honeybees from wastewater site

Later in November, they will be transferred to their new permanent home at Ventnor Botanic Garden
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29, October 2024·4 min read

Medina Estuary microplastic levels alarm University of Manchester study

Study reveals severe microplastic pollution in Isle of Wight's Medina Estuary
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18, October 2024·1 min read

Rare blonde squirrel becomes a living attraction at Ventnor Botanic Garden

Ventnor Botanic Garden visitors spot rare blonde squirrel among red Isle of Wight colonies
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4, October 2024·1 min read

Wildlife Trust heralds cancellation of Solent CO2 Pipeline to protect local habitats

Relief sweeps through as Wildlife Trust welcomes the cancellation of the Solent pipeline project
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18, September 2024·1 min read

Butterfly Emergency declared: Big Butterfly Count results reveal lowest numbers on record

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