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    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

    artists studio with paintbrushes in pots and painted fabric on the walls

    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

    Big Red & The Cava Boys with Angelina, Jo and Dick

    ‘Jimi and Friends Part Two’ draws enthusiastic crowd to Dimbola for Isle of Wight festival tribute

    Audience seated in fold up chairs in the field at Wolverton Manor for the Folk and Blues Day

    Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival returns to Shorwell with award-winning artists

    Cotswold and Newchurch Male Voice Choirs singing in the church

    Newchurch Male Voice Choir joins forces with Cotswold singers for Shanklin concert

  • 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.

    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

    artists studio with paintbrushes in pots and painted fabric on the walls

    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

    Big Red & The Cava Boys with Angelina, Jo and Dick

    ‘Jimi and Friends Part Two’ draws enthusiastic crowd to Dimbola for Isle of Wight festival tribute

    Audience seated in fold up chairs in the field at Wolverton Manor for the Folk and Blues Day

    Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival returns to Shorwell with award-winning artists

  • Community
    Community
    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

    lifeboat lotto balls

    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

    Amy Jolliffe playing guitar in the studio

    Wessex Cancer Support brings community funday back to Ryde in May

    Head of King Arwald by Nigel George

    Last pagan king of Isle of Wight celebrated by Pagans on St Arwald’s Day

  • News
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    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

    the front of county hall

    Reform UK predicted to win most Isle of Wight Council seats in May elections

    Nick and Sue (Evalyn’s parents) with Evalyn, Becky McGregor, Mountbatten CEO, teacher Paula Blackley

    Shalfleet pupil’s sunflower design to feature on 1,000 Walk the Wight medals

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

    polling station sign by a park

    Ultimate candidate guide: Isle of Wight 2026 local election

    Polling station sign outside a church

    Helping you decide who to vote for: May 2026 elections

    artists studio with paintbrushes in pots and painted fabric on the walls

    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

    Big Red & The Cava Boys with Angelina, Jo and Dick

    ‘Jimi and Friends Part Two’ draws enthusiastic crowd to Dimbola for Isle of Wight festival tribute

    Audience seated in fold up chairs in the field at Wolverton Manor for the Folk and Blues Day

    Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival returns to Shorwell with award-winning artists

    roadworks on fairlee road

    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

    Long line of walkers walking up the Tennyson Downs

    Eight thousand walkers expected as Walk the Wight 2026 online registration nears close

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

    Three bottles of the 33 parishes Biosphere blond beer

    New Isle of Wight beer brand celebrates UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status (updated)

    man working on a building site

    Isle of Wight planning application lists and maps: 20 and 27 Apr 2026

  • 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.

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

    roadworks on fairlee road

    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

    car loading on to the floating bridge on the first day of service

    Letter: ‘Temu’ Floating Bridge 6 wastes £1 million a year of your council money

    roadworks sign

    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

    Roadworks lights and signs

    Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

    Ryde Pier Head train station canopy

    Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

    Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes

    Paul Merton standing next to a steam train and coal pile with shovel in hand

    Paul Merton’s upcoming ‘Driving Amazing Trains’ series features the Isle of Wight

    Artist impression of the hovercraft propellor

    Hovercraft propeller from iconic SR-N4 could become East Cowes heritage landmark

    Environmental Services Manager, Jez Mew, with the gritting fleet

    Isle of Wight records mildest gritting winter in 13 years with just 22 runs made

    MMC Rope Access team hanging off Castle Rd Bridge in Wroxall

    Rope-access teams to survey hard-to-reach retaining walls in Ventnor this month

    electric vehicle charging by possessed photography

    Isle of Wight set for major EV charging expansion with over 1,500 new chargepoints planned

    abstract illustration of the Island with ferry to the right and needles lighthouse to the left

    Isle of Wight’s 15-year transport plan moves into delivery phase after public backing

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  • 29, April 2026
Abigail Fox
Joined22, February 2010
Articles31
montage of donkey photos
3, April 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary welcomes six new arrivals including foal Pickle and his mum

Six new donkeys including foal Pickle have arrived at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Four donkeys: Major, Lenny, Wispa and Gabby
7, February 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary seeks Valentine’s Day adopters for ‘Lonely Hearts’

This Valentine's, Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary invites adoptions for four ‘Lonely Hearts'
Fred (foreground) and Roo grazing at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
22, May 2025·1 min read

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary launches new fundraising initiative: the Donkey Sanctuary Lotto

Play the Donkey Sanctuary Lotto for a chance to win £25,000 while donating
Frankie and Eiffion, Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
17, September 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary moves to a new five-day-week to enhance donkey welfare

The two extra days of rest and stress-free grazing will enrich the lives of the donkeys
Donkeys Frankie & Eiffion
15, April 2024·1 min read

Help the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary clinch top family attraction award

Support the Donkey Sanctuary's bid for Best Family Attraction in Muddy Stilettos
Appley Tower Players perform Wish you were here © Holly Jolliffe
4, October 2023·2 min read

Community and creativity: The heartbeat of Ryde’s popular Appley Day

All enjoyed a range of activities at Appley Day, Ryde's tribute to community and outdoor enchantment
Appley Day © Holly Jolliffe
19, September 2023·2 min read

Rediscover Appley Park: Nature, arts and community come together this October

Join the Appley Day celebrations in Ryde: activities, arts, and nature await everyone
Appley Day collage of images
15, October 2022·2 min read

Friends of Appley declare 2022 Appley Day another great success (photos)

Friends of Appley said the support from the local community was brilliant and it was great to see so many people enjoying the beautiful green space
A child looking at bugs and fossils at Appley Day
3, October 2022·2 min read

A fun-filled day for all is promised with the return of Appley Day

There will be a huge amount for families to see and do at Appley Day this coming weekend. Gather your friends and make it a date
Ryde Carnival parade at night
13, October 2021·1 min read

Help shape future Ryde Carnival parades and activities: Survey

Ryde Carnival are collecting responses from people who have attended the carnival in the past to help shape future parades and activities
Goodleaf Tree Climbing relaxing for the night in the tree canopy
5, October 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight tree climbers sleep in canopy for worthy cause

The Big Canopy Campout is supporting The Bob Brown Foundation, who are protecting native forests and ecosystems in Tasmania and Australia
Residents taking part in the #2 Minute Beach Clean launch
28, October 2019·2 min read

Now even easier to do your bit to help keep town and beach litter free

A new initiative to help keep Ryde's town and beach clean of litter has been launched, making it easier for everyone to do their bit
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