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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
    News
    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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The giant green man carnival puppet at Ryde Children's carnival
22, February 2026·3 min read

Behind-the-scenes of Isle of Wight Mardi Gras: a celebration of local art and folklore

Join free workshops and explore the cultural traditions showcased during IW Mardi Gras exhibition
Black and white photo of young musician in the studio with guitar
19, December 2025·2 min read

£1,500 funding available for 18-30-year-olds on the Isle of Wight

Up to £1,500 funding available for young creatives on the Isle of Wight
Emma Critchley, Soundings, Installation views and performances at John Hansard Gallery, Southampton, 2025. Courtesy of the artist.. Performance photograph by Nosa Malcolm
2, October 2025·4 min read

Deep-sea mining and climate regulation highlighted in Soundings exhibition at Quay Arts

Soundings exhibition by Emma Critchley combines film, sound and live dance to explore ocean politics
Jashua's artwork alongside Zixiang's in the Qua Atys Gallery
10, September 2025·2 min read

Quay Arts announces winners of 2025 Biennial OPEN Exhibition ‘SOFT’ awards

Quay Arts celebrates artistic talent with 2025 OPEN Exhibition awards and future exhibitions
old photo of quay arts
5, September 2025·1 min read

Quay Arts invites public to share memories for Harbouring Histories project

Quay Arts and Deadman Theatre are seeking memories of Newport Quayside at this September open day
Black and White photo of skier descending a snow laden mountainside
4, September 2025·1 min read

Quay Arts to host exhibition exploring freeride skiing through photography and film

Momentum showcases the artistry of freeride skiing through photography and a short film
quay arts gallery with large letting on wall reading OPEN
7, May 2025·2 min read

Quay Arts extends deadline for OPEN exhibition, inviting artists to explore ‘SOFT’ theme

The deadline for Quay Arts' OPEN exhibition has been extended for submissions on the theme ‘SOFT’
quay arts building 1
18, May 2024·1 min read

How young Island creatives can utilise Mike Howley Trust’s £1,500 arts grant

Grants up to £1,500 open for 18–30-year-olds in the arts on the Isle of Wight
Architect's Model of Quay Arts Centre
10, April 2024·4 min read

Weekend of cultural heritage talks: History of The London Group and background of Quay Arts building restoration

Architect Tony Fretton discusses Quay Arts' renovation in upcoming free talk, whilst Tim Craven shares The London Group's illustrious history
side of quay arts building
20, February 2024·1 min read

Celebrating 110 years: The London Group’s impact explored at Quay Arts

Quay Arts introduces '111 Not Out,' an exhibition bridging past and present to honour The London Group's 110-year legacy
Close up of costume in Ad Astra exhibition
16, January 2024·2 min read

Shademakers UK Artistic Director Paul McClaren to reveal secrets behind ‘Ad Astra’

Paul McClaren to share creative insights at 'Ad Astra' exhibition artist talk. Book your free place now
India from Studio Delma working on plaster
15, January 2024·1 min read

Master sculptural plaster techniques with artist India Allin at Quay Arts

Quay Arts introduces a new course on sculptural plasterwork, led by artist India Allin
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