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    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    Robert Carter's painting in the window of Peer Studios

    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

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

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

  • 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.

    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    Robert Carter's painting in the window of Peer Studios

    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

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

  • 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
    voi bike and scooter

    Isle of Wight e-scooter and bike share schemes set to continue until 2028

    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

    close up of keys in front door

    Nearly 30,000 Isle of Wight renters set to benefit as Renters’ Rights Act comes into force

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

    two woman sat at a computer with one looking into the camera by alexey demidov

    Parents urged to extend Child Benefit before it stops automatically in August

    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

  • 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.

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

    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

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confetti falling with light blue background by jason leung
21, August 2025·2 min read

Lift Ryde students celebrate impressive GCSE and BTEC results following pandemic challenges

Resilient Lift Ryde students achieve impressive GCSE results, preparing for sixth form education
Gold congratulations balloons in garden by brett garwood new
14, August 2025·2 min read

Lift Ryde students celebrate outstanding A-Level and vocational results this year

Lift Ryde students celebrate impressive A Level results, with many heading to university
Ryde Academy Yvie Partridge, Catherine Propia, Bonita Hunnybun, Holly Clark, Rafe Hodge-Thomas, Katie Molloy, Neve Budge with OTW flash
24, August 2023·2 min read

Ryde Academy celebrates GCSE results amidst post-Pandemic challenges

Ryde Academy's Year 11 students excel in GCSEs, celebrating their remarkable achievements
Montage of ryde academy students with their results
17, August 2023·2 min read

Ryde Academy celebrates exceptional A-Level and CTEC results, students secure top university places

Ryde Academy celebrates remarkable A-Level results, with students securing places at top universities
Ryde Academy GCSE Day
17, January 2023·1 min read

Ryde Academy praised by Ofsted Inspectors and awarded ‘Good’ in all areas

The Chair of Ryde's Academy Council said, "The latest report for Ryde Academy is a pleasing endorsement of the hard work of the staff, pupils and their parents and carers"
Ryde Academy students donate food to Aspire
16, December 2022·1 min read

Ryde Academy students show holiday spirit with food drive for Aspire Ryde community hub

Ryde Academy students collected Christmas treats for local community hub Aspire Ryde through the school's house system, with Blue house winning the most points
Ryde Academy students with food donations for animal sanctuary
24, November 2022·1 min read

Ryde Academy student council gather donations for animal sanctuary

With massively rising energy costs, the Wildheart Trust approached Ryde Academy to seek help in the form of food donations for the animals
Ryde Academy pupils at remembrance service
11, November 2022·1 min read

Ryde Academy’s Remembrance Service commemorates fallen soldiers

The student council organised a Remembrance Service to commemorate British service members
Ryde Academy A-level results day
18, August 2022·3 min read

A-Level results: Ryde Academy students triumph despite the impact of Covid

The Principal of Ryde Academy said, "Our overall feeling is one of huge relief that these incredible young people have the opportunity to progress on to amazing futures and to achieve their dreams"
6th Form Young Enterprise Team
5, March 2022·1 min read

Enterprising Sixth Formers launch Smile Buddy, a bamboo toothbrush subscription service (updated)

The team have raised £365 to go towards buying stock, packaging and marketing for their bamboo toothbrush subscription service called Smile Buddy. Find out more within
Issac Wynn Year 11, Max Rolf Year 11, Hannah Howard Year 11, Carla Harrison Year 11, Becca Aspden Year 11, Sasha Ringer Year 10, Amelia McCarthy Year 11, Ollie O’toole Year 11, Benson Hardy Year 11
3, March 2022·1 min read

Donations for Ukraine can now be dropped off at Ryde Academy

Ryde Academy have put together a list of what's most needed for those in Ukraine, which can be dropped off with them over the coming weeks
Red House, LTR - Lewey Way, Jack Wright
20, December 2021·1 min read

Annual food donations for Aspire double as some families face tough Christmas

The principal said that the amount of donations received this year is more than double than previously collected and a sign of the community's recognition that so many families are going to have a tough Christmas
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