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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
    Brook Bay with Dog

    Dog-friendly beaches on the Isle of Wight where you can walk all year round

    Hale common road junction from google maps

    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

    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

  • 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.

    Hale common road junction from google maps

    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

    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

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British notes and coins, money cash
24, February 2026·2 min read

Liberal Democrats propose scrapping proposed parking charge increases whilst supporting key services

Liberal Democrat budget amendment aims to reverse proposed parking charges while prioritising community and economic needs
County Hall - looking through the lavender on other side of road
18, September 2025·1 min read

Liberal Democrats call for urgent reconsideration of Isle of Wight local government reorganisation vote

Liberal Democrats urge reconsideration of recent local government decision that threatens Isle of Wight's status
British notes and coins, money cash
25, February 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight council urged to prioritise poverty reduction fund in budget meeting

LibDem councillors emphasise the importance of investment in prevention strategies to tackle growing poverty
Cut out shot of Andrew Garratt with County Hall as background
7, January 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight must remain a standalone unitary authority, says Liberal Democrat group

Andrew Garratt outlines the priorities of Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats ahead of crucial devolution discussions
County Hall - looking through the lavender on other side of road
27, February 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight Lib Dems propose focus on housing, mental health and support for women moving on after trauma

Isle of Wight Lib Dems push for enhanced support in trauma, mental health, and housing in the 2024/25 council budget
Michael Lilley and Nick Stuart new
15, February 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats nominate candidates for East and West constituencies

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats choose their parliamentary candidates for the General Election
Andrew Garrett with greenfield land
21, June 2022·2 min read

Letter: Conservative councillors appear to favour more homes at Camp Hill, which includes green fields and areas of environmental importance

Cllr Garratt has offered to walk the Conservative councillors around the area so they can see the impact their proposals would have on green fields and environmentally important site in the forest
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22, February 2021·4 min read

Isle of Wight LibDem budget prioritises communities, business and the environment

The Liberal Democrat Group on Isle of Wight council set out their proposals for an alternative budget - set to be debated on Wednesday - which sees a focus on community, businesses and the environment
parking meter
25, February 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats budget includes 30 min free parking, cash for libraries, beach cleaning and more

The Isle of Wight Lib Dems say they would put more money into adult care and children's services, as well as keep funding for beach cleaning and community libraries and trial 30 minutes free parking in Newport
calculator and money
26, February 2019·2 min read

Liberal Democrat councillors put forward ‘prudent budget plans’

The Isle of Wight LibDem councillors say their budget plans are prudent, paid for by redirecting money that would otherwise go into the Council’s transformation and general reserves.
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26, February 2018·1 min read

Lib Dem’s budget amendments will ‘reduce the strain on services and on council tax payers’

Reinvesting in youth services and the cross-Solent travel scheme that helps people attending appointments on the mainland for radiotherapy, chemotherapy and renal dialysis are just some of the budget amendments being put forward by the LibDems this week.
medina way st marys roundabout
12, February 2018·1 min read

St Mary’s roundabout: Share your views on plans with local councillor

Cllr Garratt says he set up the survey because he's concerned the Council's own consultation may not gather enough information for the Cabinet to make a properly informed decision.
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