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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Overture, Nocturne, Concerto, Symphony

    Sue Paraskeva's cream porcelain

    Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026: Spotlight on five artists across four venues – one week left

    Photo from three rivers music festival showing people sitting in front of stage

    Three Rivers Music Festival returns to Porchfield for May bank holiday weekend

    Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library

    Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

    Illustration of multiple microphones

    Operation Geranium festival brings eight acts to Newport’s Apollo Theatre in June

  • 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.

    Sue Paraskeva's cream porcelain

    Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026: Spotlight on five artists across four venues – one week left

    seagrass meadow

    Priory Bay seagrass drop-in session at Seaview Yacht Club this Saturday

    Photo from three rivers music festival showing people sitting in front of stage

    Three Rivers Music Festival returns to Porchfield for May bank holiday weekend

    Four cyclists taking part in the randonnee

    Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer

    Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library

    Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

  • Community
    Community
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    Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000

    Four cyclists taking part in the randonnee

    Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer

    People taking part in Walk the Wight

    Walk the Wight 2026 raises over £522,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight

    Organisers of the skate art auction

    Freshwater skatepark fundraiser passes £7,000 mark after skate deck art auction

    Ryde rescue crew in boat on water

    Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto to support our local independent lifeboat – and win cash

  • News
    News
    Andrew Garratt standing by road works sign

    Cost of living and road works disruption top Isle of Wight Lib Dem agenda

    People with their hands in the air

    Isle of Wight Council to elect new leader at full council meeting next week

    Joe Robertson speaking in parliament

    Isle of Wight East MP raises £511 Solent ferry fare in Commons energy debate

    seagrass meadow

    Priory Bay seagrass drop-in session at Seaview Yacht Club this Saturday

    Mother and child sitting with GP

    NHS urges Isle of Wight families to check pharmacy and healthcare options over bank holiday weekend

    man sat at diner table typing on his laptop computer, surrounded by mug, paper, fruit bowl and bright light from window

    Visit Isle of Wight launches dedicated industry website for tourism and hospitality businesses

    Dr Luke Helmer talking with volunteers

    20,000 native oysters returned to the Solent in record-breaking restoration effort

    Protesters in the sea for the Paddle Out Protest

    More than 70 Islanders take to Sandown Bay in sewage clean-up call

    Four of the epic riders

    Tesco staff to cycle 18.5 miles across the Isle of Wight to raise money for local charities

    Four cyclists taking part in the randonnee

    Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer

    Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library

    Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

    aerial view of Wilder Little Duxmore

    Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust opens first biodiversity net gain habitat bank

    fifty pound notes

    Ryde Splash Park could cost up to £450,000 to replace, Isle of Wight Council says

    Ryde Arena - Google Maps

    Ryde Town Council urged to engage with Ryde Arena redevelopment plans

    ryde town council meeting

    Ryde town council urged to tackle rising number of empty shops

    Shanklin con club

    Six-surgery NHS dental practice approved for Shanklin Conservative Club

  • 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.

    Joe Robertson speaking in parliament

    Isle of Wight East MP raises £511 Solent ferry fare in Commons energy debate

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Daytime closure of road between Brading and Ryde this week

    Electric cars lined up in the car park

    Wight Community Energy brings Going Electric back to Newport for fifth year

    Class 444 Train Platform 18

    Faulty radio system causes widespread train disruption across southern England

    Red Jet coming into harbour at night

    Red Funnel launches late-night Red Jet charter service for Isle of Wight travellers

    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 (updated)

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Desiree Ratcliffe-Lattimor
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pothole filled with rain
8, March 2026·1 min read

Letter: Can our bin lorries do more than just lift lids?

Innovative technology in waste collection could revolutionise pothole reporting across the Island, believes this reader
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