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    The 2023 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sandown's Eastern beach

    Sandown makes UK Town of Culture shortlist as 398 bids narrowed to 15

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    Final days to see Fran Heath’s Retrospectrum exhibition at Quay Arts

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    Nine Ventnor Fringe shows worth grabbing tickets for this July

    Cyanotype prints of cats

    New Ventnor exhibition traces centuries of our fascination with cats

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    Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

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    Pickle and Dill hosts reading for Island’s ‘Watership Down’ tale

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    Final days to see Fran Heath’s Retrospectrum exhibition at Quay Arts

    Fringe audience © Julian Winslow

    Nine Ventnor Fringe shows worth grabbing tickets for this July

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    Monty Panesar to captain Celebrity XI at Newclose in September for charity cricket match

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    Have your broken bike or garden furniture mended at Repair Cafe this Saturday

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    Dead Lawn

    Environment Agency moves Hampshire and Isle of Wight to ‘prolonged dry weather’ status

    Ventnor is the site of major coastal defence work by the EA & Isle of Wight council

    Ground investigations to begin this summer for Ventnor coastal defence scheme

    The 2023 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sandown's Eastern beach

    Sandown makes UK Town of Culture shortlist as 398 bids narrowed to 15

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    Top: Aaron Rolf, Zara Knight and Gemma Blamire Bottom: Zara’s grandad Andy Duddigan and Becky McGregor

    Childhood friend creates lasting tribute for Mountbatten’s gardens to Sophie Rolf

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    RSPCA urges public not to forget wildlife as heatwave returns

    The 2023 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sandown's Eastern beach

    Sandown makes UK Town of Culture shortlist as 398 bids narrowed to 15

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    Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto and support our independent lifeboat crews

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    Volunteers needed as Wildlife Trust launches summer conservation drive on the Island

  • News
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    two women talking about sandown

    Three more Saturdays to add your story to Sandown Scribe

    red squirrel on a tree trunk by seneynwr

    Pickle and Dill hosts reading for Island’s ‘Watership Down’ tale

    Top: Aaron Rolf, Zara Knight and Gemma Blamire Bottom: Zara’s grandad Andy Duddigan and Becky McGregor

    Childhood friend creates lasting tribute for Mountbatten’s gardens to Sophie Rolf

    a hedgehog drinking water from a bowl

    RSPCA urges public not to forget wildlife as heatwave returns

    Dead Lawn

    Environment Agency moves Hampshire and Isle of Wight to ‘prolonged dry weather’ status

    Ventnor is the site of major coastal defence work by the EA & Isle of Wight council

    Ground investigations to begin this summer for Ventnor coastal defence scheme

    The 2023 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sandown's Eastern beach

    Sandown makes UK Town of Culture shortlist as 398 bids narrowed to 15

    Joseph Thurbin on foraging walk

    Biosphere Festival closes with sold-out walks, 275 species counted, and a spot among the UK’s best nature festivals

    Fran Heath paintings at Quay Arts cropped

    Final days to see Fran Heath’s Retrospectrum exhibition at Quay Arts

    Ventnor Bus Depot

    Ventnor Coach Station could be demolished under new redevelopment plans

    Badger in the woodland

    Rural crime rises across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with wildlife offences more than doubling

    Ed Blake and Rose Freeman

    Conservative leader accuses Reform Committee Chair of being unable to answer question alone

    The Bay CE School pupils at Breakfast Club

    Free breakfast clubs expand to more Island primary schools this September

    Bouquet of flowers on a dark background with photo of Lucas Strutt on top

    Family pay tribute to Cowes man who died in house fire

    family paddling in the sea at Colwell Bay

    Freshwater Parish Council votes no confidence in Southern Water (updated)

    Fringe audience © Julian Winslow

    Nine Ventnor Fringe shows worth grabbing tickets for this July

  • 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.

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    map of military maneouvres by RAF Coningsby Spotters Group 2

    Up to eight military aircraft take part in five-day air exercise near the Island

    20mph zone road sign

    Speeding drivers show a lack of respect for their community, says councillor

    Singer Motor cars from three eras in a car park -

    Classic Singer convoy on the Isle of Wight for National Car Weekend

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Letter: Why can’t the Isle of Wight build tunnels like Shetland?

    A close-up of the Project Pictogram sticker branding

    Isle of Wight businesses urged to back road safety campaign

    Jack sitting on the beach pointing to some old steel rails

    Wight Wanderer YouTuber searches for clues to Atherfield’s forgotten coastal tramway

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

    richard quigley and the minister in meeting with ferry companies

    Minister visits Isle of Wight to hear ferry firms’ emissions scheme concerns

    traffic information sign at side of road

    Fairlee Road one-way system returns for Isle of Wight Festival week

    gurnard parish council meeting

    Gurnard parking problems described as ‘biggest issue’ facing residents

    one-network road closures map

    Checking before you travel could save you time and frustration: Isle of Wight roadworks map

    teenagers on a bus

    Isle of Wight families set to save thousands under Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme

    Towngate Bridge, Newport

    Weight restrictions lifted on seven Isle of Wight bridges

    Quay wall at the ferry terminal

    Red Funnel submits plans to repair failing quay wall near ferry terminal

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road night works to improve two sections of Newport road next month

    Steve Cooper at community meeting

    Ventnor Town Council renews community bus contract and freshens up public conveniences

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Dead Lawn
10, July 2026·2 min read

Environment Agency moves Hampshire and Isle of Wight to ‘prolonged dry weather’ status

Environment Agency declares prolonged dry weather status for the Island and the hosepipe ban comes into force today
Ventnor is the site of major coastal defence work by the EA & Isle of Wight council
10, July 2026·2 min read

Ground investigations to begin this summer for Ventnor coastal defence scheme

Ground investigations begin on Ventnor seafront next week - the next milestone in a major scheme to protect the town's coastline for the next 60 years
Yaverland sea defences
7, February 2025·2 min read

Environment Agency announces community events for Shanklin and Yaverland Coastal Defence Schemes

Join the conversation on coastal protection with events in Sandown Bay and online
Yaverland sea defences
25, March 2024·1 min read

Sea defence revamp set to protect Sandown and Shanklin for five decades

Significant coastal defence upgrades planned for Yaverland, Sandown, and Shanklin
Yaverland sea defences
18, October 2023·2 min read

Have your say: Coastal defence options for Yaverland, Sandown, and Shanklin

Online consultation seeks feedback on coastal defence restoration for Yaverland, Sandown, and Shanklin
Brading Marshes Nature Reserve
14, September 2023·1 min read

Embankment Road coastal defences undergo groundwork investigations by Environment Agency

Environment Agency investigates Embankment Road's defences, safeguarding Bembridge Harbour and Brading Marshes
Mottistone Down © National Trust
14, September 2023·4 min read

National Trust joins forces with Natural England for multi million pound wildlife recovery mission

£14.5m grant aims to supercharge the recovery of England's endangered and rare species
Aerial view of yaverland
27, June 2022·1 min read

Share your views on reducing risk of flooding and coastal erosion in Shanklin and Yaverland

The idea is to capture the public's ideas, concerns and recommendations early on, so get involved if you have an interest in Shanklin and Yaverland's coastlines
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