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    Nude life drawing of woman laying on bed

    Isle of Wight Open Studios: Rachel Clare and Teresa Grimaldi open new Bonchurch venue

    Watercolour Paintings of birds by Angela Hewitt

    Angela Hewitt offers half-price original art at Open Studios this May

    Actress playing Virginia Woolf overlooking Freshwater Bay

    Stories Underfoot: Walk with Virginia Woolf and Oscar Wilde in new Isle of Wight heritage series

    Pic 1. Completed mural adjacent to Sandown Station at Los Altos, credit

    Young people lead Sandown Station transformation with murals, art and photography

    child reading a book

    Isle of Wight Book Awards return for fifth year with new poetry prize honouring Marion Carmichael

  • 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.

    Nude life drawing of woman laying on bed

    Isle of Wight Open Studios: Rachel Clare and Teresa Grimaldi open new Bonchurch venue

    Watercolour Paintings of birds by Angela Hewitt

    Angela Hewitt offers half-price original art at Open Studios this May

    Actress playing Virginia Woolf overlooking Freshwater Bay

    Stories Underfoot: Walk with Virginia Woolf and Oscar Wilde in new Isle of Wight heritage series

    Powerboat True Blue (Class 2)

    UKOPRA Round the Island offshore powerboat race: 30 teams to compete this May

    child reading a book

    Isle of Wight Book Awards return for fifth year with new poetry prize honouring Marion Carmichael

  • Community
    Community
    Mountbatten nurses and carers celebrate winning gold at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026

    Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards thanks to public vote

    Freshwater Lifeboat crew and boat

    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000

    yarmouth gig holding the oar

    Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club to carry 12-foot oar across the Isle of Wight for Walk the Wight

    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

  • News
    News
    The shoreline at Osborne Estate

    King Charles hears Isle of Wight coast path concerns from leading rambler

    Black and white photo of a man at the work bence in the factory by Derrick Saines

    Former Ronson lighter factory workers invited to share memories at Newport reunion

    Ballot boxes at Isle of Wight council election count

    Isle of Wight Council elections leave local authority under no overall control (updated)

    Powerboat True Blue (Class 2)

    UKOPRA Round the Island offshore powerboat race: 30 teams to compete this May

    Older person using a laptop

    Wight BID survey launched to shape future of Isle of Wight tourism strategy

    Portsmouth election count

    Election results for neighbouring councils in Portsmouth and Southampton

    child reading a book

    Isle of Wight Book Awards return for fifth year with new poetry prize honouring Marion Carmichael

    A lone sparrow sitting on a tree branch

    Isle of Wight Youth Trust marks Mental Health Awareness Week with free events and self-care tips

    People at the Freshwater meeting

    Fort Victoria Country Park outdoor gym sparks resident backlash over lack of consultation

    Class 444 Train Platform 18

    Faulty radio system causes widespread train disruption across southern England

    Man holding hand to forehead looking confused

    New Isle of Wight election game – Guess the party from the candidate quote

    Polling station sign

    Everything you need to know before voting in Thursday’s Isle of Wight Council elections

    polling station entrance

    Full list of 70 polling stations for Isle of Wight Council elections on Thursday

    people attending the emergency climate briefing screening blurred background

    Local environmental groups gather in Bembridge to inspire climate and nature action

    Yokogawa Marex team members on Gurnard beach after the beach clean

    Cowes tech firm Yokogawa Marex uncovers 35-million-year-old turtle fossil on beach clean

    David Williams Head of Marketing Wightlink, Cllr Caroline Pakel & Cllr Susan Betts

    Freshwater skatepark fundraiser: 43 art decks up for auction with bids closing 9th May

  • 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.

    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)

    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

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Gavin Foster
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road closed sign on the floor
25, September 2025·1 min read

Planned road closures in Ryde for reconstruction and resurfacing upgrades

October roadworks aim to enhance the conditions of two roads in Ryde
General highway maintenance signage
4, September 2025·1 min read

Full road closures planned for Apse Heath and Arreton roads during improvement works

Diversion routes will also be signposted during work
Volunteers with paint brushes outside the Church Close Community Centre
8, August 2025·2 min read

Aspire Ryde prepares Church Close Community Centre for autumn opening with local help

Community spirit shines as Island Roads staff contribute to DIY renovations
View of Medina Bridge
6, August 2025·1 min read

Major maintenance work on Medina Bridge rescheduled for September 2026

The project is a proactive measure, hence delay would not compromise structural integrity of the bridge
aerial photo of cement mills viaduct, crossing the river
30, July 2025·2 min read

Major improvements planned for the Cement Mills Viaduct cycle track

Island Roads announces a seven-week project to replace the Cement Mills Viaduct deck
Aerial view of engineers working on the Leeson Road rig
29, July 2025·1 min read

Leeson Road landslide project in Bonchurch shortlisted for two national awards

The project to reopen Leeson Road following the landslide in 2023 has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards
blackwater cycle track completed
27, July 2025·1 min read

Urgent repairs prompt temporary closure of Newport to Sandown cycle track

Island Roads say they are working hard to get the cycle path reopened asap
New surface dressing on Lynch Lane
16, May 2025·1 min read

Road users thanked for their patience during Island Roads’ improvement works

Island Roads thanks the community following a successful three-week road improvement programme
Medina Bridge
1, May 2025·1 min read

Major maintenance scheme for Medina Way Bridge set to begin in September

Medina Way Bridge in Newport is set for vital maintenance starting mid-September
Sarah Preston, Kathryn Grimes (second left) from The Wight Brainy Bunch, India Dale and Sarah Ledger, of the Island Roads charity committee
7, March 2025·2 min read

Island Roads selects Wight Brainy Bunch as charity of the year for 2025

Wight Brainy Bunch to receive support from Island Roads to help families affected by brain tumours
Hunnyhill pupils with Gritter they named Vanilla Ice
6, February 2025·2 min read

Island Roads unveils new gritting lorry names chosen by local primary school children

Island Roads announces playful names for their winter gritting fleet, chosen by school pupils
IW Foundation cheque being presented to Care in the Garden Community Interest Company
4, February 2025·2 min read

Grants between £3,000 and £16,000 up for grabs from the Isle of Wight Foundation

Charities are invited to apply for grants from the Isle of Wight Foundation
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