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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

    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

  • 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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ice skates
19, September 2018·2 min read

Ventnor Bay-ke off on Ice coming to this year’s Ventnorville

Ventnorville returns to this seaside town to get you in the Christmas mood with an ice-rink, baking competition, Christmas market, music, food and more. Put the dates in your diary and see you there!
Vintage Fayre
4, May 2015·1 min read

Join us in Ventnor for the last day of the Isle of Arts Festival

An affordable art fair, a vintage fayre, the arts trail, live music, comedy, kid's workshops and more are on offer in sunny Ventnor today (Monday). Come down and relax for the final day of the 2015 Isle of Arts Festival.
mud morganfield looking blue
3, May 2015·1 min read

Don’t miss Chicago Blues with Mud Morganfield tonight

Whatever you're planning to do tonight, cancel it and head to Ventnor instead. Mud Morganfield, the son of Muddy Waters, is bringing his band to the Winter Gardens for a night of Chicago Blues.
Arts Trail map
29, April 2015·1 min read

The Arts Trail returns to the Isle of Arts Festival

There's set to be some truly brilliant art on display in Ventnor over the bank holiday weekend as part of the Isle of Arts Festival. Make sure you check out the Arts Trail and the Great Isle of Wight Paint Off.
Massive Violins
28, April 2015·2 min read

Don’t miss the string spectacular at the Isle of Arts Festival

If you’re a fan of strings, particularly the Cello, you’re in for a treat later this week as two very special events take place as part of the Isle of Arts Festival.
Stphen Bailey and Pat Cahill - Isle of Arts
25, April 2015·1 min read

Don’t miss this comedy double bill at Isle of Arts Festival next week

The Isle of Arts Festival is just one week away. How does a night of comedy with Stephen Bailey and Pat Cahill grab you? Book now to avoid disappointment.
Joanna Eden
22, April 2015·1 min read

Book now for Jazz at the Movies brunch with Joanna Eden

The Jazz Brunches at Isle of Arts Festival are always great treat for jazz lovers. This year Joanna Eden will be joined by Chris Ingham Quartet (featuring Alan Barnes). Book now!
Mark Farrelly as Quentin Crisp
21, April 2015·1 min read

See ‘Quentin Crisp – Naked Hope’ performed at Isle of Arts Festival

Fresh from its London premiere after an Edinburgh season, Naked Hope shows Quentin both in his beloved Chelsea flat as the 1970s dawned, and in his final years in his adopted New York. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Champs jumping cropped
20, April 2015·1 min read

Don’t miss your chance to see CHAMPS play Ventnor

If you missed the two free CHAMPS gigs at the weekend as part of Record Store Day, worry not, there's another chance to see them in two weeks time at the Ventnor Winter Gardens.
Val Wiseman
15, April 2015·1 min read

Lady Sings The Blues at Isle of Arts Festival

Val Wiseman, accompanied by the cream of British jazz musicians such as Alan Barnes, Digby Fairweather and Roy Williams bring you Lady Sings the Blues at Isle of Arts Festival 2015.
Mud Morganfield:
11, April 2015·1 min read

Mud Morganfield brings Chicago Blues to Isle of Arts Festival

The eldest son of the undisputed king of the Blues, Muddy Waters, will be bringing his band and his individual style to the Ventnor Winter Gardens in three weeks time. Book your tickets fast to avoid disappointment,
Elio Pace as Billy Joel
10, April 2015·1 min read

Don’t miss Elio Pace and his band performing The Billy Joel Songbook

With a great six-piece band, the hits just keep on coming in this electrifying show. Uptown Girl, Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Goodnight Saigon, Piano Man and many more. Book now to avoid disappointment.
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