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Culture
Culture

‘Out On An Island’ exhibition celebrates 20 years of LGBT+ History Month at Quay Arts
Ryde Gypsy Jazz Festival returns with Tatiana Eva-Marie headlining in May 2025
Theatretrain Isle of Wight achieves prestigious CDMT Recognised Awards for high standards
Medina Book Shop named finalist for Independent Bookshop of the Year in South-East England
Isle of Wight artists urged to engage in UK consultation on copyright and AI
What’s On
What's On
Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

‘Out On An Island’ exhibition celebrates 20 years of LGBT+ History Month at Quay Arts
Book for March’s Repair Cafe and get your electric or electronic items, clothing and more mended
Ryde Gypsy Jazz Festival returns with Tatiana Eva-Marie headlining in May 2025
Watch Gav, Lucy and Bo’s inspiring story on Ben Fogle’s New Lives in the Wild
From back-benches to Baron: Remembering Steve Ross and the Isle of Wight’s political heritage
Community
Community

Ventnor Boxing Day swim raises £700 for local cancer charity
Financial challenges force Shanklin Methodist Church members to vote for closure
Book for March’s Repair Cafe and get your electric or electronic items, clothing and more mended
Proposed MCA changes could impact youth sailing opportunities
Nominate your community champions for the Ryde Town Council Honours Awards
News
News

Ventnor Boxing Day swim raises £700 for local cancer charity
Isle of Wight locals launch The Ultimate Runner’s Planner to enhance running habits
Isle of Wight NHS Trust paid £16.6 million in legal claims over five years
Wightlink restores cancelled bookings as St Clare ferry returns to service
Cowes floating bridge incurs half a million-pound loss in the past year
Financial challenges force Shanklin Methodist Church members to vote for closure
Eight new electric vehicle charging bays approved for Ryde town centre
Hovertravel gears up for 60th anniversary with customer memory campaign
Isle of Wight council rejects proposal for 14 houses in Northwood
Proposed MCA changes could impact youth sailing opportunities
All sailings cancelled for St Clare ferry on Fishbourne-Portsmouth route
Plans for starter home flats in Sandown, seek approval
Councillors and residents accuse developer of breaching planning conditions in Freshwater
Understanding why Le Veness and The Gaiety developments on Ventnor’s seafront have stalled
Diocese of Portsmouth initiates potential Judicial Review against Isle of Wight school closures
130-million-year-old Iguanodon print found on the Isle of Wight after beach storms
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.

Last chance to share views on draft South East transport strategy
Wightlink restores cancelled bookings as St Clare ferry returns to service
Hovertravel gears up for 60th anniversary with customer memory campaign
All sailings cancelled for St Clare ferry on Fishbourne-Portsmouth route
Isle of Wight’s Undercliff Drive remains closed while Wiltshire road repairs near completion
£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
Island Roads unveils new gritting lorry names chosen by local primary school children
LibDems call for clarity on Isle of Wight’s devolution and council status
Isle of Wight residents: Voice your ferry service frustrations in Treasury consultation
Red Funnel strengthens community ties with new partnership with Southampton FC charity
Fake Southern Vectis promotion claims unlimited travel for £2; passengers warned
Navigating Wightlink’s temporary relocation: Tips for using Portsmouth International Port
Upcoming highway improvement works to cause road closures in East Wight next month
Island Roads tackles storm damage: trees and flooding disrupt access
Wight Aviation Museum welcomes Andrew Hall Jones as Spartan aircraft returns home
Evening Hovers to end even earlier, following further service cuts
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