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Culture
Culture

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Concert captivates audience with Elgar, Wagnar and Rachmaninoff
Isle of Wight Writers Jamboree: a platform for creativity and collaboration – book now
Self Love Festival: Join the mini-festival dedicated to self-empowerment
Strings Bar and Venue celebrates Independent Venue Week with diverse music lineup
Connecting Libraries project aims to deepen community engagement on the Isle of Wight
What’s On
What's On
Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

Young people invited to share ideas and aspirations at Newport gathering
Cowes Week 2025 entries are now open for the 199th annual regatta
Vectis Radio Community Awards 2025 entry deadline approaches this Friday
Isle of Wight Farming Conference 2025 invites farmers to explore sustainable practices
The challenges facing Sandown Carnival: declining cash donations and relocation needs
Community
Community

Join the Island Independent Lifeboat Lotto for a chance to win up to £5,000
Hazel Lodge residents enjoy delightful visit from donkeys at the Donkey Sanctuary
Unique scooter challenge planned to raise funds for stroke awareness
Vectis Radio Community Awards 2025 entry deadline approaches this Friday
Isle of Wight seeks new volunteer regional representative for Surfers Against Sewage
News
News

New Brighterway website launched to boost fundraising efforts for Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Evening Hovers to end even earlier, following further service cuts
Met Office issues weather warning for strong winds on the Isle of Wight
Share your cancer treatment experience in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey
Over £27,000 donated to St Mary’s Hospital in 2024 by Friends of St Mary’s
Hazel Lodge residents enjoy delightful visit from donkeys at the Donkey Sanctuary
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works
Powder Monkey Group expands with Goddards Brewery acquisition, boosting local craft beer
Headon Warren restoration: Farmers highlight commitment to sustainable landscape management (updated)
Carol Court celebrates BBC One Show spotlight on charity’s life-changing work with Ability Dogs
Unique scooter challenge planned to raise funds for stroke awareness
Young people invited to share ideas and aspirations at Newport gathering
Cowes Week 2025 entries are now open for the 199th annual regatta
Vectis Radio Community Awards 2025 entry deadline approaches this Friday
Isle of Wight Farming Conference 2025 invites farmers to explore sustainable practices
Isle of Wight planning application list and map: 20 Jan 2025
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.

Evening Hovers to end even earlier, following further service cuts
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works
Discuss bus and rail issues with Southern Vectis and Island Line managers at IWBRUG meeting
Red Funnel announces 2025 Island Ambassadors and Supported Teams for talent sponsorship
Prime Minister agrees Isle of Wight ferry services have ‘not been good enough’
‘Accidents waiting to happen’: Newport residents speak out on road safety concerns
Red Funnel confirms Red Jet 7 refit dates and temporary timetable details
Major decisions on electric vehicle charging points, school funding formula and more
Council approves plans for bus fare caps and improved bus journey reliability
Wightlink’s Green Innovation Fund: Last chance for Isle of Wight community projects
Ten key decisions to be voted on by Isle of Wight council this week
Temporary changes to Red Funnel ferry schedule for maintenance in January and February
Heavy rainfall causes flooding and road blockages across the Isle of Wight
Wightlink’s top ten lost items: What passengers are leaving behind
Residents’ concerns about vehicle speeds prompt comprehensive speed limit evaluation
Southern Vectis donates £320 to The Salvation Army for Christmas support
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