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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
    Brook Bay with Dog

    Dog-friendly beaches on the Isle of Wight where you can walk all year round

    Hale common road junction from google maps

    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

    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

  • 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.

    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

    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

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Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra July 2023 by Allan Marsh
11, July 2023·6 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra review: Tony and Maria at the Medina, with some friends

Experience the captivating grandeur of the IWSO's 2022-2023 season's final concert with Jonathan Dodd's review
cast of after all these years
25, June 2023·3 min read

Review: Giles Cole’s masterpiece ‘After All These Years’ enthralls

Jonathan Dodd reflects on the riveting performance of 'After All These Years'. Read on to discover why he enjoyed it so much
Fergus McCready
28, March 2023·4 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra review: A marvellous musical evening

The Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra's third concert of the 2022-2023 season wowed audiences with Brahms and Tchaikovsky and an extraordinary solo by oboist, Fergus McCready
Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra January 2023 by Allan Marsh LRPS
28, January 2023·6 min read

Young Island talents shine at Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra concert: Review

The Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra's January 2023 concert featuring guest conductor James Thomas and pianist Thomas Luke was a "corker" with "glittering" performances and a moving audience experience, writes Jonathan Dodd
IWSO Concert November 2022 by Allan Marsh
28, November 2022·6 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: London Calling

Jonathan Dodd reviews the first Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Concert of the season. Read on to see why he loved it so much
IWSO concert at the Steam Railway by Allan Marsh
5, August 2022·8 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Sunshine and Steam

Read Jonathan's latest review to see why he loved the outdoor Symphony Orchestra concert at Isle of Wight Steam Railway so much
Symphony Orchestra Jul 2022 concert by Allan Marsh
17, July 2022·6 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Where There’s a Will

Jonathan Dodd shares his review of the latest Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra concert. See what he thought of the final concert of the season at Medina Theatre
IWSO Concert May 2022
21, May 2022·6 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Kliphuis, Fast and Loose

Find out why Jonathan Dodd felt the latest Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra concert was sensational
Symphony Orchestra March 2022 concert
25, March 2022·6 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Elgar and Grieg, Edward and Edvard (watch)

Find out why this latest Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra was probably one of Jonathan Dodd's favourites ... and watch the orchestra perform the Ukrainian National Anthem
Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra January 2022 by Allan Marsh
2, February 2022·5 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: From Croydon to Prague, via Newport

Jonathan Dodd is back with a music review from last weekend’s Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra concert
Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra at Havenstreet Steam Railway - August 21 © Allan Marsh
6, August 2021·8 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: All Aboard the IWSO Express!

Read Jonathan Dodd's review of the first Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra concert for some time, and find out why it moved him so much
Dinosaur and bird illustration from Dinosaur on Your Window Sill Group
17, May 2020·4 min read

Find out more about ‘The Dinosaur On Your Window Sill’

Neil Gostling has set up a wonderful Group on Facebook - run by academics and nature enthusiasts - where you can post photos of things you've seen in the natural world and someone will be able to tell you what it is and more
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