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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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Murder Mystery
3, October 2017·1 min read

Wannabe Sherlocks: Don’t miss this immersive murder mystery dinner at The Cow Co

Book now to secure your seat at the immersive Murder Mystery Dinner at The Cow Co Restaurant and Bar later this month.
big topp
13, September 2017·1 min read

Halloween Tap N Ale party returns to Cow Co

Dig out your very best Day of the Dead fancy dress for the Cow Co Halloween Tap N Ale party next month. Tickets selling fast so get yours before the all go.
street artist plays with flames and fire during show
25, August 2017·1 min read

Head to the ‘greatest show in the West’ for the final Summer Shindig

As well as the usual great food and drink, the last Summer Shindig at Tapnell Farm sees stilt-walkers, a close-up magician and fire eaters for the ultimate thrill and visual spectacle! Book now to eat the restaurant on the night.
Sing Screenshot
18, August 2017·1 min read

Head to Cow Co’s Summer Shindig for screening of SING!

Get set for the penultimate Summer Shindig - there's a very special outdoor screening of the film SING! - an animated comedy every member of the family will love. Free entry and free parking!
Vote Pedro
11, August 2017·1 min read

Go Mexicana with mariachis Vote Pedro at Cow Co’s Sunset Fiesta

There'll be pinatas, sombreros, Mexican moustaches, mojitoes, mocktails for the kids as well as the brilliant Mexican mariachi band, Vote Pedro - who having seen before, can confirm are great fun!
4, August 2017·1 min read

Sunset Groove heads to The Cow Co for Summer Shindig

Get into the groove-y vibe next Thursday at The Cow Co with live music from local band, Groove Union. The Summer Shindigs at Tapnell farm are a great way to spend an evening. Food, fun, live music and some awesome sunsets.
Cow Co Tapnell Farm Sundowners event
21, July 2017·1 min read

Get set for summery Shenanigans at Tapnell

Gather your friends and make a date in the diary for the first The Summer Shindig of the season at Tapnell Farm next Thursday. Ease into the weekend with great food, music and an awesome sunset.
Shindig poster
11, July 2017·2 min read

Summer Shindigs return to Tapnell Farm

Put these dates in your diary and tell all your family and friends that the Summer Shindigs are returning to The Cow Co. at Tapnell Farm, from 27th July.
Fort Walk
5, July 2017·1 min read

Don’t miss out on the charity art raffle for Medina House School

You could win this beautiful print by Charlotte Hodge-Thomas or one of many others at the raffle being held by Tapnell Farm in aid of Medina House School.
cow co quiz
19, June 2017·1 min read

Charity quiz aims to raise cash for pupils’ music therapy sessions

All proceeds from the quiz will support our fundraising efforts to provide the children of Medina House School with six months of Nordoff-Robins Music Therapy sessions.
Christmas jumpers
16, December 2016·1 min read

Take part in Christmas Jumper Weekend and help Save the Children

Tapnell Farm Park has decided to extend the Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day to the entire weekend. The whole family is invited to go wild with wool and wear their seasonal sweater with pride.
New giant waterlily - vbg - Chris Kidd
15, August 2014·2 min read

New variety of Giant Waterlily created by Chris Kidd at Botanic Garden

There'll be a chance to see the new Waterlily open its flowers during midnight tours at the Ventnor Botanic Garden. Well done to Chris for yet another horticultural success.
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