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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

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    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

  • What’s On
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    Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

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    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
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    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
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    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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Sophies mum cutting the ribbon
13, May 2015·1 min read

Walk the Wight 2015: a day to remember (photos)

Thousands of walkers from all walks of life turned out to support Earl Mountbatten Hospice on Sunday, 10 May and take part in the 25th anniversary of Walk the Wight.
Hospice ploughing match cheque 2015
28, April 2015·1 min read

Memorial Ploughing Match raises over £5k for Hospice

This year’s Memorial Ploughing Match has raised a fantastic £5,400 for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice.
Hospice signing group
28, April 2015·1 min read

Improve your health and well-being through singing lessons

Earl Mountbatten Hospice is starting a series of new singing sessions as part of its programme of social activities, designed to improve health and general wellbeing.
Walk the Wight
28, April 2015·1 min read

Official photographers needed for Walk the Wight

Are you a photographer who can help out the Hospice during Walk the Wight on 10th May? They need volunteer official photographers.
Presentation of £56k cheque in tribute to Sophie Rolf
8, April 2015·2 min read

£56,000 towards children’s services an ‘amazing’ tribute to Sophie Rolf

KissyPuppy has donated another £56,000 to Children's Services at the earl Mountbatten Hospice. What a wonderful tribute to Sophie Rolf who sadly passed away at the end of 2013.
Ben Fogle
1, April 2015·1 min read

Walk the Wight endorsed by Ben Fogle

Walk the Wight has received a celebrity endorsement by broadcaster and adventurer Ben Fogle.
Murphy, aged 7, 18-2 hands and Karen Sheath, Event Organiser
23, March 2015·2 min read

Memorial Ploughing Match pledges seventh year of support for Hospice

This year’s Memorial Ploughing Match at New Wolverton Farm, Shorwell on Sunday 12 April promises to be the largest and most keenly competed yet.
Decadeance 2015 outside Hospice
23, March 2015·2 min read

DECADeANCE events have raised over £25,000 for the Hospice

DECADeANCE, the annual event famous for putting the fun into fundraising has handed over its latest cash donation to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice - £6,500.
Amanda Burden and Dee Blackman
10, March 2015·1 min read

Dashing Santa delivered a surprise gift

A regular at the Earl Mountbatten Hospice annual Santa Dash found herself on the receiving end of a welcome gift after being awarded a free family holiday.
Schools walk the wight -
3, March 2015·2 min read

Isle of Wight schools taking on 25th year of Walk the Wight

Schools across the Island are gearing up to join in the 25th anniversary of Walk the Wight.
Walk the Wight launch at Hovertravel
16, February 2015·1 min read

Hospice sets special target for 25th year of Walk the Wight

Earl Mountbatten Hospice has announced a £250,000 target for this year’s Walk the Wight –with every penny raised going towards its community nursing team.
Ryde Golfers hospice cheque
5, February 2015·1 min read

Ryde golfers make generous donation to Earl Mountbatten Hospice

Members of Ryde Golf Club have raised over £1,350 for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice.
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