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    Quay Arts marks 50 years with new exhibition, The Centre

    Sweet Dreams exhibition showing the bed and piano

    Sleep and dreams inspire new Ryde exhibition at Monkton Arts

    People sewing at Independent Arts by Julian Winslow

    Island charity wants your views on its creative workshops and wider support

    aerial view of books laid open on a table

    Island authors invited to showcase their work at Isle of Wight Literary Festival

    Two acrobats performing on stage

    Circus meets the pub cellar in a high-stakes Ventnor Fringe debut

  • What’s On
    What's On

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

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    quay arts building 1

    Quay Arts marks 50 years with new exhibition, The Centre

    Sweet Dreams exhibition showing the bed and piano

    Sleep and dreams inspire new Ryde exhibition at Monkton Arts

    Black and white photo of Newport Roman villa excavation

    Newport Roman Villa marks 100 years with £1 family event

    children writing on post-it notes to place on the 'tardis'

    Step into a Time Machine at Naturezones and share what you’d like to see in 2035

    Brading Roman villa biosphere trail

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival reaches halfway point with events still to come

  • Sustainability
    Sustainability

    If you want to find out more about sustainability and the issues that affect our environment, you’re in the right place.

    Whether it’s details of changes you can make at home, or at your business or work, we lay out the facts and let you share your opinion.

    Below are articles relating to sustainability and green issues on the Isle of Wight.

    Ben showing new wardens how to checking tree health

    Tree wardens gather at Calbourne Mill for expert training day

    children writing on post-it notes to place on the 'tardis'

    Step into a Time Machine at Naturezones and share what you’d like to see in 2035

    Brading Roman villa biosphere trail

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival reaches halfway point with events still to come

  • Community
    Community
    People sewing at Independent Arts by Julian Winslow

    Island charity wants your views on its creative workshops and wider support

    Ryde rescue crew in boat on water

    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5000

    calculator with print off

    Ventnor history society seeks new treasurer to help secure its future

    Person holding up a sign that reads' Community writes off Sandown' with school children walking past

    Sandown Jolly: bring your memories, photos and stories to a free community gathering this Saturday

    WINNER Barn 1, Little Budbridge Farm, after completely rebuilding

    Isle of Wight Society Conservation Awards 2026 celebrate the Island’s heritage restoration work

  • News
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    quay arts building 1

    Quay Arts marks 50 years with new exhibition, The Centre

    Sweet Dreams exhibition showing the bed and piano

    Sleep and dreams inspire new Ryde exhibition at Monkton Arts

    People sewing at Independent Arts by Julian Winslow

    Island charity wants your views on its creative workshops and wider support

    wet wipes blocking pipes

    Isle of Wight households flush 30 million wet wipes into sewers each year

    man holding out his hand with stop written on his palm

    Beware of ‘FYI’ email from Christ the King College

    Black and white photo of Newport Roman villa excavation

    Newport Roman Villa marks 100 years with £1 family event

    Ben showing new wardens how to checking tree health

    Tree wardens gather at Calbourne Mill for expert training day

    children writing on post-it notes to place on the 'tardis'

    Step into a Time Machine at Naturezones and share what you’d like to see in 2035

    the bay vegan cafe on sandown high street

    New pub could open in former Sandown deli

    County Hall with Ashley Whittaker head on top

    Education chief responds to nervousness over proposed SEND changes

    Brading Roman villa biosphere trail

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival reaches halfway point with events still to come

    Patient lying on a Radiotherapy machine bed with nurse standing next to them

    Island’s lack of radiotherapy has huge impact on cancer patients, report finds

    calculator with print off

    Ventnor history society seeks new treasurer to help secure its future

    A close-up of the Project Pictogram sticker branding

    Isle of Wight businesses urged to back road safety campaign

    accessible walkways on the beach

    Ryde beach accessibility scheme returns for third year with new booking website

    Person holding up a sign that reads' Community writes off Sandown' with school children walking past

    Sandown Jolly: bring your memories, photos and stories to a free community gathering this Saturday

  • 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.

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Letter: Why can’t the Isle of Wight build tunnels like Shetland?

    A close-up of the Project Pictogram sticker branding

    Isle of Wight businesses urged to back road safety campaign

    Jack sitting on the beach pointing to some old steel rails

    Wight Wanderer YouTuber searches for clues to Atherfield’s forgotten coastal tramway

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

    richard quigley and the minister in meeting with ferry companies

    Minister visits Isle of Wight to hear ferry firms’ emissions scheme concerns

    traffic information sign at side of road

    Fairlee Road one-way system returns for Isle of Wight Festival week

    gurnard parish council meeting

    Gurnard parking problems described as ‘biggest issue’ facing residents

    one-network road closures map

    Checking before you travel could save you time and frustration: Isle of Wight roadworks map

    teenagers on a bus

    Isle of Wight families set to save thousands under Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme

    Towngate Bridge, Newport

    Weight restrictions lifted on seven Isle of Wight bridges

    Quay wall at the ferry terminal

    Red Funnel submits plans to repair failing quay wall near ferry terminal

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road night works to improve two sections of Newport road next month

    Steve Cooper at community meeting

    Ventnor Town Council renews community bus contract and freshens up public conveniences

    Two Hovertravel craft at Ryde

    New hovercraft route linking Lee-on-Solent with the Isle of Wight begins trial this summer

    staff with cockroaches

    Cowes cleaner discovers box of Madagascan hissing cockroaches during town round

    new green electric bus

    Isle of Wight’s new electric bus fleet cuts emissions by 75 per cent

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CHC Chairman David Riley, Fiona Fitzherbert-Brockholes, and Chief Executive Gary Hall
13, May 2021·1 min read

Cowes Meteorologist for British Olympic Team joins new Harbour Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability

Fiona is a keen sailor and has lived and worked in Cowes Harbour most of her adult life
Artist impression of Kingston Wharf
18, November 2020·3 min read

Harbour Commission reveals plans to regenerate Kingston Wharf following departure of aggregates and fuel companies

Cowes Harbour Commission are investigating the potential for redeveloping the wharf to re-establish the long-term viability of the site
Aerial view of Cowes harbour
7, April 2020·1 min read

Now is ‘not the time to go boating in Cowes due to the Coronavirus outbreak,’ says Cowes Harbour Commission

With the current fair weather and Easter bank holiday on the way, Cowes Harbour Master Capt., Stuart McIntosh, reminds sailors that, “going out on the water rarely fits into the Government’s four criteria for being out and about”
Map of harbour with detail of restrictions
7, August 2019·4 min read

Speed and safety campaign launched by Harbour Commission ahead of Cowes Week

With so many major events taking place in Cowes this month, CHC are running a safety and speeding campaign.
Cowes Mayor Lora Peacey Wilcox, Staff Captain Christoph Kunz of HANSEATIC Nature, Cowes Harbour Master Capt. Stuart McIntosh, Visit Isle of Wight Chairman Ian Griffiths.
28, May 2019·1 min read

Mayor welcomes maiden call of cruise ship to Cowes Harbour

A plaque exchange took place on the cruise ship's maiden call in Cowes Harbour.
Steve Sheridan, CHC Chairman David Riley, Harbour Master Capt. Stuart McIntosh, Vanessa Clifford
16, May 2019·1 min read

Cowes Harbour welcomes two new members to Board of Commissioners

The Board members were chosen from a strong field of applicants following an advertising and competitive recruitment process
the world cruise ship
5, March 2019·2 min read

Seven cruise ships to visit Cowes Harbour this year including premium luxury cruise lines

The Cowes cruise season starts just ahead of Easter with a maiden call on 17th April from Hanseatic Nature, one of Hapag Lloyd’s new expedition class ships. Then from May to July, another six cruise ships are scheduled to come to the Island, including Europa, a regular visitor to Cowes.
Aerial view of Cowes Harbour and Cowes Breakwater LR
3, September 2018·1 min read

Search for innovative design idea for iconic ‘welcome’ landmark in Cowes

Students are being asked to come up with an exciting design idea for a prominent and striking piece of artwork, sculpture, installation, or architectural fabrication to go on the 350 metre long man-made Cowes Breakwater.
CHC_New Commissioners_2018_DSC_0030 LR
25, June 2018·2 min read

Cowes Harbour Commission welcomes new board members

Cowes Harbour Master says the new appointments bring extensive knowledge and expertise and will add value and complement the existing balance of skills and experience within the current Board.
Ocean_Majesty_at_Cowes_DSC_0269_LR
28, November 2017·2 min read

Plan for Cruise ships to visit Cowes and beyond firming up

The Cruise ship business is considerable and valuable. VIoW and Cowes Harbour Commission are actively engaging them, laying out the benefits of visiting the Island. The enclosed map shows where Cruise ships will anchor while visiting Cowes.
Shepards Wharf Marina Cowes IW
21, August 2017·2 min read

Little Britain Challenge Cup: Fundraising event returns to Cowes

The Little Britain Challenge Cup (LBCC), the construction and property industry's number one sporting and social calendar event will bring hundreds of people to Shepards Wharf Marina in Cowes to sail, network and fundraise on 15th and 16th September.
boat lift - kingston marine
22, June 2017·1 min read

New boat mover in place at Kingston Marine Boatyard

The new boat mover will radically reduce transit times from the hoist dock area to the main yard, increasing efficiency and throughput throughout the summer.
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