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    Lily Blacksell performing on stage at Glastonbury

    Ventnor Fringe to host high-energy poetry show championing overlooked voices and unsung songs

    Gem Bell's pictorial history of Isle of Wight Festival made up of collage of different musicians who have played there

    Isle of Wight artist’s pictorial history of the festival comes to Dimbola this summer

    Visitors at 'Translating Frequencies639', All Saints’ Church, Calbourne, 2025. Photo Credit Pete Johnstone

    Acclaimed sound installation returns to Calbourne church as part of Biosphere Festival

    Medina Community Choir members

    Medina Community Choir marks 20 years with Island concerts and France tour

    Two women performing on stage with rope entwining them

    Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to host walk-through circus programme across two evenings

  • 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.

    Lily Blacksell performing on stage at Glastonbury

    Ventnor Fringe to host high-energy poetry show championing overlooked voices and unsung songs

    Gem Bell's pictorial history of Isle of Wight Festival made up of collage of different musicians who have played there

    Isle of Wight artist’s pictorial history of the festival comes to Dimbola this summer

    Visitors at 'Translating Frequencies639', All Saints’ Church, Calbourne, 2025. Photo Credit Pete Johnstone

    Acclaimed sound installation returns to Calbourne church as part of Biosphere Festival

    Medina Community Choir members

    Medina Community Choir marks 20 years with Island concerts and France tour

    Two women performing on stage with rope entwining them

    Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to host walk-through circus programme across two evenings

  • 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.

    Volunteers planting at Calshot Restoration Site

    Record number of seagrass seeds planted in Solent this spring in major restoration effort

    Lucia Para sitting by beach painting

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival programme returns with more than 100 events across the Island

    Chris Packham and others in the People's Emergency Briefing film

    Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

  • Community
    Community
    The St Catherine's tuck shop stall at Isle of Wight Festival

    St Catherine’s School brings charity stall to Isle of Wight Festival

    Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival

    Ventnor Fringe seeks volunteers for 2026: Join the ‘festival family’

    Pride in Place set up at Department

    Drop-in sessions offer Ryde community a say on neighbourhood funding priorities

    New site for Citizens Advice

    Citizens Advice Isle of Wight relocates to Exchange House in Newport after County Hall departure

    lots of five pound and twenty pound notes sterling cash money

    Next week’s Island Independent Lifeboat Lotto jackpot reaches £3,900

  • News
    News
    Head Brewer Josh Davies, left and David Yates (Jnr)

    ‘Old Man Yatesy’ ale keeps Isle of Wight brewery founder’s legacy alive for hospice charity

    Gem Bell's pictorial history of Isle of Wight Festival made up of collage of different musicians who have played there

    Isle of Wight artist’s pictorial history of the festival comes to Dimbola this summer

    Visitors at 'Translating Frequencies639', All Saints’ Church, Calbourne, 2025. Photo Credit Pete Johnstone

    Acclaimed sound installation returns to Calbourne church as part of Biosphere Festival

    Medina Community Choir members

    Medina Community Choir marks 20 years with Island concerts and France tour

    Two women performing on stage with rope entwining them

    Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to host walk-through circus programme across two evenings

    Flight Lieutenant Barry Simpson Herridge Wadham in uniform

    Remembering Cowes-born Lancaster pilot killed just weeks before the end of WWII

    County Hall

    New Isle of Wight councillors complete induction ahead of first meetings

    The St Catherine's tuck shop stall at Isle of Wight Festival

    St Catherine’s School brings charity stall to Isle of Wight Festival

    Members of the WWSCC lifeguard team, from left, Ian McAndrew, Deacon Hapgood, Jack Pickford and Elden Clevett

    Local children to learn life-saving water skills during national Drowning Prevention Week

    home educated girl working at table with computer by Annie Spratt

    Island has highest rate of home education in England, new figures suggest

    Isle of Wight council offices - County Hall building

    Isle of Wight Council to debate no confidence vote in Southern Water

    Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival

    Ventnor Fringe seeks volunteers for 2026: Join the ‘festival family’

    Pier Street Toilets

    Town council takes on Pier Street regeneration challenge

    Pride in Place set up at Department

    Drop-in sessions offer Ryde community a say on neighbourhood funding priorities

    gurnard parish council meeting

    Gurnard parking problems described as ‘biggest issue’ facing residents

    Photo of J B Priestly on a ferry called Saga

    New Dimbola exhibition explores J.B. Priestley’s Isle of Wight years

  • 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.

    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

    Joe Robertson speaking in parliament

    Isle of Wight East MP raises £511 Solent ferry fare in Commons energy debate

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Daytime closure of road between Brading and Ryde this week

    Electric cars lined up in the car park

    Wight Community Energy brings Going Electric back to Newport for fifth year

    Class 444 Train Platform 18

    Faulty radio system causes widespread train disruption across southern England

    Red Jet coming into harbour at night

    Red Funnel launches late-night Red Jet charter service for Isle of Wight travellers

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Ballot boxes at Isle of Wight council election count
16, May 2026·2 min read

Letter: Isle of Wight election results expose deep flaws in first-past-the-post voting system

This reader says the Isle of Wight election results highlight how first-past-the-post distorts democratic representation
bombed homes in Gaza with young men climbing over the rubble searching for victims
25, April 2026·2 min read

Letter: Campaigners raise alarm over Isle of Wight pension fund links to arms and fossil fuels

Isle of Wight campaign group raises concerns about pension fund investments in arms
piggy bank with gold coins around it
3, March 2026·2 min read

Letter: Concerns raised over proposed changes to Isle of Wight pension fund governance

This reader voices concerns about government regulations affecting Isle of Wight pension fund control
Polling station sign outside a church
25, February 2026·2 min read

Letter: Representation of the People’s Bill fails to address flaws in First-Past-the-Post system

Reader's letter calls for proportional representation to address flaws in the UK's voting system
bombed homes in Gaza with young men climbing over the rubble searching for victims
26, January 2026·3 min read

Isle of Wight Palestine Solidarity Campaign condemns Israel’s ban on humanitarian aid agencies

Residents urged to write to their MPs about Israel’s ban on 37 international humanitarian aid agencies from operating in Gaza and the West Bank
sculpture of a face
12, January 2026·4 min read

Letter: Call for legislative action against facial recognition technology in public surveillance

The deadline for the consultation closes at the end of today (Monday)
bombed buildings in Gaza by mohammed ibrahim
23, November 2025·2 min read

Letter: Addressing wars and conflicts: how wealthy nations fuel mass migration crises

Understanding immigration's roots requires addressing war, climate change, and economic disparities says this reader
oil rig in the sea
12, November 2025·2 min read

Letter: Concerns raised about Rosebank oil development near marine protected area and wildlife

The environmental risks tied to the proposed Rosebank oil field project highlighted by this reader - The consultation runs for a few more days
bombed buildings in Gaza by mohammed ibrahim
8, October 2025·1 min read

Letter: Two years of obliteration, seventy-eight years of persecution and homelessness

This reader speaks out about the humanitarian crisis and UK's involvement in Gaza
Kite Flying for the Children of Gaza - Appley Beach Ryde 13 Jul 2025
24, July 2025·2 min read

Kite-flying event at Appley Beach raises awareness for Palestinian children in need

Isle of Wight residents gather to support Palestinian children's rights through kite-flying
Ballot boxes at Isle of Wight council election count
3, May 2025·3 min read

Letter: Unless Government fix broken electoral system, Far Right could take control of this country

The current electoral system could lead to Far Right control if unaddressed, believes this reader
Black symbols for men's and women's toilets on a yellow background by massimo virgilio
16, April 2025·4 min read

Letter: Access to public toilets on the Island – problems and solutions

Access to public toilets is essential for health, dignity, and community inclusion says this reader
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