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    Refugee-led theatre company perform on stage

    Refugee-led theatre company brings free coming-of-age drama to Ventnor Fringe

    IWSO concert July 2026

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Season wrapped up with tribute to American composers

    Godshill pupils at naturezones

    Godshill and St Blasius pupils capture Naturezones in haiku poetry

    two women talking about sandown

    Three more Saturdays to add your story to Sandown Scribe

    The 2023 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sandown's Eastern beach

    Sandown makes UK Town of Culture shortlist as 398 bids narrowed to 15

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    Refugee-led theatre company perform on stage

    Refugee-led theatre company brings free coming-of-age drama to Ventnor Fringe

    daisy ring bus with blue sky background

    Coffee morning at Niton Village Hall to support Daisy Ring Bus

    red squirrel on a tree trunk by seneynwr

    Pickle and Dill hosts reading for Island’s ‘Watership Down’ tale

    Fran Heath paintings at Quay Arts cropped

    Final days to see Fran Heath’s Retrospectrum exhibition at Quay Arts

    Fringe audience © Julian Winslow

    Nine Ventnor Fringe shows worth grabbing tickets for this July

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    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.

    Godshill pupils at naturezones

    Godshill and St Blasius pupils capture Naturezones in haiku poetry

    Dead Lawn

    Environment Agency moves Hampshire and Isle of Wight to ‘prolonged dry weather’ status

    Ventnor is the site of major coastal defence work by the EA & Isle of Wight council

    Ground investigations to begin this summer for Ventnor coastal defence scheme

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    ventnor fringe family hugging at the end of the festival

    Ventnor Fringe: Last call for volunteers to help make acclaimed festival a success

    daisy ring bus with blue sky background

    Coffee morning at Niton Village Hall to support Daisy Ring Bus

    Top: Aaron Rolf, Zara Knight and Gemma Blamire Bottom: Zara’s grandad Andy Duddigan and Becky McGregor

    Childhood friend creates lasting tribute for Mountbatten’s gardens to Sophie Rolf

    a hedgehog drinking water from a bowl

    RSPCA urges public not to forget wildlife as heatwave returns

    The 2023 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sandown's Eastern beach

    Sandown makes UK Town of Culture shortlist as 398 bids narrowed to 15

  • News
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    Refugee-led theatre company perform on stage

    Refugee-led theatre company brings free coming-of-age drama to Ventnor Fringe

    ventnor fringe family hugging at the end of the festival

    Ventnor Fringe: Last call for volunteers to help make acclaimed festival a success

    IWSO concert July 2026

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Season wrapped up with tribute to American composers

    paul fuller and chris jarman

    Councillors warn of ‘existential crisis’ for Isle of Wight Council

    Black and white photo of a wooden abacus

    Council faces ‘extremely difficult decisions’ as funding gap widens

    daisy ring bus with blue sky background

    Coffee morning at Niton Village Hall to support Daisy Ring Bus

    Godshill pupils at naturezones

    Godshill and St Blasius pupils capture Naturezones in haiku poetry

    View from the Squadron of the start of Round the Island Race 2026 in Cowes with judges looking out to sea

    Round the Island Race hailed as one of the best in years

    two women talking about sandown

    Three more Saturdays to add your story to Sandown Scribe

    red squirrel on a tree trunk by seneynwr

    Pickle and Dill hosts reading for Island’s ‘Watership Down’ tale

    Top: Aaron Rolf, Zara Knight and Gemma Blamire Bottom: Zara’s grandad Andy Duddigan and Becky McGregor

    Childhood friend creates lasting tribute for Mountbatten’s gardens to Sophie Rolf

    a hedgehog drinking water from a bowl

    RSPCA urges public not to forget wildlife as heatwave returns

    Dead Lawn

    Environment Agency moves Hampshire and Isle of Wight to ‘prolonged dry weather’ status

    Ventnor is the site of major coastal defence work by the EA & Isle of Wight council

    Ground investigations to begin this summer for Ventnor coastal defence scheme

    The 2023 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sandown's Eastern beach

    Sandown makes UK Town of Culture shortlist as 398 bids narrowed to 15

    Joseph Thurbin on foraging walk

    Biosphere Festival closes with sold-out walks, 275 species counted, and a spot among the UK’s best nature festivals

  • 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.

    map of military maneouvres by RAF Coningsby Spotters Group 2

    Up to eight military aircraft take part in five-day air exercise near the Island

    20mph zone road sign

    Speeding drivers show a lack of respect for their community, says councillor

    Singer Motor cars from three eras in a car park -

    Classic Singer convoy on the Isle of Wight for National Car Weekend

    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

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  • 14, July 2026
Mary Phillips
Joined5, August 2025
Articles3
Outside the beckford centre
22, June 2026·1 min read

Cowes heritage group secures future after volunteers answer appeal for help

New volunteers and trustees rescue Cowes heritage charity that faced closure this year
Outside the beckford centre
27, April 2026·1 min read

Cowes heritage charity faces closure unless new volunteers come forward

A Cowes heritage charity holding thousands of historic photos faces closure without new volunteers
Cowes Boozer book cover showing painting from Victorian period of people walking in the street past an ale house
5, August 2025·1 min read

‘The Pubs of Cowes’ book launched alongside exhibition by Cowes Heritage Group

The Cowes Heritage exhibition this summer highlights the area's rich pub history
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