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    Sue Paraskeva's cream porcelain

    Sue Paraskeva opens Ryde studio for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Mountbatten nurses and carers celebrate winning gold at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026

    Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards thanks to public vote

    A range of artworks on display

    Isle of Wight Open Studio: Seven artists, one address, endless inspiration

    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

  • 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.

    Sue Paraskeva's cream porcelain

    Sue Paraskeva opens Ryde studio for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Electric cars lined up in the car park

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

    David Williams Head of Marketing Wightlink, Cllr Caroline Pakel & Cllr Susan Betts

    Freshwater skatepark fundraiser: 43 art decks up for auction with bids closing 9th May

    A range of artworks on display

    Isle of Wight Open Studio: Seven artists, one address, endless inspiration

    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

  • Community
    Community
    Mountbatten nurses and carers celebrate winning gold at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026

    Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards thanks to public vote

    Freshwater Lifeboat crew and boat

    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000

    yarmouth gig holding the oar

    Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club to carry 12-foot oar across the Isle of Wight for Walk the Wight

    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

  • News
    News
    A lone sparrow sitting on a tree branch

    Isle of Wight Youth Trust marks Mental Health Awareness Week with free events and self-care tips

    People at the Freshwater meeting

    Fort Victoria Country Park outdoor gym sparks resident backlash over lack of consultation

    Class 444 Train Platform 18

    Faulty radio system causes widespread train disruption across southern England

    Man holding hand to forehead looking confused

    New Isle of Wight election game – Guess the party from the candidate quote

    Polling station sign

    Everything you need to know before voting in Thursday’s Isle of Wight Council elections

    polling station entrance

    Full list of 70 polling stations for Isle of Wight Council elections on Thursday

    people attending the emergency climate briefing screening blurred background

    Local environmental groups gather in Bembridge to inspire climate and nature action

    Yokogawa Marex team members on Gurnard beach after the beach clean

    Cowes tech firm Yokogawa Marex uncovers 35-million-year-old turtle fossil on beach clean

    David Williams Head of Marketing Wightlink, Cllr Caroline Pakel & Cllr Susan Betts

    Freshwater skatepark fundraiser: 43 art decks up for auction with bids closing 9th May

    Mountbatten nurses and carers celebrate winning gold at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026

    Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards thanks to public vote

    Red Jet coming into harbour at night

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

    man in denim shirt sat down and looking at his mobile phone

    Isle of Wight sustainability group encourages Islanders to research candidates before Thursday’s vote

    Ryde Town Hall - Ryde Theatre

    Ryde Town Hall purchase accused of being rushed through under cover of Isle of Wight elections

    fifty pound notes

    £45.6 million in NHS profits leaked to private companies in Hampshire and Isle of Wight in two years

    yarmouth gig holding the oar

    Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club to carry 12-foot oar across the Isle of Wight for Walk the Wight

    Montage of election faces

    Guess the Party: Photo edition May 2026 Isle of Wight Council election game

  • 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.

    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

    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 (updated)

    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

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lotte portraits
12, April 2016·1 min read

The Lotte Meitner-Graf Portraits: Two portrait photographers, a century apart

Dimbola to host exhibition of two great women artists, showcasing their compelling photographic portraits. All welcome to the preview event on Thursday this week.
Sunara Retracing
9, October 2015·1 min read

Stunning collection of new works at Dimbola Museum and Galleries

This wonderful new exhibition by Sunara Begum runs at Dimbola Museum and Galleries from 10th October to 3rd January.
Found cover-
8, October 2015·1 min read

Isle of Wight singer/songwriter Paul Armfield opens new exhibition at Dimbola

Paul Armfield's exhibition runs from 10th October 2015 – 3rd January 2016 and all are welcome to the private view this Friday between 6-8pm at Dimbola Museum and Galleries.
Brian Hinton
31, July 2015·1 min read

Don’t miss the ‘Portrait of an Island’ exhibition at Dimbola

Dimbola Museum and Galleries have an exhibition at the moment that showcases a selection of contemporary cultural talent on the Isle of Wight. It's well worth a look.
Lincoln Miles by Julian Winslow and Steve Blamire
10, July 2015·1 min read

‘Portrait of an Island’ showcases contemporary cultural talent on the Isle of Wight

All are welcome to the Exhibition Preview on Friday 17th July to meet Julian and Steve as well as some of the subject of the exhibition (including yours truly). If you can't make it along, the exhibition runs until 4th October 2015.
Dimbola lodge
16, January 2015·1 min read

Head to Dimbola for the first Sunday Soirée of the year

Dr Rod Rosenquist will be giving a free talk at Dimbola on Sunday on “The Rise of Debunking: Modern Art, Advertising, and Scepticism”, followed by live music from The Nightwatchmen.
The River and the Sky by Colin Riches and poet Lydia Fullylove:
30, September 2014·1 min read

Western Yar estuary explored through word and image at Dimbola

The River and the Sky by Colin Riches and Lydia Fullylove runs between Saturday 4th October and Sunday 4th January 2015.
23, June 2014·1 min read

Don’t miss your chance to exhib at Dimbola’s Tea Room Gallery

You'll need to act quickly if you want a chance to exhibit in the Dimbola tearoom. Applications need to be in by 5pm on Friday 27th June 2014.
Gillian Chapman felt on Freshwater Beach
12, November 2013·1 min read

Don’t miss Dimbola’s Christmas Art & Craft Fair this weekend

As you'd expect, there'll be a fantastic showcase of Art and Craft work by Isle of Wight artists at the two day Christmas Fair.
Indonesia
18, September 2013·1 min read

Explorer Robin Hanbury-Tenison shows his extensive archive at Dimbola

Be sure to check out the upcoming exhibition from the archives of explorer Robin Hanbury-Tenison, opening at Dimbola at the weekend.
IW festival ferris wheel:
29, May 2013·1 min read

Find out to enter ‘Spirit of the Festival’ photographic competition

Your photos from this year's Isle of Wight Festival could feature in an exhibition at Dimbola Museum and Galleries.
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