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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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  • 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

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    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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24, March 2016·1 min read

Police commissioner presents his ‘end of term report’

Simon Hayes has been Police and Crime Commissioner for almost three and a half years. As the elections approach, he gives his 'end of term' report to the Police and Crime Panel.
Lethal-Highs-Week
22, March 2016·1 min read

‘Lethal Highs’ legislation comes into force next month

Police and Crime Commissioner cautiously welcomes legislation to tackle ‘Lethal Highs’ that comes into force next month.
L-R Acting Chief Constable Graham McNulty, Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Hayes, Chief Fire Officer Dave Curry, and Cllr Chris Carter
21, March 2016·1 min read

Fire and Police services celebrate collaboration at new headquarters

The new shared Police and Fire service headquarters in the UK has drawn praise from Home Secretary Theresa May and Mike Penning MP, Minister for Policing and Fire.
Winners of tolerance comp
18, March 2016·2 min read

Isle of Wight pupils win award and cash prize for film about tolerance

Pupils from Christ the King College on the Isle of Wight took first prize for their short film about tolerance in a competition, the first of its kind, open to colleges across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
police bus and young people
26, February 2016·1 min read

Young people invited to help inform the future of policing

Whether you've got experience as experience of the police and criminal justice systems as an offender or victim, those aged 14-25 are welcome to apply.
Olivia Pinkney police chief cropped
26, February 2016·2 min read

Preferred Chief Constable candidate revealed

The Police and Crime Commissioner says Olivia Pinkney will bring a wealth of operational experience and strategic leadership to the Chief Constable role.
police
24, February 2016·2 min read

200 new police officers to be recruited says Commissioner (updated)

The Police and Crime Commissioner office announces recruitment of 'additional' police officers in Hampshire and Isle of Wight. However, when questioned, they admit this is not additional officers, but replacement officers to "counter when officers retire or leave the force".
Simon Hayes:
17, February 2016·1 min read

PCC Simon Hayes questions the police on a ‘range of issues’

The speed of police response to terrorist incidents, the importance of Neighbourhood Watch and how the police are trained to deal with suicide and mental health issues are just some of the issues raised at meeting earlier this month.
Legal highs
11, February 2015·1 min read

Shops that sell legal highs should be regulated says Police Commissioner

The Police and Crime Commissioner says "We have a moral obligation to protect the public, especially those who are more vulnerable" and calls for firmer legislation on 'Head Shops'.
Laura Franklin and Simon Hayes:
3, February 2015·1 min read

Don’t miss your chance to quiz police leaders on safety and crime

Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner, Laura Franklin, and Isle of Wight police Commander, Supt Julie Fry, are to host a ‘Police and Crime Question Time’ event with key stakeholders to discuss current and future plans for partnership working and community safety on the Isle of Wight.
Simon Hayes
5, November 2014·3 min read

Victims of crime deserve better support says Crime Commissioner

The information was provided by 1,000 respondents who carried out an online survey at the end of October, conducted by OnePoll .
Yvette Cooper:
26, September 2014·1 min read

Shadow Home secretary wrong in her approach says Police Commissioner

At the Labour party Conference this week, Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper told members the next Labour government would abolish Police and Crime Commissioners and put the savings back into frontline policing instead.
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