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Ryde Chorus to bring festive cheer with two December concerts on the Isle of Wight
Vectis Brass announces festive concert tour across Isle of Wight communities
Ventnor Fringe 2025 calls for artists to join vibrant Isle of Wight arts festival
Dimbola Museum’s Art and Craft Fair offers unique festive shopping this weekend
‘Department’ Ryde sneak peek: See exciting progress to the new cultural centre (photos)
What’s On
What's On
Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

Ryde Chorus to bring festive cheer with two December concerts on the Isle of Wight
Vectis Brass announces festive concert tour across Isle of Wight communities
Call for volunteers as Ventnor Repair Café postpones upcoming session
Ventnor Fringe 2025 calls for artists to join vibrant Isle of Wight arts festival
Dimbola Museum’s Art and Craft Fair offers unique festive shopping this weekend
Community
Community

Ryde Chorus to bring festive cheer with two December concerts on the Isle of Wight
Vectis Brass announces festive concert tour across Isle of Wight communities
Isle of Wight residents invited to nominate their Tourism Heroes for 2024 accolade
Vectis Radio secures four awards at the National Community Radio Awards
Creative young minds shine in Sight for Wight’s design competition
News
News

Shanklin culvert repair underway to tackle local flooding issues
Ambitious two-for-one tree replacement pledge by Isle of Wight council
Wootton Bridge pupils craft ‘Speed Scarecrows’ for Road Safety Week
Clampdown on anti-social behaviour leads to arrests and seizure of vehicles
Vectis Brass announces festive concert tour across Isle of Wight communities
Call for volunteers as Ventnor Repair Café postpones upcoming session
Isle of Wight planning application list and map: 18 Nov 2024
Isle of Wight council reinstates Public Spaces Protection Orders for dog control
Isle of Wight residents invited to nominate their Tourism Heroes for 2024 accolade
Isle of Wight dancers shine at Best of Burlesque finals in Blackpool
Vectis Radio secures four awards at the National Community Radio Awards
PCC Donna Jones champions partnerships in reducing ASB during Awareness Week
Creative young minds shine in Sight for Wight’s design competition
Ventnor Fringe 2025 calls for artists to join vibrant Isle of Wight arts festival
Cold spell set to sweep the UK this weekend, Met Office advises
Cocaine and cannabis supplier from Rookley faces sentencing in January 2025
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.

Wootton Bridge pupils craft ‘Speed Scarecrows’ for Road Safety Week
New decking system installed on Yarmouth Bridge, work completed on schedule
Leeson Road on track for a ‘full road opening’ by end of November, says Leader
Isle of Wight councillor commends bus driver’s touching Armistice Day tribute
Isle of Wight celebrates local business excellence at Red Funnel’s annual awards
Seaview High Street parking restrictions approved to improve road safety
Free Solent crossings for veterans during Remembrance events with Wightlink
Britten-Norman and Falkland Islands strengthen ties with $9.75 million aircraft deal
Historic Ajax locomotive set for a new chapter at Northampton and Lamport Railway
Engineers tackled urgent prow cable replacement on Cowes Floating Bridge
Red Funnel honours UK Armed Forces with free travel for Remembrance events
Seaview High Street set for potential ‘no waiting’ parking restrictions
Prime Minister Kier Starmer announces new £3 bus fare cap from 1st January 2025
Free travel for armed forces on Southern Vectis buses during Remembrance period
Veterans and service members to receive free SWR train journeys during Remembrance events
Isle of Wight residents and businesses invited to share Wightlink ferry impact stories
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18, November 2024

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