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Culture
Culture

Creative collaboration brings light and shadow art to Hunnyhill Primary School
StoneCrabs launches ‘Building Bridges’ to celebrate LGBTQ+ community on Isle of Wight
Lee Miller’s revolutionary fashion photos and Marco Sanges’ unique portraits come to Dimbola
Isle of Wight’s festivals awarded prestigious EFFE Seal for cultural excellence
Earth Spirit Magazine: Isle of Wight graduate launches second volume celebrating nature and creativity
What’s On
What's On
Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

Upcoming Isle of Wight lectures on environmental conservation and architectural heritage
Lee Miller’s revolutionary fashion photos and Marco Sanges’ unique portraits come to Dimbola
Brave Island launches 32 youth work experience placements on the Isle of Wight
Unique opportunity to purchase artwork from Isle of Wight artists at Under the Bed Sale
Nominate community organisations for the Vectis Radio Community Awards 2025
Community
Community

Annual Barry Cass Memorial Bash raises over £3,800 for Cowes RNLI Station
Wessex Cancer Support seeks unwanted Christmas gifts for upcoming fundraising raffles
Sign up for the Island Independent Lifeboat Lotto for a chance to win
Mountbatten Isle of Wight seeks stunning images for 2026 calendars and diaries
Isle of Wight Youth Trust receives defibrillator through community support and donations
News
News

Upcoming Isle of Wight lectures on environmental conservation and architectural heritage
Early years services to be enhanced on the Isle of Wight with new £956,600 funding boost
Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley defends Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Annual Barry Cass Memorial Bash raises over £3,800 for Cowes RNLI Station
StoneCrabs launches ‘Building Bridges’ to celebrate LGBTQ+ community on Isle of Wight
Major decisions on electric vehicle charging points, school funding formula and more
Lee Miller’s revolutionary fashion photos and Marco Sanges’ unique portraits come to Dimbola
Council approves plans for bus fare caps and improved bus journey reliability
Inspiring ceremony honours 16 young people for completing their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards
Hampshire follows Isle of Wight on path to Solent Devolution
Education austerity: IFS report reveals growing crisis in school funding
Childline reports spike in loneliness among young people seeking support
Isle of Wight Cabinet advances Solent Devolution plans with joint expression of interest
Earth Spirit Magazine: Isle of Wight graduate launches second volume celebrating nature and creativity
Isle of Wight Council leader reassures residents: No plans for amalgamation in devolution
Understanding Devolution: Phil Jordan addresses confusion about local government changes
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.

Major decisions on electric vehicle charging points, school funding formula and more
Council approves plans for bus fare caps and improved bus journey reliability
Wightlink’s Green Innovation Fund: Last chance for Isle of Wight community projects
Ten key decisions to be voted on by Isle of Wight council this week
Temporary changes to Red Funnel ferry schedule for maintenance in January and February
Heavy rainfall causes flooding and road blockages across the Isle of Wight
Wightlink’s top ten lost items: What passengers are leaving behind
Residents’ concerns about vehicle speeds prompt comprehensive speed limit evaluation
Southern Vectis donates £320 to The Salvation Army for Christmas support
Paddy McHugh named Red Funnel’s first ‘Tourism Hero’ for 2024
Plea for improved Isle of Wight emergency transport after performer’s critical illness
Island Roads announces post-holiday highways improvement schedule for early 2025
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
Wightlink announces sponsorship for Isle of Wight teams and groups in 2025
Red Funnel selects Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance as 2025 Charity of the Year
Isle of Wight council chair criticises process for Cowes floating bridge replacement
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