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    Monkton Arts summer exhibition opens at Ryde’s Mead Gallery this June

    Chris Packham and others in the People's Emergency Briefing film

    Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

    Bake off ladies sitting at tables in the library with their cakes

    Isle of Wight libraries mark Libraries Week with pop-up events and creative workshops

    Jase DJing

    Two Isle of Wight DJs secure debut bookings after open decks event

    child at three rivers music festival smiling into the camera

    Three Rivers Music Festival opens today at Durrants Farm in Porchfield

  • 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.

    felted pony

    Monkton Arts summer exhibition opens at Ryde’s Mead Gallery this June

    Chris Packham and others in the People's Emergency Briefing film

    Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

    Warren Farm cows in a field

    Free family farm day at Warren Farm to raise funds for Mountbatten

    Bake off ladies sitting at tables in the library with their cakes

    Isle of Wight libraries mark Libraries Week with pop-up events and creative workshops

    Jase DJing

    Two Isle of Wight DJs secure debut bookings after open decks event

  • Sustainability
    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.

    Chris Packham and others in the People's Emergency Briefing film

    Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

    Post-it notes on a board

    Bembridge residents invited to co-design the village’s climate future at Saturday workshop

    Seahorse floating around seagrass

    Island businesses invited to mark World Ocean Day with themed window displays

  • Community
    Community
    Crowds on the esplanade on Armed Forces Day

    Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day cancelled in 2026 due to logistical and resourcing pressures

    Freshwater lifeboat station

    Sign up for Lifeboat Lotto and help support our independent lifeboats

    a yacht sailing into the sunset

    Young sailors from Yarmouth set for another crack at Island circumnavigation

    Young lives vs cancer volunteers sat at a table talking

    Young Lives vs Cancer thanks Isle of Wight volunteers ahead of Volunteers’ Week

    Bright yellow Hot Rod in Aldi car park

    Classic hot rods turn heads across the Isle of Wight this week

  • News
    News
    Crowds on the esplanade on Armed Forces Day

    Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day cancelled in 2026 due to logistical and resourcing pressures

    A carer holding the hand of a patient

    Isle of Wight Council rated ‘requires improvement’ for adult social care by national regulator

    Isle of Wight council offices - County Hall building

    Island council pledges action after care watchdog flags areas for improvement

    Aerial shot of Vectis Hall

    Ryde Town Council to auction historic Vectis Hall with no reserve price

    Healthwatch officer (Engagement) Nathan Holt talking to Cancer Pathway Care Navigator at St Mary's

    Isle of Wight cancer patients’ experiences to shape future care at Newport event

    a yacht sailing into the sunset

    Young sailors from Yarmouth set for another crack at Island circumnavigation

    Joe Robertson MP and others at Sandown Roundtable

    Sandown stakeholders meet Lloyds Bank Foundation in bid to secure future funding

    Winter Gardens in the Sun August 2025

    Local builder puts skills scheme at heart of Winter Gardens revival bid (updated)

    felted pony

    Monkton Arts summer exhibition opens at Ryde’s Mead Gallery this June

    Chris Packham and others in the People's Emergency Briefing film

    Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

    Mother and child sitting with GP

    NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight asks public to help shape future of local health services

    Storm clouds over fields by raychel sanner

    Isle of Wight Met Service warns of torrential rain moving in Monday night

    Family cycling on yhe Red Squirrel Trail

    RSPCA Isle of Wight’s Red Squirrel Ride returns with new July date

    Bake off ladies sitting at tables in the library with their cakes

    Isle of Wight libraries mark Libraries Week with pop-up events and creative workshops

    Jase DJing

    Two Isle of Wight DJs secure debut bookings after open decks event

    child at three rivers music festival smiling into the camera

    Three Rivers Music Festival opens today at Durrants Farm in Porchfield

  • 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.

    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

    Two Hovertravel craft at Ryde

    New hovercraft route linking Lee-on-Solent with the Isle of Wight begins trial this summer

    staff with cockroaches

    Cowes cleaner discovers box of Madagascan hissing cockroaches during town round

    new green electric bus

    Isle of Wight’s new electric bus fleet cuts emissions by 75 per cent

    Joe Robertson speaking in parliament

    Isle of Wight East MP raises £511 Solent ferry fare in Commons energy debate

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Daytime closure of road between Brading and Ryde this week

    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

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3, September 2008·1 min read

Wroxall and Upper Ventnor Residents Invited to Forums

Press release from Hampshire and IOW Constabulary Police officers and partner organisations are asking residents to continue playing an important...
16, August 2008·1 min read

Police continue drugs operations at Island ferry ports

Looks like Police PR is working on Saturday (sorry to hear that Dunc!). Here’s some actions that they carried out...
17, July 2008·1 min read

Police Appeal Re:Ryde Cyclist Collision

The Island police have sent us this appeal to help with the knocking down of a cyclist on the Ashey...
15, April 2008·2 min read

Beware of Dodgy Cold Callers: Police Advice

We’re not ones for spreading fear amongst a community, but having just seen this press release from the fuzz, we...
12, March 2008·1 min read

Neighbourhood Watch Schemes Soon To Be Launched

Some people call it nosey neighbours, others a strong community spirit. Whatever name you give to it, the South Wight...
11, March 2008·1 min read

Appeal over deception targeting Ventnor shops

Police investigating a possible deception targeting shops around Ventnor are appealing for information. At around 4.50pm on Thursday, March 6,...
22, February 2008·1 min read

Upper Ventnor Community Engagement Forum

The next Community Engagement Forum takes place in Upper Ventnor next week. If you want to chat with representatives from...
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