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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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    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

  • 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.

    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
    Community
    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

    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
    News
    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

    artists studio with paintbrushes in pots and painted fabric on the walls

    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council 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.

    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

    electric vehicle charging by possessed photography

    Isle of Wight set for major EV charging expansion with over 1,500 new chargepoints planned

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Richard Quigley MP and Secretary of state for Education Bridget Philipson MP
26, March 2026·3 min read

Isle of Wight gets £153,000 funding uplift to expand specialist school support

Isle of Wight schools receive over £1.2m to support pupils with SEND needs
Richard Quigley MP and Bob Simpson the Isle of Wight General Manager of Powder Monkey
18, March 2026·2 min read

Goddards’ Ale of Wight joins House of Commons bar thanks to Island MP

Goddards' Ale of Wight is now being served at the House of Commons Strangers’ Bar
Richard Quigley MP and Floods Minister Emma Hardy MP
18, March 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight to receive £2.3m for flood defences as part of record national investment

Three Isle of Wight flood projects will share more than £2.3m in government funding
Richard Quigley at CTK College
26, February 2026·3 min read

Government launches ‘Mission Coastal’ education plan following campaign by Richard Quigley MP

Mission Coastal aims to tackle educational deprivation in seaside communities across the nation
Richard Quigley MP chairing the inaugural meeting of the APPG on Cancer in Children and Young People
4, February 2026·4 min read

Richard Quigley welcomes £10 million travel support fund for young cancer patients

The National Cancer Plan includes essential travel support to help Isle of Wight families
Richard Quigley MP, Richard Oldfield CEO NCC, Minister Katie White MP
2, February 2026·2 min read

New Large Structures Innovation Centre to enhance Isle of Wight’s wind energy capabilities

The Isle of Wight will host the new Large Structures Innovation Centre, enhancing wind energy
Richard Quigley MP and Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson MP
28, January 2026·2 min read

Richard Quigley welcomes government support for Isle of Wight hospitality sector

Richard Quigley MP supports government measures aimed at aiding the hospitality sector
Richard Quigley MP and Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson discussing Richard's recent Isle of Wight West SEND roundtables with local parents
16, January 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s schools to receive significant investment in SEND education facilities

Comprehensive reforms will aim to improve educational support for SEND students on the Isle of Wight
Magistrates and Coroners court in Newport
6, January 2026·1 min read

Pathfinder family court model expands to the Isle of Wight for improved child safety

New family court model implementation will enhance justice and coordination for vulnerable children
Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent
22, July 2025·1 min read

Government commits to addressing ferry issues affecting the Isle of Wight

Secretary of State acknowledges ferry issues for the Isle of Wight, promising solutions
18 birthday candles
17, July 2025·2 min read

New initiative offers free ferry travel for Isle of Wight’s 18-year-olds

Richard Quigley champions free ferry travel to support young islanders’ opportunities
Zoe in a car with her two sons
12, June 2025·2 min read

Zoe Panayi’s story inspires MPs to push for safer mole removal practices

Richard Quigley MP urges for mandatory histological testing of all excised moles
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