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    Holly Black

    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

    Charlie and her Dad at Havenstreet

    Violinist Charlie Wild brings railway memories to life at Ventnor Fringe

    Performer dressed all in black acting as though he is falling against a red background

    Mime, clown and horror collide in David Hoskin’s new Ventnor Fringe performance: A Haunted House

    Gabriela Flarys performing Deluge on stage - playing an organ whilst having her head through a stepladder

    Magical realism show Deluge brings grief, Komodo dragons and jam to Ventnor Fringe

  • What’s On
    What's On

    Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

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    Plants and trees in Vernon Square

    Vernon Square’s annual summer garden party returns to Ryde this month

    Holly Black

    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

    Wootton Primary pupils taking part in Mardi Gras

    Isle of Wight Mardi Gras returns to Ryde with folklore theme for 2026

  • 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.

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

    Lorna Selby standing by a river

    Isle of Wight conservationist named Rising Star in national environment power list

    Volunteers planting at Calshot Restoration Site

    Record number of seagrass seeds planted in Solent this spring in major restoration effort

  • Community
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    Plants and trees in Vernon Square

    Vernon Square’s annual summer garden party returns to Ryde this month

    -L-R Nigel Hartley - Rob from Nashers (Nettlestone & Seaview MIS)

    Sunshine and crowds turn out for Men in Sheds Festival at Sandown Airport

    Staff from Glanvilles Damant and Prospect Mortgages painting the Rabbit enclosures

    RSPCA Isle of Wight’s first Corporate Volunteer Day proves a hit

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    Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto and support our local independent lifeboat crews

    The St Catherine's tuck shop stall at Isle of Wight Festival

    St Catherine’s School brings charity stall to Isle of Wight Festival

  • News
    News
    melted ice cream in a cone that has been dropped on the floor

    Met Office issues amber extreme heat warning for the Isle of Wight

    Photo taken from outside through the glass of two women talking at the Ronson Reunited event

    Ronson Lighter Factory reunion brings former workers together after 45 years apart

    Plants and trees in Vernon Square

    Vernon Square’s annual summer garden party returns to Ryde this month

    Totland Pier April 2023

    Unused restaurant could become unique holiday accommodation on Totland Pier

    Holly Black

    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

    Admiral Grigorovich frigate

    Isle of Wight MPs react after Russian frigate fires warning shots near yacht

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

    -L-R Nigel Hartley - Rob from Nashers (Nettlestone & Seaview MIS)

    Sunshine and crowds turn out for Men in Sheds Festival at Sandown Airport

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

    Wootton Primary pupils taking part in Mardi Gras

    Isle of Wight Mardi Gras returns to Ryde with folklore theme for 2026

    ammonite

    New ammonite species named after Isle of Wight fossil hunter Martin Simpson

    The RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre (ILC) in Cowes.

    Unite launches petition calling on RNLI to halt Cowes job losses

    Staff from Glanvilles Damant and Prospect Mortgages painting the Rabbit enclosures

    RSPCA Isle of Wight’s first Corporate Volunteer Day proves a hit

    Lorna Selby standing by a river

    Isle of Wight conservationist named Rising Star in national environment power list

    Performer dressed all in black acting as though he is falling against a red background

    Mime, clown and horror collide in David Hoskin’s new Ventnor Fringe performance: A Haunted House

  • 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.

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

    richard quigley and the minister in meeting with ferry companies

    Minister visits Isle of Wight to hear ferry firms’ emissions scheme concerns

    traffic information sign at side of road

    Fairlee Road one-way system returns for Isle of Wight Festival week

    gurnard parish council meeting

    Gurnard parking problems described as ‘biggest issue’ facing residents

    one-network road closures map

    Checking before you travel could save you time and frustration: Isle of Wight roadworks map

    teenagers on a bus

    Isle of Wight families set to save thousands under Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme

    Towngate Bridge, Newport

    Weight restrictions lifted on seven Isle of Wight bridges

    Quay wall at the ferry terminal

    Red Funnel submits plans to repair failing quay wall near ferry terminal

    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

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Photo taken from outside through the glass of two women talking at the Ronson Reunited event
19, June 2026·6 min read

Ronson Lighter Factory reunion brings former workers together after 45 years apart

Former Ronson Lighter Factory workers reunite in Newport to share memories after 45 years
Person looking at poster for card 18
7, November 2025·8 min read

Boojum&Snark’s creative programme inspires It’s No Ordinary Town exhibition at Quay Arts

Sandown’s unique culture highlighted in It’s No Ordinary Town exhibition this November
illustration of people
11, September 2025·1 min read

Sandown Survival exhibition launches at Boojum and Snark this Saturday

Community-inspired exhibition invites Islanders to imagine the future of Sandown
illustration of people
1, September 2025·1 min read

Tommy Brentnall’s ‘Sandown Survival’ exhibition explores town’s future through community engagement and art

Artist Tommy Brentnall’s residency leads to community-driven exhibition exploring Sandown's future
Abstract shapes on the mural
7, May 2024·3 min read

From the Isle of Wight to Zagreb: Community mural celebrates art and unity

Mural project in Croatia sees Isle of Wight artists in international collaboration
Julie Jones-Evans, Bob Simpson and Nigel Eldridge
5, December 2023·2 min read

Boojum & Snark Brewery enhances craft beer production with Goddards’ new facility

Boojum & Snark Brewery moves brewing operations to Goddards’ Branstone site to foster craft beer innovation
montage of images from Cyprus as shown in article
30, October 2023·4 min read

Sustainability and art: Isle of Wight creatives take part in Erasmus+ Programme’s cultural exchange in Cyprus

British artists explore Cypriot traditions, promoting sustainability and cultural immersion with Grampus Heritage
biosphere in the bays project artwork, with illustration of flowers and text
5, June 2023·1 min read

Explore the echoes of Sandown’s past with Boojum and Snark’s Urban Heritage Walk (update)

Discover Sandown's unique heritage with Boojum and Snark's enlightening and immersive guided walks
12, May 2023·1 min read

Boo Jams: A musical revival in Sandown, boosting confidence and creativity among students

Boo Jams, a new Platform One student performance initiative, promises to revitalise Sandown's music scene
Zoe Thompson in book shop with OTW flash
8, March 2023·4 min read

Celebrating Ryde’s Zoe Thompson on International Women’s Day

Zoe Thompson's drive to represent and give voices to the vulnerable has positively changed many lives, including providing opportunities for young people, championing small businesses, and advocating for The Arts
side of quay arts building
23, January 2023·3 min read

See how creativity and culture shape a town at Boojum&Snark’s Just the Place exhibition

Discover the power of placemaking through Boojum&Snark's cultural projects at the Just the Place exhibition coming up at Quay Arts, showcasing three years of creative projects in Sandown
Britannia, the old lady of the sea: Olivia Parkes installation
3, June 2022·3 min read

Britannia, the old lady of the sea: Olivia Parkes installation on tour in Sandown

Take a wander down the High Street in Sandown to see this installation about the fascinating life of Olivia Parkes, aka Britannia
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