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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

    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

  • 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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Vintage bus on the Island
9, October 2023·1 min read

Wightrider returns: A nostalgic bus journey linking Isle of Wight’s iconic spots

Explore the Isle of Wight's scenic attractions aboard vintage buses at the upcoming Wightrider event
Illustration of the Daimler
21, July 2023·1 min read

Restoration milestone achieved for rare Daimler CK Bus at Isle of Wight Bus Museum

Historic Daimler CK bus restoration reaches milestone at Isle of Wight Museum. See it this weekend via shuttle from the seafront
Vintage bus in Ryde
16, May 2023·1 min read

Experience the nostalgia of vintage buses at Bus Museum’s first major event of 2023 – The Rydabus

Join Rydabus 2023, Ryde's vintage bus extravaganza, linking Island attractions via special free services this weekend
Bristol MDL954
5, October 2022·1 min read

Vintage buses galore this weekend with the new Wightrider event

There's another chance to ride on a variety of vintage buses this weekend as the Bus Museum's new Wightrider event
Vintage Southern Vectis Bus at Ryde Bus Station
13, September 2022·1 min read

Bus Station closure marked by visit from vintage buses

The closure of Bus Station in its current forms was marked by the arrival of six vintage buses from the Isle of Wight Bus Museum
Three vintage Southern Vectis vehicles on the Centenary Tour at Somerton, the site of the original Vectis Bus Company depot
13, October 2021·1 min read

Vectis Bus Company centenary event hailed ‘a resounding success’

There was a steady stream of visitors on both days, who were able to travel on vintage buses and coaches, replicating the original 1920s bus routes
drawing by the late Reg Davies, featuring one of the original three buses.
5, October 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight Bus Museum celebrates centenary of Vectis Bus Company: All welcome

Entry is free, but there is a souvenir programme available which includes timetables for the free bus services, historical notes and a facsimile of the original 1920s guide
Old Southampton Buses
23, February 2021·1 min read

Beers and Buses 2021 cancelled, but smaller event possible

The uncertainty of Covid has knocked the popular Beers and Buses out for a second year, but a smaller event is being considered
1953 Bristol double decker beign towed by Stag Lane Motors
2, November 2020·1 min read

Historic Isle of Wight bus to be restored by Bus Museum in memory of John Reynolds

JDL 40 was sold by Southern Vectis in 1970 and achieved notoriety by overturning near Gatcombe in December 1954
Isle of Wight bus and coach museum
7, August 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight Bus Museum to re-open this weekend

Social distancing measures have been put in place and the Isle of Wight Bus Museum say they are Good to Go!
old-soton-bus-beer-buses-weekend
23, April 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight Beers and Buses Weekend cancelled due to unknowns of Covid-19 crisis

Too many unknowns and concerns about the viability of the Classic Beers, Buses and Walks Weekend, have led organisers to make the difficult decision to cancel this year's event
Presentation of the Sheild to The Castle Staff at the awards ceremony
6, December 2019·1 min read

Best Isle of Wight pub, as voted for by ‘Beers and Buses’ fans, revealed

Those who enjoyed the Classic Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend in October voted for their favourite pub. See who came out on top
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