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    Holly Downer as Hannah

    New classroom comedy Special Measures comes to Ryde this July

    Amy holding her guitar in the air whilst standing in a field by the coast

    Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Amy Jolliffe releases summer-inspired single

    Maisy Dean holding her hand up to the camera

    Isle of Wight artist Mai releases debut single tackling the sexualisation of women in everyday culture

    Large crowds of people watching the main stage performance at Isle of Wight Festival

    Win a pair of sold-out Isle of Wight Festival tickets through WightAID’s silent auction

    Artwork on the walls

    Student showcase brings Island creativity to Quay Arts

  • 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.

    Holly Downer as Hannah

    New classroom comedy Special Measures comes to Ryde this July

    Lucia Para sitting by beach painting

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival programme returns with more than 100 events across the Island

    Artwork on the walls

    Student showcase brings Island creativity to Quay Arts

    Tommy's drawings in Clayden gallery

    18 to 30-year-olds invited to join free zine-making and ecology workshop in Sandown

    Portrait of Jeremy Corbyn

    Your Party to launch Isle of Wight branch in Newport

  • 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.

    Lucia Para sitting by beach painting

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival programme returns with more than 100 events across the Island

    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

  • Community
    Community
    Scene of Ryde shopping area

    Ryde launches £100,000 community grants programme for local projects

    People attending the opening of GRAFT Studios

    Art studios open at Sandown’s Old Town Hall as GRAFT launches creative community hub

    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

  • News
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    Scene of Ryde shopping area

    Ryde launches £100,000 community grants programme for local projects

    Flags at Isle of Wight Music Festival

    Council confirms how services will run during Isle of Wight Festival

    Lucia Para sitting by beach painting

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival programme returns with more than 100 events across the Island

    Towngate Bridge, Newport

    Weight restrictions lifted on seven Isle of Wight bridges

    Black cat looking at the camera

    Isle of Wight cat centre marks 65 years of rehoming with open day celebration

    A common swift flying in the sky

    World Swift Day joy as Freshwater development’s nest bricks attract their first swifts

    end sewage pollution banner being held up by paddleboarders in the water

    Southern Water chief executive to face Isle of Wight councillors over sewage concerns

    Amy holding her guitar in the air whilst standing in a field by the coast

    Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Amy Jolliffe releases summer-inspired single

    G625 - the first White tailed eagle to be breed in the south for over 200 years

    White-tailed eagle among eighteen species shortlisted for future British banknotes

    Maisy Dean holding her hand up to the camera

    Isle of Wight artist Mai releases debut single tackling the sexualisation of women in everyday culture

    Distance shot of No Poo at the Point campaigners standing where the pipe will come out

    Residents oppose ‘new’ combined sewage overflow pipe at Bembridge beach (updated)

    person paying for coffee in cafe

    Isle of Wight businesses urged to complete Wight BID consultation survey before deadline

    Large crowds of people watching the main stage performance at Isle of Wight Festival

    Win a pair of sold-out Isle of Wight Festival tickets through WightAID’s silent auction

    school desks and chairs in a classroom

    Isle of Wight NEU warns falling teacher numbers are putting pupils at risk

    Artwork on the walls

    Student showcase brings Island creativity to Quay Arts

    Quay wall at the ferry terminal

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

  • 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.

    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

    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

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Find cheap fuel map
11, March 2026·1 min read

Find Cheap Fuel: Isle of Wight company rolls out innovative cheapest fuel price service for UK drivers

Wight Hat Ltd's new service enables motorists to compare petrol and diesel costs easily
Meaningful Planet Founders Harvesting Seagrass in the Solent
17, February 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight technology firm addresses inefficiencies in the business mobile market

Isle of Wight's Meaningful Planet aims to transform mobile market efficiency and restore natural habitats
Three men posing for the camera with a giant cheque
30, June 2025·2 min read

Generous donation from IW Technology Group boosts Isle of Wight Science Festival 2025

The IW Science Festival aims to inspire the next generation of engineers
Person using the ELVIS app
19, June 2025·3 min read

Ask ELVIS: New AI app to help visitors connect with donkeys at sanctuary

AI specialists collaborate to create a donkey identification app for sanctuary visitors
Company directors Mike Anderson (left) and David Prendergast
19, November 2024·2 min read

Pioneering nuclear waste disposal system unveiled by Isle of Wight firm

Robotic technology by Innovative Physics to revolutionise nuclear waste management practices
ICR Touch team with IW college students
14, November 2024·1 min read

ICRTouch enhances tech education on the Isle of Wight with generous college donation

ICRTouch donates to improve Isle of Wight College's T-Level digital education
Artist's impression of Inteliport terminal
30, October 2024·1 min read

Community feedback prompts rethink of Inteliports drone trial site on the Isle of Wight

Cross-Solent drone project on hold as Isle of Wight council reviews site
Close up view of hundreds of AI computer chips
28, October 2024·1 min read

Newport Business Association offers free AI skills event for local businesses

Learn how AI can benefit your business at Newport Business Association's free event this November
Visualisation of gaming world
20, September 2024·5 min read

Isle of Wight gamers get chance to shape animal futures in ‘immersive’ experience

RSPCA's immersive game 'Animal Futures' introduces five potential animal welfare scenarios
Image of the international space station in space
12, September 2024·1 min read

From Moon landings to space-faring civilisation: Join the Vectis Astronomy Talk this month

Neil Phillipson presents a talk on humanity's space-faring future and its benefits
Stainless Games staff
17, August 2024·2 min read

Stainless Games marks 30 years with King’s Award for International Trade

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant visits Stainless Games to present prestigious award
Mornington Road Car park
13, August 2024·1 min read

Inteliports Drone Trial postponed after Isle of Wight residents’ meeting

Council hears residents' concerns; Inteliports Drone Trial delayed for until after the summer holidays
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