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    aerial view of books laid open on a table

    Island authors invited to showcase their work at Isle of Wight Literary Festival

    Two acrobats performing on stage

    Circus meets the pub cellar in a high-stakes Ventnor Fringe debut

    Tommy's drawings in Clayden gallery

    Zine-making, map-making and field recording: free Biosphere Festival workshop comes to Sandown

    Deborah Frances-White

    The Guilty Feminist podcast brings its Road to Gilead Project to Ventnor Fringe

    Illustration of magician and assistant

    Norvil & Josephine bring five-star magic show to Ventnor Fringe this July

  • 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.

    Black and white photo of Newport Roman villa excavation

    Newport Roman Villa marks 100 years with £1 family event

    children writing on post-it notes to place on the 'tardis'

    Step into a Time Machine at Naturezones and share what you’d like to see in 2035

    Brading Roman villa biosphere trail

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival reaches halfway point with events still to come

    Person holding up a sign that reads' Community writes off Sandown' with school children walking past

    Sandown Jolly: bring your memories, photos and stories to a free community gathering this Saturday

    From left - Kemp Price and Sam Tyson

    Former rugby teammates take on 100-mile Island challenge for Mountbatten

  • 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.

    Ben showing new wardens how to checking tree health

    Tree wardens gather at Calbourne Mill for expert training day

    children writing on post-it notes to place on the 'tardis'

    Step into a Time Machine at Naturezones and share what you’d like to see in 2035

    Brading Roman villa biosphere trail

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival reaches halfway point with events still to come

  • Community
    Community
    Ryde rescue crew in boat on water

    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5000

    calculator with print off

    Ventnor history society seeks new treasurer to help secure its future

    Person holding up a sign that reads' Community writes off Sandown' with school children walking past

    Sandown Jolly: bring your memories, photos and stories to a free community gathering this Saturday

    WINNER Barn 1, Little Budbridge Farm, after completely rebuilding

    Isle of Wight Society Conservation Awards 2026 celebrate the Island’s heritage restoration work

    Title page of the YouTube video: Greg and Felicity's Seeking the Little Princess Trust

    Isle of Wight filmmaking couple mark hair donation with documentary for children’s wig charity

  • News
    News
    man holding out his hand with stop written on his palm

    Beware of ‘FYI’ email from Christ the King College

    Black and white photo of Newport Roman villa excavation

    Newport Roman Villa marks 100 years with £1 family event

    Ben showing new wardens how to checking tree health

    Tree wardens gather at Calbourne Mill for expert training day

    children writing on post-it notes to place on the 'tardis'

    Step into a Time Machine at Naturezones and share what you’d like to see in 2035

    the bay vegan cafe on sandown high street

    New pub could open in former Sandown deli

    County Hall with Ashley Whittaker head on top

    Education chief responds to nervousness over proposed SEND changes

    Brading Roman villa biosphere trail

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival reaches halfway point with events still to come

    Patient lying on a Radiotherapy machine bed with nurse standing next to them

    Island’s lack of radiotherapy has huge impact on cancer patients, report finds

    calculator with print off

    Ventnor history society seeks new treasurer to help secure its future

    A close-up of the Project Pictogram sticker branding

    Isle of Wight businesses urged to back road safety campaign

    accessible walkways on the beach

    Ryde beach accessibility scheme returns for third year with new booking website

    Person holding up a sign that reads' Community writes off Sandown' with school children walking past

    Sandown Jolly: bring your memories, photos and stories to a free community gathering this Saturday

    Handcuffed man

    Ryde man arrested over alleged Ryde Marina fraud investigation

    NHS GP sitting at desk on the phone

    Silent condition caught sooner as NHS kidney screening scheme reaches 9,000 patients

    thermometer showing nearly 40 degrees celsius outside by some vegetation

    IW Green Party report calls for Isle of Wight to adapt to more frequent heatwaves

    Island Foodie Collective Leaflet

    New Island Foodie Collective invites visitors to discover local producers (updated)

  • 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

    Letter: Why can’t the Isle of Wight build tunnels like Shetland?

    A close-up of the Project Pictogram sticker branding

    Isle of Wight businesses urged to back road safety campaign

    Jack sitting on the beach pointing to some old steel rails

    Wight Wanderer YouTuber searches for clues to Atherfield’s forgotten coastal tramway

    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

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Community

Community spirit can be found in the rural and urban areas on the Isle of Wight. We’ve gathered together stories that explicitly focus on the Island’s community to share with you.

They might be about a new volunteering scheme, charitable event or grants for local groups. If you have some community information you’d like to share with our readers, get in touch.

Ryde rescue crew in boat on water
1, July 2026·1 min read

Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5000

It will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews
calculator with print off
30, June 2026·3 min read

Ventnor history society seeks new treasurer to help secure its future

Could you be the treasurer Ventnor and District Local History Society needs?
Person holding up a sign that reads' Community writes off Sandown' with school children walking past
30, June 2026·2 min read

Sandown Jolly: bring your memories, photos and stories to a free community gathering this Saturday

A free Sandown community event on Saturday 4th July welcomes memories, photographs and stories
WINNER Barn 1, Little Budbridge Farm, after completely rebuilding
28, June 2026·6 min read

Isle of Wight Society Conservation Awards 2026 celebrate the Island’s heritage restoration work

Ten Isle of Wight buildings recognised for outstanding heritage conservation and restoration work
Title page of the YouTube video: Greg and Felicity's Seeking the Little Princess Trust
26, June 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight filmmaking couple mark hair donation with documentary for children’s wig charity

A filmmaking couple have donated hair and produced a documentary for a children's wig charity
Several people involved with erecting the teepee in the field
26, June 2026·4 min read

Historic camping field in Nettlestone given new life under Island charity

A six-and-a-half-acre Nettlestone field with a decades-long camping legacy has a new charitable home
Volunteers clearing a big patch of balsam
26, June 2026·4 min read

Isle of Wight residents urged to report invasive species sightings during national awareness week

Spot it, record it, stop it: Islanders urged to help protect rivers and coast during Invasive Species Week
Festival Goers with man dressed in gorilla outfit
26, June 2026·2 min read

Beaulieu Respite raises £5,500 at Isle of Wight Festival fundraiser

Beaulieu Respite raises £5,500 at Isle of Wight Festival with bee-themed stand
Aerial shot of Vectis Hall
24, June 2026·1 min read

Vectis Hall: Ryde Town Council sets the record straight

Ryde Town Council has explained its decision to sell Vectis Hall by auction
Mary Johnston-Taylor, longtime support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight, models an outfit by Sue Bonham
24, June 2026·2 min read

Fashion show at Royal Yacht Squadron raises more than £11,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight

A glamorous Cowes fashion show has raised more than £11,000 for Mountbatten hospice
Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Crew lined up on the beach for Volunteers Week
24, June 2026·1 min read

Support our independent lifeboats by signing up to the Lifeboat Lotto

It will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews
Outside the beckford centre
22, June 2026·1 min read

Cowes heritage group secures future after volunteers answer appeal for help

New volunteers and trustees rescue Cowes heritage charity that faced closure this year
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