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    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.

    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

    Biosphere Festival River and Beaver Yar Walk

    Grassroots Isle of Wight festival connecting nature and community starts on Saturday

    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

  • 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.

    WINNER Barn 1, Little Budbridge Farm, after completely rebuilding

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

    Biosphere Festival River and Beaver Yar Walk

    Grassroots Isle of Wight festival connecting nature and community starts on Saturday

    Volunteers clearing a big patch of balsam

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

  • Community
    Community
    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

    Several people involved with erecting the teepee in the field

    Historic camping field in Nettlestone given new life under Island charity

    Volunteers clearing a big patch of balsam

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

    Festival Goers with man dressed in gorilla outfit

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

  • News
    News
    Muffin on the lawn

    Drone search team appeals for help to find missing Chillerton dog

    aerial view of books laid open on a table

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

    swift mapper website

    Swift Awareness Week: how Isle of Wight residents are helping a species in decline

    WINNER Barn 1, Little Budbridge Farm, after completely rebuilding

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

    Police tape with police cars in background

    Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal fire at Cowes address

    Biosphere Festival River and Beaver Yar Walk

    Grassroots Isle of Wight festival connecting nature and community starts on Saturday

    Tommy's drawings in Clayden gallery

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

    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

    Several people involved with erecting the teepee in the field

    Historic camping field in Nettlestone given new life under Island charity

    Volunteers clearing a big patch of balsam

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

    Festival Goers with man dressed in gorilla outfit

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

    Isle of Wight Spy album and news article clipping

    Wartime spy’s photograph album brought back to the Isle of Wight by heritage group

    medina house school

    Decision due next week on 44 new SEND places across two Isle of Wight schools

    Ventnor Winter Gardens with RV in front

    Ventnor Winter Gardens set to go on the market within weeks

    St Mary's Hospital and Kone

    NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight declares critical incident amid red heat health alert

    Abandoned car

    Abandoned cars causing ‘absolute misery’ to Ryde residents, councillor warns

  • 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.

    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

    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

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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.

lifeboat lotto balls
17, June 2026·1 min read

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

It will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews
The St Catherine's tuck shop stall at Isle of Wight Festival
14, June 2026·1 min read

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

St Catherine's School will be running a charity stall at the Isle of Wight Festival
Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival
12, June 2026·4 min read

Ventnor Fringe seeks volunteers for 2026: Join the ‘festival family’

Volunteering for four or more shifts gives you free access to all Ventnor Fringe events (if there is space)
Pride in Place set up at Department
12, June 2026·1 min read

Drop-in sessions offer Ryde community a say on neighbourhood funding priorities

Ryde residents can attend drop-in sessions to discuss neighbourhood funding and community grants
New site for Citizens Advice
12, June 2026·2 min read

Citizens Advice Isle of Wight relocates to Exchange House in Newport after County Hall departure

Citizens Advice Isle of Wight has relocated to Newport's Exchange House, with services continuing uninterrupted
lots of five pound and twenty pound notes sterling cash money
10, June 2026·1 min read

Next week’s Island Independent Lifeboat Lotto jackpot reaches £3,900

It will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews
The C.A.R. Gardens team on planting day, with Mountbatten volunteer gardener, Jenny Peddar, centre back and Rob Mew, centre front
9, June 2026·3 min read

Mountbatten’s Oak Garden revived in memory of Ventnor Botanic Garden’s former curator

Mountbatten's Oak Garden has been lovingly restored through fundraising, personal memory and horticultural expertise
Scene of Ryde shopping area
9, June 2026·2 min read

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

Ryde Neighbourhood Board launches £100,000 community grants programme for local projects
People attending the opening of GRAFT Studios
3, June 2026·3 min read

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

Sandown's restored Old Town Hall reopens as GRAFT brings affordable creative studios to the community
Crowds on the esplanade on Armed Forces Day
3, June 2026·3 min read

Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day cancelled in 2026 due to logistical and resourcing pressures

Organisers confirm 2026 Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day will not proceed as planned
Freshwater lifeboat station
3, June 2026·1 min read

Sign up for Lifeboat Lotto and help support our independent lifeboats

It will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews
a yacht sailing into the sunset
2, June 2026·1 min read

Young sailors from Yarmouth set for another crack at Island circumnavigation

Junior Yarmouth sailors attempt a second round-Isle of Wight circumnavigation this Saturday
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