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    Acclaimed singer-songwriter Tom Bright to play intimate show at Cowes bookshop

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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra brings American soprano to Independence Day Spectacular

    The National Gallery’s Head of Exhibitions, Alex Kavanagh, standing in front of Surprised! by Henri Rousseau at Newport Bus Station

    Isle of Wight singled out by National Gallery expert as life-size art trail arrives in Newport

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    Tatty Devine founder makes case for Isle of Wight to become home to UK’s first arts basic income scheme

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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Overture, Nocturne, Concerto, Symphony

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

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    Bembridge residents invited to co-design the village’s climate future at Saturday workshop

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    Acclaimed singer-songwriter Tom Bright to play intimate show at Cowes bookshop

    Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival

    Ventnor Fringe Festival seeks volunteers for this summer’s ten-day arts celebration

    Kelly Glyptis soprano

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra brings American soprano to Independence Day Spectacular

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    Isle of Wight libraries offer free half-term activities for children across the Island

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    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.

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    Bembridge residents invited to co-design the village’s climate future at Saturday workshop

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    Island businesses invited to mark World Ocean Day with themed window displays

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    Isle of Wight’s new electric bus fleet cuts emissions by 75 per cent

  • Community
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    Classic hot rods turn heads across the Isle of Wight this week

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    Support our independent lifeboats and join the Lifeboat Lotto

    Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival

    Ventnor Fringe Festival seeks volunteers for this summer’s ten-day arts celebration

    Steve Cooper at community meeting

    Ventnor Town Council renews community bus contract and freshens up public conveniences

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    Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000

  • News
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    County Hall

    Reform UK gains most committee chair roles on Isle of Wight Council (updated)

    Jonathan Bacon in council chamber after being elected leader

    New IW Council leader vows to end dysfunction and foster cross-chamber collaboration

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    Fairlee Road night works to improve two sections of Newport road next month

    Post-it notes on a board

    Bembridge residents invited to co-design the village’s climate future at Saturday workshop

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    ‘If a bin is full, take it home’: IW Council’s message as warm weather continues

    Bright yellow Hot Rod in Aldi car park

    Classic hot rods turn heads across the Isle of Wight this week

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    Record number of dogs abandoned on the Isle of Wight this spring, RSPCA reveals

    Jonathan Bacon

    Jonathan Bacon returns as Isle of Wight Council leader backed by Reform UK votes

    Isle of Wight council offices - County Hall building

    Isle of Wight councillors set out priorities ahead of decisive County Hall leadership vote

    Sean Burroughs and David Norville

    Prospective buyers outline ambitions to bring Ryde’s empty seafront arena back to life

    Fred White and others outside the Painter's Arms

    Coastal walkers return to raise funds for Mountbatten Isle of Wight in memory of Roy Denham

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    Isle of Wight Council’s first Green Party group formed after May 2026 elections

    tom bright performimg on stage in front of a large audience

    Acclaimed singer-songwriter Tom Bright to play intimate show at Cowes bookshop

    Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival

    Ventnor Fringe Festival seeks volunteers for this summer’s ten-day arts celebration

    Steve Cooper at community meeting

    Ventnor Town Council renews community bus contract and freshens up public conveniences

    Richard Quigley MP, Richard’s T-level placement student Hayden, Minister for School Standards Georgia Gould MP, Richard’s T-level placement student Tobey, Richard’s T-level placement student Jack.

    Education minister visits Isle of Wight schools to hear concerns over SEND provision

  • 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.

    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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21, May 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight students win Young Enterprise Best Company Award

Young entrepreneurs from Carisbrooke College, Medina College and Island VI Form secure victory in enterprise competition
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7, May 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight welcomes Rev Chris Bradish as leader of local Church of England churches

Rev Chris Bradish to helm Newport's Church of England churches starting September
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24, April 2024·5 min read

Christ the King College secures ‘Good’ in four categories in recent Ofsted report

Ofsted report out today, Christ the King College excels in four categories
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21, February 2024·1 min read

Discover history of political corruption on the Isle of Wight at Carisbrooke Castle Museum talk

This fascinating and enlightening talk by Kevin Shaw is being repeated next month due to popular demand
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9, February 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight introduces over 50 new parking restrictions, some delayed

Newport, Carisbrooke and Gunville sees a major rollout of parking restrictions, with some deferred
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23, January 2024·1 min read

Carisbrooke and Medina Colleges take separate paths to achieve ‘Good’ Ofsted ratings

Carisbrooke and Medina Colleges to operate separately, taking their own paths to becoming rated by Ofsted as 'Good' schools
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15, January 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight council postpones decision on Newport and Carisbrooke parking restrictions

Pending double yellow lines in Newport and Carisbrooke prompt broader review of traffic schemes
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12, January 2024·1 min read

Discover history of political corruption on the Isle of Wight at Carisbrooke Castle Museum talk

Kevin Shaw's talk will unveil past electoral corruption on the Isle of Wight
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4, January 2024·1 min read

Some Carisbrooke properties expected to flood: Environment Agency issues updated flood alert

Property at the bottom of Castle Street will flood from rising river levels and surface water flowing down the road
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4, January 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight residents debate impact of proposed parking regulations

Mixed reactions to Isle of Wight's parking plans facing council decision.
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20, November 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight primary school celebrates ‘Good’ rating in latest Ofsted inspection

Island school excels with 'Good' in Ofsted inspection, as well as 'Outstanding' for personal development
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12, November 2023·1 min read

At 93, Carisbrooke’s June Elford debuts her first novel, a transcontinental love story

June Elford, at 93, unveils a stirring, globe-spanning love tale in fiction
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