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    Mary Johnston-Taylor, longtime support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight, models an outfit by Sue Bonham

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

    Musicians performing on stage at Ventnor Fringe with

    Ventnor Fringe launches Club Lunar wristbands for ten nights of late-night music

    Old photo of Victorians sitting on Ventnor seafront with Russian flag hoisted

    New production traces Ventnor’s connection to Russian intellectual history

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    Springwatch naturalist Lucy Lapwing to headline Cowes book event

    Holly Black

    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

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    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.

    Garden of Under Rock, Bonchurch

    Bonchurch Open Gardens returns in July with access to 16 private gardens

    The Grand Regatta Hat Parade © Emma Wilkinson

    Sandown’s Grand Regatta Hat Parade returns in August with £100 top prize

    Tracy outside Boojum and Snark with a sign that reads 'sandown jolly'

    Sandown Jolly: Free drop-in event (and lunch) invites Sandown connections to share their stories

    Musicians performing on stage at Ventnor Fringe with

    Ventnor Fringe launches Club Lunar wristbands for ten nights of late-night music

    Old photo of Victorians sitting on Ventnor seafront with Russian flag hoisted

    New production traces Ventnor’s connection to Russian intellectual history

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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.

    Garden of Under Rock, Bonchurch

    Bonchurch Open Gardens returns in July with access to 16 private gardens

    lucy lapwing lying on the floor looking for bugs

    Springwatch naturalist Lucy Lapwing to headline Cowes book event

    Giant Lily Pads at Ventnor Botanic Garden

    Hidden gems at the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival worth adding to your diary

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    Aerial shot of Vectis Hall

    Vectis Hall: Ryde Town Council sets the record straight

    Mary Johnston-Taylor, longtime support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight, models an outfit by Sue Bonham

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

    Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Crew lined up on the beach for Volunteers Week

    Support our independent lifeboats by signing up to the Lifeboat Lotto

    Outside the beckford centre

    Cowes heritage group secures future after volunteers answer appeal for help

    Plants and trees in Vernon Square

    Vernon Square’s annual summer garden party returns to Ryde this month

  • News
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    Frank Baldry second from right

    Southern Water ‘going ahead’ with Sandown project, says councillor

    Garden of Under Rock, Bonchurch

    Bonchurch Open Gardens returns in July with access to 16 private gardens

    two people handcuffed together

    Police release Isle of Wight Festival arrest figures

    Aerial shot of Vectis Hall

    Vectis Hall: Ryde Town Council sets the record straight

    Mary Johnston-Taylor, longtime support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight, models an outfit by Sue Bonham

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

    dog on armchair with fan behind it

    RSPCA urges ‘dog lockdown’ as red weather warning brings 39°C heat to England and Wales

    Play space facility - playland - KOMPAN Commercial Systems

    Children’s play area added to plans for McDonald’s in Lake

    The Grand Regatta Hat Parade © Emma Wilkinson

    Sandown’s Grand Regatta Hat Parade returns in August with £100 top prize

    Tracy outside Boojum and Snark with a sign that reads 'sandown jolly'

    Sandown Jolly: Free drop-in event (and lunch) invites Sandown connections to share their stories

    Dog on a boat in the sunshine wearing sunglasses by josh rakower

    Red heat-health alert issued for the South East as temperatures peak this week

    Musicians performing on stage at Ventnor Fringe with

    Ventnor Fringe launches Club Lunar wristbands for ten nights of late-night music

    Joe Robertson speaking in Parliament

    Joe Robertson challenges tourism minister over ‘brutal’ UK tax regime in Commons

    People milling around outside Ryde Superbowl

    Ryde nightclub could be replaced by darts, mini golf and karaoke under new plans

    West Wight children in a RIB on the Medina

    Freshwater Parish Council grant sends West Wight children sailing on the Medina for the first time

    Gilly Jenner

    Gilly Jenner takes on Royal Parks Half Marathon to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Action

    children in a field holding a rainbow blanket in the air

    Free summer holiday clubs and meals return to the Isle of Wight

  • 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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3, June 2015·2 min read

Fantastic turnout for the Scarecrow Festival (HD photo gallery)

Around 100 scarecrows adorned the roads of Chillerton and Gatcombe during half term, drawing Islanders and visitors to the villages once again.
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20, March 2015·1 min read

St. Olave’s Church Appeal reaches £25,000 target

The new facilities will be completed by the summer, when an event to mark the successful conclusion of the work would be held at the church.
Chillerton and Gatcombe 20mph petition
7, January 2015·1 min read

Chillerton Village Petition Calls for 20mph speed limit around School

Nearly 300 residents and parents in the village of Chillerton have signed a petition calling for a 20mph limit around Chillerton and Rookley School, in the village.
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11, November 2014·1 min read

St. Olave’s Church appeal ‘closing in on its target’

The appeal, which was launched just over four months ago, is ‘closing in on its target of £25,000’.
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