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    Operation Geranium festival brings eight acts to Newport’s Apollo Theatre in June

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    Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026 opens this Friday with more than 200 artists taking part

    joe bone portrait

    Isle of Wight writer Joe Bone lands script for Mackenzie Crook’s debut feature film

    Art On Your Doorstep painting in Newport

    National Gallery’s Art On Your Doorstep trail brings 18 world-class paintings to Newport streets

    Dan Edelstyn and Hilary Powel of the Power Station project seen here during their 28 days living on the family house in London, 25th November 2022

    Community energy film Power Station comes to Ryde with open forum for local projects

  • 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.

    Illustration of multiple microphones

    Operation Geranium festival brings eight acts to Newport’s Apollo Theatre in June

    Parents and children playing on Fort Vic beach

    Discover sharks, turtles and sea creatures on the Isle of Wight’s shoreline this half-term

    children sitting on blankets in woods listening to a storyteller

    Biosphere Festival 2026 programme launches with over 100 events across the Isle of Wight

    people looking at art during open studios

    Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026 opens this Friday with more than 200 artists taking part

    Art On Your Doorstep painting in Newport

    National Gallery’s Art On Your Doorstep trail brings 18 world-class paintings to Newport streets

  • Community
    Community
    People taking part in Walk the Wight

    Walk the Wight 2026 raises over £522,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight

    Organisers of the skate art auction

    Freshwater skatepark fundraiser passes £7,000 mark after skate deck art auction

    Ryde rescue crew in boat on water

    Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto to support our local independent lifeboat – and win cash

    illustration of people buying things from a garden sale

    Preloved treasures and village charm on offer at St Lawrence Spring Sale Trail

    Mountbatten nurses and carers celebrate winning gold at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026

    Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards thanks to public vote

  • News
    News
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    Ryde Splash Park could cost up to £450,000 to replace, Isle of Wight Council says

    ryde town council meeting

    Ryde town council urged to tackle rising number of empty shops

    Ryde Arena - Google Maps

    Ryde Town Council urged to engage with Ryde Arena redevelopment plans

    Shanklin con club

    Six-surgery NHS dental practice approved for Shanklin Conservative Club

    Parents and children playing on Fort Vic beach

    Discover sharks, turtles and sea creatures on the Isle of Wight’s shoreline this half-term

    Ryde Splash Park

    Ryde Town Council backs petition calling for splash park refurbishment

    children sitting on blankets in woods listening to a storyteller

    Biosphere Festival 2026 programme launches with over 100 events across the Isle of Wight

    People taking part in Walk the Wight

    Walk the Wight 2026 raises over £522,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight

    people looking at art during open studios

    Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026 opens this Friday with more than 200 artists taking part

    joe bone portrait

    Isle of Wight writer Joe Bone lands script for Mackenzie Crook’s debut feature film

    Organisers of the skate art auction

    Freshwater skatepark fundraiser passes £7,000 mark after skate deck art auction

    Stephen Kinnock MP and Richard Quigley MP

    NHS dentistry on the Isle of Wight improving as new measures expand access and capacity

    A field flooded in the winter in Gunville

    Fishing club warns Alvington Manor View homes face flood risk from diverted stream

    three children out on a walk in country holding hands

    Isle of Wight Council calls for more foster carers during Foster Care Fortnight 2026

    Art On Your Doorstep painting in Newport

    National Gallery’s Art On Your Doorstep trail brings 18 world-class paintings to Newport streets

    PS Medway Queen at Gillingham Pier

    Medway Queen Club marks 60 years with East Cowes book signing

  • 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.

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    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

    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

    car loading on to the floating bridge on the first day of service

    Letter: ‘Temu’ Floating Bridge 6 wastes £1 million a year of your council money

    roadworks sign

    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

    Roadworks lights and signs

    Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

    Ryde Pier Head train station canopy

    Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station (updated)

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

    Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes

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If you’re interested in news from around the centre of the Island, this is the place to find it.

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Roadworks lights and signs
16, April 2026·2 min read

Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

Councillor Lora Peacey-Wilcox has raised concerns about emergency access, diversions and transport disruption during the two-week Fairlee Road closure
Person filming a man climbing out of a large plastic tube at robin hill country park in jan 2024
15, April 2026·2 min read

Robin Hill Adventure Park launches behind-the-scenes documentary series on YouTube

A new documentary series charts the transformation of Robin Hill Adventure Park from within
General highway maintenance signage
15, April 2026·1 min read

Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

Fairlee Road closes for two weeks from 20th April for deep utility excavation works
Kindred Found performing on stage at Quay Arts
14, April 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight band Kindred Found to launch debut album at Strings

Isle of Wight country rock six-piece Kindred Found celebrate their debut album live
solar array on Christ the King College roof
13, April 2026·2 min read

Christ the King College applies to install 634 solar panels on school roof

The Newport secondary school has applied to install hundreds of rooftop solar panels
Arctic Road
8, April 2026·1 min read

Three Isle of Wight road improvement schemes to begin after winter weather delays

Island Roads will resurface three roads across Freshwater, Bembridge and Newport later this month
Prof. Hook at the VISTA telescope in Chile © R. de Jong
7, April 2026·2 min read

Award-winning astrophysicist to speak at Newchurch Pavilion on accelerating universe discovery

Award-winning astrophysicist Professor Isobel Hook explores dark energy and the universe's accelerating expansion
Rookley Skatepark
6, April 2026·2 min read

Parish council considers £3,000 improvements to make Rookley Skatepark more accessible

Rookley Skatepark could receive a £3,000 upgrade to welcome skaters of all abilities
Writers at the Launch of Fault Lines
4, April 2026·2 min read

Inaugural Figarama writing fair brings Isle of Wight literary community together

Newport's inaugural Figarama writing fair celebrated the Isle of Wight's thriving literary community
View of Newport over the rooftops
1, April 2026·3 min read

UK Town of Culture Bids: Newport’s vision – Newport Alive!

Newport's Town of Culture bid promises a six-week festival in 2028 and Island-wide cultural transformation
platform one performers on stage
27, March 2026·3 min read

Platform One marks 25 years with student-led fundraiser at GG’s Restaurant and Bar

Platform One students organise a live fundraiser marking 25 years of music education
New Carnival folktastic exhibition at quay arts centre
26, March 2026·3 min read

New Carnival brings Isle of Wight folklore to life in Quay Arts show

This New Carnival exhibition at Quay Arts explores the creativity and craft behind Ryde's annual carnival parade
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