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    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

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

    Charlie and her Dad at Havenstreet

    Violinist Charlie Wild brings railway memories to life at Ventnor Fringe

  • 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.

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

    New production traces Ventnor’s connection to Russian intellectual history

    Winter Gardens in the Sun August 2025

    Steering Group calls fresh meeting on Ventnor Winter 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

    Plants and trees in Vernon Square

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

  • 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.

    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

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

  • Community
    Community
    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

    -L-R Nigel Hartley - Rob from Nashers (Nettlestone & Seaview MIS)

    Sunshine and crowds turn out for Men in Sheds Festival at Sandown Airport

    Staff from Glanvilles Damant and Prospect Mortgages painting the Rabbit enclosures

    RSPCA Isle of Wight’s first Corporate Volunteer Day proves a hit

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

  • News
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    What Isle of Wight councillors declared on their register of interests

    Winter Gardens in the Sun August 2025

    Steering Group calls fresh meeting on Ventnor Winter Gardens

    lucy lapwing lying on the floor looking for bugs

    Springwatch naturalist Lucy Lapwing to headline Cowes book event

    Outside the beckford centre

    Cowes heritage group secures future after volunteers answer appeal for help

    Giant Lily Pads at Ventnor Botanic Garden

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

    Jack sitting on the beach pointing to some old steel rails

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

    Start of major wildfire in Sandown

    Hampshire and Isle of Wight outdoor fires rise 54% as FBU warns staffing has not kept pace with climate risks

    A carer holding the hand of a patient

    County Hall to face adult social care questions after CQC inspection finds assessment delays and care plan weaknesses

    melted ice cream in a cone that has been dropped on the floor

    Met Office issues amber extreme heat warning for the Isle of Wight

    Photo taken from outside through the glass of two women talking at the Ronson Reunited event

    Ronson Lighter Factory reunion brings former workers together after 45 years apart

    Plants and trees in Vernon Square

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

    The unused restaurant at the end of Totland Pier

    Unused restaurant could become unique holiday accommodation on Totland Pier

    Holly Black

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

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

    Admiral Grigorovich frigate

    Isle of Wight MPs react after Russian frigate fires warning shots near yacht

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

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

If you’ve got a story lead, or have news from your part of the Island that you’d like us to share with our readers, get in touch.

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21, May 2026·2 min read

Flooding, wildlife and road pressure cited in objections to Newport homes plan

Objections cite flooding, wildlife and road pressure over Newport housing development plans
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20, May 2026·5 min read

Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026: Spotlight on five artists across four venues – one week left

Oil paintings, ceramics, collage and more at Isle of Wight Open Studios this May
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15, May 2026·4 min read

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

Eight acts celebrate the Isle of Wight's Operation Geranium community project at the Apollo Theatre on 6th June 2026
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13, May 2026·2 min read

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

A diverted stream could flood Alvington Manor View homes during a bad winter, a meeting heard
Art On Your Doorstep painting in Newport
12, May 2026·4 min read

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

Eighteen life-size National Gallery reproductions transform Newport's streets into an open-air art trail
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12, May 2026·1 min read

Roman half term fun at Newport Villa marks 100 years since landmark Isle of Wight discovery

Roman activities mark 100 years since Newport Roman Villa's discovery this half term
Watercolour Paintings of birds by Angela Hewitt
10, May 2026·1 min read

Angela Hewitt offers half-price original art at Open Studios this May

Self-taught watercolour artist Angela Hewitt offers half-price original artwork across three Open Studios dates this May
Actress playing Virginia Woolf overlooking Freshwater Bay
8, May 2026·2 min read

Stories Underfoot: Walk with Virginia Woolf and Oscar Wilde in new Isle of Wight heritage series

StoneCrabs Theatre launches immersive promenade walks uncovering the Isle of Wight's hidden heritage
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2, May 2026·2 min read

Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

New footways and crossing points are coming to the A3056 at Hale Common
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27, April 2026·1 min read

Newchurch Male Voice Choir joins forces with Cotswold singers for Shanklin concert

Newchurch Male Voice Choir welcomed Cotswold singers to Shanklin, raising £700 for Age UK
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22, April 2026·4 min read

Isle of Wight care home drops from Good to Inadequate after inspectors find some residents left hungry and frightened

A Isle of Wight care home has been rated inadequate following a damning inspection
Josh Langan
21, April 2026·2 min read

Former young carer to take on 13 challenges in 13 months for Mountbatten Isle of Wight

A former young carer launches 13 fundraising challenges to honour his late mum
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