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    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

    BSO performing at Robin Hill

    Drone light show added to Classic Isle’s Night at the Movies

    Silhouette shot of people in front of the Glastonbury pyramid stage

    Quay Arts to screen restored Glastonbury The Movie 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.

    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

    Illustration of magician and assistant

    Norvil & Josephine bring five-star magic show to Ventnor Fringe this July

    Illustration of a red squirrel alongside the words ' The grey escape 27 June to 5 July 2026'

    Newport’s streets become a living game board as young people launch The Grey Escape

  • 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.

    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

    Illustration of a red squirrel alongside the words ' The grey escape 27 June to 5 July 2026'

    Newport’s streets become a living game board as young people launch The Grey Escape

  • Community
    Community
    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

    Aerial shot of Vectis Hall

    Vectis Hall: Ryde Town Council sets the record straight

  • News
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    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

    Bucket of ice water

    Islanders urged to take care as temperatures could approach 40°C, say NHS

    BSO performing at Robin Hill

    Drone light show added to Classic Isle’s Night at the Movies

    From left, Charlotte Hornblow and Harri McNeil (Mountbatten Isle of Wight); Mike Christie (Wight Games Festival founder), Matt Hitt (Independent Arts); Sally Hillyear and Kate Sandys (Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity)

    Wight Games Festival confirms 50 events for Islanders this summer

    suitcases at hotel reception

    More Islanders waiting for social housing as register grows

  • 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 East of the Isle of Wight, 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.

Tommy's drawings in Clayden gallery
26, June 2026·1 min read

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

A free creative workshop this weekend in Sandown this weekend explores the Island's natural spaces
Several people involved with erecting the teepee in the field
26, June 2026·4 min read

Historic camping field in Nettlestone given new life under Island charity

A six-and-a-half-acre Nettlestone field with a decades-long camping legacy has a new charitable home
Isle of Wight Spy album and news article clipping
26, June 2026·2 min read

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

A personal photograph album belonging to Isle of Wight wartime spy Dorothy O'Grady has been rescued at auction
Abandoned car
25, June 2026·2 min read

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

Councillor demands action on abandoned cars with slashed tyres blighting Ryde streets
Frank Baldry second from right
24, June 2026·2 min read

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

Councillor says Southern Water will press on with Sandown Water Recycling Project regardless
Aerial shot of Vectis Hall
24, June 2026·1 min read

Vectis Hall: Ryde Town Council sets the record straight

Ryde Town Council has explained its decision to sell Vectis Hall by auction
Angry Birds toys on a table top
24, June 2026·2 min read

Dinosauria theme park row flares up again at Sandown Town Council meeting

Old tensions over a dinosaur theme park have resurfaced at Sandown Town Council
Play space facility - playland - KOMPAN Commercial Systems
24, June 2026·1 min read

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

Revised plans for a Lake McDonald's now include a children's indoor play area
The Grand Regatta Hat Parade © Emma Wilkinson
24, June 2026·1 min read

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

Sandown's annual Grand Regatta Hat Parade returns on 9th August with cash prizes
Tracy outside Boojum and Snark with a sign that reads 'sandown jolly'
23, June 2026·2 min read

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

Residents and those with deep connections to the town are invited to drop in, bring an historic photograph or personal object, and share their memories
People milling around outside Ryde Superbowl
23, June 2026·2 min read

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

Plans lodged to turn Ryde's former Balcony nightclub into family entertainment destination
Plants and trees in Vernon Square
19, June 2026·1 min read

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

Volunteer-run Vernon Square garden in Ryde hosts its popular annual summer party
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