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    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

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    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

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    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    Robert Carter's painting in the window of Peer Studios

    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

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    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

    lifeboat lotto balls

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

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

    Amy Jolliffe playing guitar in the studio

    Wessex Cancer Support brings community funday back to Ryde in May

    Head of King Arwald by Nigel George

    Last pagan king of Isle of Wight celebrated by Pagans on St Arwald’s Day

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    Brook Bay with Dog

    Dog-friendly beaches on the Isle of Wight where you can walk all year round

    Hale common road junction from google maps

    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

    voi bike and scooter

    Isle of Wight e-scooter and bike share schemes set to continue until 2028

    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

    close up of keys in front door

    Nearly 30,000 Isle of Wight renters set to benefit as Renters’ Rights Act comes into force

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

    two woman sat at a computer with one looking into the camera by alexey demidov

    Parents urged to extend Child Benefit before it stops automatically in August

    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

    the front of county hall

    Reform UK predicted to win most Isle of Wight Council seats in May elections

    Nick and Sue (Evalyn’s parents) with Evalyn, Becky McGregor, Mountbatten CEO, teacher Paula Blackley

    Shalfleet pupil’s sunflower design to feature on 1,000 Walk the Wight medals

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

    polling station sign by a park

    Ultimate candidate guide: Isle of Wight 2026 local election

    Polling station sign outside a church

    Helping you decide who to vote for: May 2026 elections

  • 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.

    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

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

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

    Paul Merton standing next to a steam train and coal pile with shovel in hand

    Paul Merton’s upcoming ‘Driving Amazing Trains’ series features the Isle of Wight

    Artist impression of the hovercraft propellor

    Hovercraft propeller from iconic SR-N4 could become East Cowes heritage landmark

    Environmental Services Manager, Jez Mew, with the gritting fleet

    Isle of Wight records mildest gritting winter in 13 years with just 22 runs made

    MMC Rope Access team hanging off Castle Rd Bridge in Wroxall

    Rope-access teams to survey hard-to-reach retaining walls in Ventnor this month

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Man up a ladder painting a mural on a wall
2, October 2025·1 min read

£1,000 mural commissions announced as part of Building the Bay regeneration project (updated)

Bay Visions initiative announces mural commissions to celebrate community identity and creativity. Nine £1,000 commissions available
Polling station sign in front of a buddha statue
25, September 2025·3 min read

Lake North by-election costs estimated at £5,146 after Reform UK resignation

Reform UK resignation leads to costly by-election, prompting concerns from local politicians
Christopher Lloyd (top left), Bill Nigh (top right), Adrian Whittaker (bottom left), Bob Blezzard (bottom centre) and Robert May (bottom right)
10, September 2025·3 min read

Candidates outline their plans for Lake North councillor position ahead of by-election

Lake North by-election candidates discuss their priorities and visions for the community
Mugshot of David Maclean overlaid on photo of county hall
19, August 2025·4 min read

David Maclean, Reform UK councillor, resigns from Isle of Wight Council (update 5)

After coming under pressure for missing multiple meetings, Reform UK councillor, David Maclean, resigns
Mugshot of David Maclean overlaid on photo of county hall
15, August 2025·2 min read

David Maclean faces scrutiny for missing meetings as children’s services committee convenes

Education committee councillor David Maclean faces pressure to evaluate his position
Becci Youle, co-owner of Lake Cleaning and Catering Supplies, and Fiona Seymour with the donated toilet rolls
1, August 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight business supports bowel cancer awareness with toilet roll donation

Local Isle of Wight businesses unite to support a bowel cancer awareness campaign
Computer keyboard with shift key replaced by the words 'planning'
1, August 2025·1 min read

New three-bedroom house proposed near Isle of Wight seafront

A new planning application aims to construct a three-bedroom house near the seafront
Teenagers playing card games at the Creative Hub Ryde
16, July 2025·2 min read

Aspire Ryde announces free ‘Summer Food and Fun’ sessions for eligible children

Free activity days for children on free school meals return this August across four community venues
McDonalds drive-thru signage
9, July 2025·2 min read

Councillors greenlight multi-million-pound McDonald’s project (updated)

Isle of Wight Planning Committee voted to approve new McDonald's 'drive thru', against officers' recommendations
McDonalds drive-thru signage
3, July 2025·2 min read

Officers recommend refusal of McDonald’s restaurant plans near school in Lake

Plans for a McDonald’s restaurant in Lake face refusal recommendations from council officers
Ukulele band playing on stage
13, June 2025·2 min read

Men in Sheds Festival: A celebration of community, music and camaraderie

The Men in Sheds Festival at Wight Aviation Museum celebrates community connection and skills-sharing this weekend
McDonalds drive-thru signage
15, May 2025·2 min read

Planning consultation attracts backing for new McDonald’s drive-thru in Lake

What's your view on the plans for another 'drive-thru' fast food outlet on the Island?
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