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    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

    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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    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

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    What's On

    Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

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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

  • Community
    Community
    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

  • News
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    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

    artists studio with paintbrushes in pots and painted fabric on the walls

    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council 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.

    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

    electric vehicle charging by possessed photography

    Isle of Wight set for major EV charging expansion with over 1,500 new chargepoints planned

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cigarette butts on a beach
27, February 2026·2 min read

Island Roads responds to accusations of negligence regarding cigarette ends and marine waste

Island Roads responds to criticisms from Isle of Wight councillor on cigarette ends and marine littering
Trustees from Nettlestone and Seaview Shed presenting their cheque for £1,000 to Michele Newton
25, February 2026·1 min read

Daisy Ring Bus receives generous donation from local makers at Nettlestone and Seaview Shed

Nettlestone and Seaview Shed members donate proceeds to support the Daisy Ring bus service
Former vic's stores in nettlestone - google maps
26, March 2025·1 min read

Consultation open for proposed two-bedroom flat conversion in former store location

Isle of Wight property conversion aims to address housing needs in the area
Barry Elliott with Charles and Linda Brading
2, April 2024·1 min read

Three generations of service: Nettlestone celebrates the Bradings’ dedication

The Brading family receives a touching goodbye from Nettlestone for their dedicated service
Left to right, Lynn Stack (Community Partnership), Patric Maude (Nettlestone and Seaview Shed ), Rebecca Hardie (Nettlestone and Seaview Parish Council) and Jo King (Open Spaces initiative)
27, June 2023·1 min read

Local group breathes new life into Sophie Watson’s Garden with handcrafted board

Nettlestone and Seaview Shed handcrafts new information board, commemorating the Parish's WWI heroes
Seaview May Day Street Party
5, May 2023·1 min read

Music, merriment and more: Seaview Street Fayre raises funds for upcoming Party on the Prom (updated)

Record turnout at Seaview Street Fayre: stalls, music, Stephen Merchant sighting, £1,180 raised for Partnership
Double yellow lines over a drain cover
20, January 2023·2 min read

Binstead churchgoers rejoice: Proposals for double yellow lines dropped

32 traffic regulation orders (TROs) were proposed for several Isle of Wight towns, but not all were approved at the recent Cabinet meeting
Roy Hayward outside the Veteran's Lounge
14, November 2022·2 min read

Freedom of the Parish of Nettlestone and Seaview bestowed on D-Day veteran

A reserve tank crew, Roy landed in France on the evening of D-Day with the Sherwood Rangers - days later, both of his legs had to be amputated
Double yellow lines over a drain cover
19, July 2022·1 min read

Refusal for double yellow lines leaves question marks for housing development

The double yellow lines were a condition of the planning permission, but they been have rejected after the council changed the policy
children on seaview beach
20, April 2022·2 min read

Southern Water hear residents’ concerns about sewage on Seaview beach

Work has been delayed to repair the main outfall pipe in Seaview and residents heard last night why that was
All working hard at NaShers
13, December 2021·2 min read

Call for residents to nominate NaShers for the Co-op Local Community Fund

The Nettlestone and Seaview Shed is urging Islanders who shop with Co-op to help support their charitable work by nominating them for the supermarket's Local Community Fund
Paul Carey and Prospero
12, October 2021·1 min read

Replica of Prospero satellite created for 50th anniversary of satellite’s launch

On 28th October it will be 50 years since Black Arrow launched the Prospero satellite. Thanks to the NaShers, you'll be able to see a replica of it at the Wight Aviation Museum
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