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    Isle of Wight libraries mark Libraries Week with pop-up events and creative workshops

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    Two Isle of Wight DJs secure debut bookings after open decks event

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    Three Rivers Music Festival opens today at Durrants Farm in Porchfield

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    Acclaimed singer-songwriter Tom Bright to play intimate show at Cowes bookshop

    Kelly Glyptis soprano

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra brings American soprano to Independence Day Spectacular

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    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.

    Warren Farm cows in a field

    Free family farm day at Warren Farm to raise funds for Mountbatten

    Bake off ladies sitting at tables in the library with their cakes

    Isle of Wight libraries mark Libraries Week with pop-up events and creative workshops

    Jase DJing

    Two Isle of Wight DJs secure debut bookings after open decks event

    child at three rivers music festival smiling into the camera

    Three Rivers Music Festival opens today at Durrants Farm in Porchfield

    Post-it notes on a board

    Bembridge residents invited to co-design the village’s climate future at Saturday workshop

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    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.

    Post-it notes on a board

    Bembridge residents invited to co-design the village’s climate future at Saturday workshop

    Seahorse floating around seagrass

    Island businesses invited to mark World Ocean Day with themed window displays

    new green electric bus

    Isle of Wight’s new electric bus fleet cuts emissions by 75 per cent

  • Community
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    Young lives vs cancer volunteers sat at a table talking

    Young Lives vs Cancer thanks Isle of Wight volunteers ahead of Volunteers’ Week

    Bright yellow Hot Rod in Aldi car park

    Classic hot rods turn heads across the Isle of Wight this week

    Freshwater lifeboat and four crew setting out on the water

    Support our independent lifeboats and join the Lifeboat Lotto

    Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival

    Ventnor Fringe Festival seeks volunteers for this summer’s ten-day arts celebration

    Steve Cooper at community meeting

    Ventnor Town Council renews community bus contract and freshens up public conveniences

  • News
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    NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight asks public to help shape future of local health services

    Storm clouds over fields by raychel sanner

    Isle of Wight Met Service warns of torrential rain moving in Monday night

    Family cycling on yhe Red Squirrel Trail

    RSPCA Isle of Wight’s Red Squirrel Ride returns with new July date

    Bake off ladies sitting at tables in the library with their cakes

    Isle of Wight libraries mark Libraries Week with pop-up events and creative workshops

    Jase DJing

    Two Isle of Wight DJs secure debut bookings after open decks event

    child at three rivers music festival smiling into the camera

    Three Rivers Music Festival opens today at Durrants Farm in Porchfield

    Young lives vs cancer volunteers sat at a table talking

    Young Lives vs Cancer thanks Isle of Wight volunteers ahead of Volunteers’ Week

    ambulance racing past

    Isle of Wight Ambulance Service named regional champion at first NHS Excellence Awards

    County Hall

    Reform UK gains most committee chair roles on Isle of Wight Council (updated)

    Jonathan Bacon in council chamber after being elected leader

    New IW Council leader vows to end dysfunction and foster cross-chamber collaboration

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road night works to improve two sections of Newport road next month

    Post-it notes on a board

    Bembridge residents invited to co-design the village’s climate future at Saturday workshop

    rubbish left by bin on sandown seafront

    ‘If a bin is full, take it home’: IW Council’s message as warm weather continues

    Bright yellow Hot Rod in Aldi car park

    Classic hot rods turn heads across the Isle of Wight this week

    Imrani and rocky

    Record number of dogs abandoned on the Isle of Wight this spring, RSPCA reveals

    Jonathan Bacon

    Jonathan Bacon returns as Isle of Wight Council leader backed by Reform UK votes

  • 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.

    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

    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

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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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