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    Photo of J B Priestly on a ferry called Saga

    New Dimbola exhibition explores J.B. Priestley’s Isle of Wight years

    Platform One students performing at 25 year anniversary event

    Platform One marks 25 years of creative education with special celebration

    The cast of Impromptu Shakespeare walking through old courtyard

    Impromptu Shakespeare brings a brand-new Bard to Ventnor this July

    Vintage dinner table setting

    A summer supper club comes to Ventnor Exchange: Limited spaces

    Fran Heath sitting on her desk surrounded by her dire-ramas and vintage typewriters

    Writer and artist Fran Heath showcases decades of creative work at Quay Arts

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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.

    Photo of J B Priestly on a ferry called Saga

    New Dimbola exhibition explores J.B. Priestley’s Isle of Wight years

    The cast of Impromptu Shakespeare walking through old courtyard

    Impromptu Shakespeare brings a brand-new Bard to Ventnor this July

    Vintage dinner table setting

    A summer supper club comes to Ventnor Exchange: Limited spaces

    Two people constructing large signage for Ventnor's Fringe Festival

    Ventnor Fringe launches community making club to craft festival decorations and props

    Fran Heath sitting on her desk surrounded by her dire-ramas and vintage typewriters

    Writer and artist Fran Heath showcases decades of creative work at Quay Arts

  • 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.

    Volunteers planting at Calshot Restoration Site

    Record number of seagrass seeds planted in Solent this spring in major restoration effort

    Lucia Para sitting by beach painting

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival programme returns with more than 100 events across the Island

    Chris Packham and others in the People's Emergency Briefing film

    Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

  • Community
    Community
    Pride in Place set up at Department

    Drop-in sessions offer Ryde community a say on neighbourhood funding priorities

    New site for Citizens Advice

    Citizens Advice Isle of Wight relocates to Exchange House in Newport after County Hall departure

    lots of five pound and twenty pound notes sterling cash money

    Next week’s Island Independent Lifeboat Lotto jackpot reaches £3,900

    The C.A.R. Gardens team on planting day, with Mountbatten volunteer gardener, Jenny Peddar, centre back and Rob Mew, centre front

    Mountbatten’s Oak Garden revived in memory of Ventnor Botanic Garden’s former curator

    Scene of Ryde shopping area

    Ryde launches £100,000 community grants programme for local projects

  • News
    News
    Pride in Place set up at Department

    Drop-in sessions offer Ryde community a say on neighbourhood funding priorities

    gurnard parish council meeting

    Gurnard parking problems described as ‘biggest issue’ facing residents

    Photo of J B Priestly on a ferry called Saga

    New Dimbola exhibition explores J.B. Priestley’s Isle of Wight years

    New site for Citizens Advice

    Citizens Advice Isle of Wight relocates to Exchange House in Newport after County Hall departure

    person sitting at a desk with note paper and pen

    Isle of Wight community groups invited to apply for crisis support funding

    Jenson with the trophies at the Wightlink ferry terminal

    Jenson Wadsworth scores in shootout as Rovers claim Hampshire Cup glory

    Volunteers planting at Calshot Restoration Site

    Record number of seagrass seeds planted in Solent this spring in major restoration effort

    Dental patient sitting in dentist's chair with dentist standing over him

    Isle of Wight sees 48 per cent rise in NHS dental care as access continues to improve

    totland parish council meeting

    Totland parish councillors raise sewage failings ahead of Southern Water chief’s Island visit

    hot tub in garden

    Isle of Wight Council launches hot tub safety campaign for accommodation providers

    Platform One students performing at 25 year anniversary event

    Platform One marks 25 years of creative education with special celebration

    VIVA Creative Crew's painted tiger faces

    Sandown’s VIVA Creative Crew gets to work on Mardi Gras costumes for Ryde parade

    one-network road closures map

    Checking before you travel could save you time and frustration: Isle of Wight roadworks map

    Lawrence Gosden Southern Water CEO

    Southern Water CEO visit to Isle of Wight councillors closed to public and press

    Vintage dinner table setting

    A summer supper club comes to Ventnor Exchange: Limited spaces

    Winter Gardens in the Sun August 2025

    Council closes Winter Gardens enforcement case after landowner completes visual works (updated)

  • 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.

    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

    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

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average speed cameras above a motorway
24, August 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight council would ‘support a case for the installation of average speed cameras’

Sparked by discussions about the Isle of Wight TT Diamond Races event, the Isle of Wight Council has said it would support a case for the installation of average speed cameras
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24, August 2020·2 min read

Letter: Diamond Races ‘an extreme threat to safety and well-being of residents, families, cyclists and walkers’

This readers believes the Isle of Wight TT - Diamond Races would be "an extreme threat to the safety and well being of the residents, and the many families, cyclists and walkers the Island has worked so hard to attract"
Gary Thompson
11, August 2020·2 min read

Diamond Races / Isle of Wight TT: In-depth 23 min podcast with Gary Thompson (IOM TT) on the course, running the races and safety

Diamond Races / Isle of Wight TT: If you want to know the course, how races will be run and their safety, News OnTheWight’s in-depth 23 minute interview with Gary Thompson (Isle of Man TT Clerk of the Course) is a must-listen for you
Dick Pulleine at the 2012 Hedgelaying Competition
12, February 2020·1 min read

Hedgelaying Competition returns to the Isle of Wight on Leap Day

Leap Saturday offers the chance to get out in the countryside and learn more about this important part of Island heritage. Put the date in your diary to avoid missing it
Bob Seely - Writing his acceptance speech?
31, January 2020·1 min read

Tweet by MP claiming cuts to bus route refuted by Southern Vectis boss

The bus company boss refuted the claims almost immediately on Twitter, but the Isle of Wight MP's Tweet remains live
the dragon treet by a river in brighstone
9, September 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight Dragon Tree shortlisted for Tree of the Year Award

You can vote for your favourite tree via the Woodland Trust Website. It closes on 27th September, so there's time to share with friends and family and perhaps the Isle of Wight will take the top prize.
Island Roads staff with Rev Clive Todd and Church Warden June Horsfall Island Roads staff with Rev Clive Todd and Church Warden June Horsfall
8, August 2019·1 min read

Improvement to churchyard path welcomed by residents

As well as being used by parishioners, the paths through the churchyard are an important thoroughfare for villagers accessing the nearby doctor surgery and primary school.
elmlea cottage and garden
2, August 2019·1 min read

Plans for Isle of Wight Sculpture Gardens lodged with council

Sculptures to be curated, produced and displayed in the cottage and garden.
phoenix choir
14, May 2019·1 min read

Popular Phoenix Choir are back in Brighstone for fundraising concert

In view of the popularity of this very talented choir, early seating is recommended.
milky way and jupiter reflected on the calm sea
1, May 2019·1 min read

Stunning Milky Way and casting reflections on Isle of Wight waters

Theo's latest shot is a cracker and shows the Milky Way core and Jupiter casting reflections across the still surface of the sea.
greg chapman
8, April 2019·1 min read

Don’t miss Greg Chapman’s comedy adventure magic show ‘Into The Wilderness’

Grab your tickets before the sell out for the Brighstone (26th April) or Ryde (10th May) shows. Always popular and well attended.
brighstone landslip map
21, February 2019·1 min read

Landslips divert Isle of Wight coastal path walkers inland

Watch out for walkers if you are driving along the Military Road between IW Pearl and Grange Chine as landslips have resulted in the coastal path being redirected inland.
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