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    Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards thanks to public vote

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    Isle of Wight Open Studio: Seven artists, one address, endless inspiration

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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

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

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    Sue Paraskeva's cream porcelain

    Sue Paraskeva opens Ryde studio for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Electric cars lined up in the car park

    Wight Community Energy brings Going Electric back to Newport for fifth year

    David Williams Head of Marketing Wightlink, Cllr Caroline Pakel & Cllr Susan Betts

    Freshwater skatepark fundraiser: 43 art decks up for auction with bids closing 9th May

    A range of artworks on display

    Isle of Wight Open Studio: Seven artists, one address, endless inspiration

    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

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

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    Mountbatten nurses and carers celebrate winning gold at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026

    Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards thanks to public vote

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

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    Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club to carry 12-foot oar across the Isle of Wight for Walk the Wight

    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

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

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

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    Isle of Wight Youth Trust marks Mental Health Awareness Week with free events and self-care tips

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    Fort Victoria Country Park outdoor gym sparks resident backlash over lack of consultation

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    Faulty radio system causes widespread train disruption across southern England

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    New Isle of Wight election game – Guess the party from the candidate quote

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    Everything you need to know before voting in Thursday’s Isle of Wight Council elections

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    Full list of 70 polling stations for Isle of Wight Council elections on Thursday

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    Local environmental groups gather in Bembridge to inspire climate and nature action

    Yokogawa Marex team members on Gurnard beach after the beach clean

    Cowes tech firm Yokogawa Marex uncovers 35-million-year-old turtle fossil on beach clean

    David Williams Head of Marketing Wightlink, Cllr Caroline Pakel & Cllr Susan Betts

    Freshwater skatepark fundraiser: 43 art decks up for auction with bids closing 9th May

    Mountbatten nurses and carers celebrate winning gold at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026

    Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards thanks to public vote

    Red Jet coming into harbour at night

    Red Funnel launches late-night Red Jet charter service for Isle of Wight travellers

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    Isle of Wight sustainability group encourages Islanders to research candidates before Thursday’s vote

    Ryde Town Hall - Ryde Theatre

    Ryde Town Hall purchase accused of being rushed through under cover of Isle of Wight elections

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    £45.6 million in NHS profits leaked to private companies in Hampshire and Isle of Wight in two years

    yarmouth gig holding the oar

    Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club to carry 12-foot oar across the Isle of Wight for Walk the Wight

    Montage of election faces

    Guess the Party: Photo edition May 2026 Isle of Wight Council election game

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    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.

    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

    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

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    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

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    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 (updated)

    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

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rider on TT diamond races circuit
9, September 2020·1 min read

Watch ‘simulated’ high speed ride around Isle of Wight TT Diamond Races circuit

Diamond Races: Want to get an idea of what it’s like to zoom around the Isle of Wight TT course? Here's a video that simulates it
Steve Plater and James Hillier riding the Diamond Races circuit
28, August 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight TT Diamond Races backed by business leaders says Chamber CEO

The CEO of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce says business leaders are backing the Isle of Wight TT Diamond Races and explains why
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
road view of sandy way shorwell
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"
Steve Plater and James Hillier riding the Diamond Races circuit
18, August 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight TT: Chale councillors ‘not properly consulted’ about Diamond Races

Chale Parish Council say they want an open meeting with organisers of the Isle of Wight TT/ Diamond Races and that more information needs to be forthcoming
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
Bourgeois & Maurice By Guto
22, July 2020·2 min read

Horse Box Theatre Company’s summer of Isle of Wight shows

Great news for theatre and music lovers. A pop-up stage will be appearing at Northwood House and Chale Showground to host a series of concerts, plays and family friendly shows this summer
Scene from Patrick Filetis short film inferno
2, July 2020·2 min read

Latest video for Abbey Records’ artist is an eight-minute piece of beauty

The track was recorded at Isle of Wight's Abbey Records and features several Isle of Wight musicians
chale show from the air
9, June 2020·1 min read

Official: Chale Show postponed in light of Coronavirus crisis

The annual family event has been postponed, but plans are in place to run some online competitions on their social media pages in the meantime
u-turn sign
1, October 2019·5 min read

Shock as only shop in village – a ‘hub of the community’ – to close (update 3)

After locals put in lots of work to buy the shop as a Community Asset for the village, the owner has suddenly changed his mind, says the Parish council Chairman, labelling it 'callous'
clic sargent stand at the chale show
22, August 2019·1 min read

Chale Show helps Isle of Wight children and young people with cancer

The amount raised could pay for a family to stay over a month in the CLIC Sargent Home from Home, “Jean’s House”.
1967 AUSTRALIA DOLLAR coin
7, August 2019·1 min read

Cash and 16 commemorative coins worth £3,000 each stolen from Chale home

16 of these rare coins have been stolen and can be worth up to £3,000 each.
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