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    Art On Your Doorstep painting in Newport

    National Gallery’s Art On Your Doorstep trail brings 18 world-class paintings to Newport streets

    Dan Edelstyn and Hilary Powel of the Power Station project seen here during their 28 days living on the family house in London, 25th November 2022

    Community energy film Power Station comes to Ryde with open forum for local projects

    Heidi Perks standing on a beach

    Psychological suspense author brings Isle of Wight-set thriller to Cowes bookshop this June

    Josef Krista concert

    Cowes-raised composer Josef Krista hears his work performed by Philharmonic Orchestra

    Nude life drawing of woman laying on bed

    Isle of Wight Open Studios: Rachel Clare and Teresa Grimaldi open new Bonchurch venue

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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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    Art On Your Doorstep painting in Newport

    National Gallery’s Art On Your Doorstep trail brings 18 world-class paintings to Newport streets

    Dan Edelstyn and Hilary Powel of the Power Station project seen here during their 28 days living on the family house in London, 25th November 2022

    Community energy film Power Station comes to Ryde with open forum for local projects

    PS Medway Queen at Gillingham Pier

    Medway Queen Club marks 60 years with East Cowes book signing

    children playing at Newport Roman villa

    Roman half term fun at Newport Villa marks 100 years since landmark Isle of Wight discovery

    Heidi Perks standing on a beach

    Psychological suspense author brings Isle of Wight-set thriller to Cowes bookshop this June

  • Community
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    Ryde rescue crew in boat on water

    Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto to support our local independent lifeboat – and win cash

    illustration of people buying things from a garden sale

    Preloved treasures and village charm on offer at St Lawrence Spring Sale Trail

    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

    Freshwater Lifeboat crew and boat

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

    yarmouth gig holding the oar

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

  • News
    News
    A field flooded in the winter in Gunville

    Fishing club warns Alvington Manor View homes face flood risk from diverted stream

    three children out on a walk in country holding hands

    Isle of Wight Council calls for more foster carers during Foster Care Fortnight 2026

    Art On Your Doorstep painting in Newport

    National Gallery’s Art On Your Doorstep trail brings 18 world-class paintings to Newport streets

    PS Medway Queen at Gillingham Pier

    Medway Queen Club marks 60 years with East Cowes book signing

    GP giving consultation to patient

    NHS asks Isle of Wight residents to help shape future urgent care services in new survey

    children playing at Newport Roman villa

    Roman half term fun at Newport Villa marks 100 years since landmark Isle of Wight discovery

    Red Funnel awards winners with their trophies and certificates

    Red Funnel opens public voting for 2026 Isle of Wight Awards

    the front of county hall

    UNISON welcomes Isle of Wight pension policy as Palestine solidarity group raises scrutiny concerns

    Daffodils outside County Hall in Newport by Simon Haytack

    What happens next for Isle of Wight Council after no overall control election result

    Heidi Perks standing on a beach

    Psychological suspense author brings Isle of Wight-set thriller to Cowes bookshop this June

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Daytime closure of road between Brading and Ryde this week

    Josef Krista concert

    Cowes-raised composer Josef Krista hears his work performed by Philharmonic Orchestra

    illustration of people buying things from a garden sale

    Preloved treasures and village charm on offer at St Lawrence Spring Sale Trail

    The shoreline at Osborne Estate

    King Charles hears Isle of Wight coast path concerns from leading rambler

    Black and white photo of a man at the work bence in the factory by Derrick Saines

    Former Ronson lighter factory workers invited to share memories at Newport reunion

    Ballot boxes at Isle of Wight council election count

    Isle of Wight Council elections leave local authority under no overall control (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.

    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

    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 (updated)

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

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

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white flower bouquet
8, July 2019·1 min read

£10 donated per entry for Young Lives Vs Cancer Flower at The Chale Show

The arrangements can be pink, black and white and The Chale Show are kindly making a £10 donation to CLIC Sargent for every entry.
hamish fleming planning application
14, December 2018·1 min read

Plans for new educational activity centre for children struggling at school

Hamish Fleming already has "extensive experience with ‘hard to reach’ learners and has built a reputation both on the Island and in Hampshire and Dorset". He plans to give dilapidated group of farm buildings a new lease of life.
Mili Road opening media
15, November 2018·2 min read

Vintage vehicle parade declares Military Rd open

A 7.5-mile section of the iconic Military Road has been upgraded in what is the largest carriageway improvement project delivered in a single scheme by Island Roads under the Highways Improvement Programme.
Military Road media
1, November 2018·1 min read

Military Road resurfacing works extended, but end is in sight

The stretch of road is one of the UK’s best-known and most photographed sections of highway and the longest consecutive length of road upgraded by Island Roads in a single scheme, as part of the Highways PFI.
sheep
29, September 2018·1 min read

Mystery of third animal attack on Isle of Wight sheep

Police say some of the sheep involved in these incidents appear to have been bitten, but it’s not clear as to what animal may have caused these injuries at this stage.
IOW Ted Phillips Cup Oct 2017 WILL WEST
24, October 2017·2 min read

Storm Brian made things tricky for 2017 Winter Trials Championship

Storm Brian had left its mark on the course of the tenth round of the 2017 Winter Trials Championship at Hawthorn Manor Farm, Chale, making for some tricky conditions for riders to contend with.
Stockbridge RR Bill Temple
5, September 2017·1 min read

Popular cyclists’ stopover boasts new cycle hub

A community collaboration between a local charity, the Parish Council and Chale Green Stores sees the introduction of a new cycle hub at the ever-popular stopover point.
Yellow lilies
19, August 2017·1 min read

30 year old Isle of Wight man loses life in Military Rd collision

Police are appealing for any witnesses to a single vehicle collision on the Military Road on Friday night that tragically resulted in a 30 year old man losing his life. Our thoughts are with all involved.
Southern Vectis Bus
10, February 2017·1 min read

Talks between villages and bus company break down

Town and parish councils were left dismayed after talks with Southern Vectis about reinstating the hourly summer timetable on the number six route break down.
Southern Vectis Bus
2, February 2017·1 min read

Rural bus service first in decades to operate without IWC funding say Southern Vectis

Southern Vectis say this is the first time in decades that a bus service for the rural communities they serve has been operated without local authority funding and that the current timetable for route 6 is run entirely on a commercial basis.
Single decker southern vectis bus by eastleightbusman
1, February 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight council challenges bus company on service reduction

Leader of the council says that Southern Vectis should have widely consulted before switching the Route 6 bus to winter timetable all year round.
police
10, November 2016·1 min read

Police seek driver who collided with hedge and damaged ornamental well

After a car swerved in the road and collided with a hedge, it damaged the ornamental well in the garden on a Chale resident. Police appeal for witnesses.
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