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    A range of artworks on display

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

    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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    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.

    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

    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

  • Community
    Community
    yarmouth gig holding the oar

    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

    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

  • News
    News
    Red Jet coming into harbour at night

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

    man in denim shirt sat down and looking at his mobile phone

    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

    fifty pound notes

    £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

    Brook Bay with Dog

    Dog-friendly beaches on the Isle of Wight where you can walk all year round

    Hale common road junction from google maps

    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

    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

  • 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.

    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

    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

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5, December 2024·1 min read

Godshill Primary School governors challenge closure plans, saying alternative proposal ignored

Alternative proposal for rural Isle of Wight primary school dismissed, prompting outcry from Governors
The outside of the former Chocolate Island Cottage
19, November 2024·1 min read

Grade II listed Isle of Wight cottage set for retail and residential revamp

Conversion plans for former chocolate shop to include retail space and residence
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1, November 2024·1 min read

Godshill public footpath closure extended due to adverse weather conditions

Godshill footpath closure extended for safety due to works and bad weather
Cllr Suzie Ellis - Arreton Downs (new)
25, October 2024·1 min read

Councillor Ellis champions community-led school solution to avoid rural school closures

Councillor Ellis criticises plans that may leave rural Isle of Wight without schools
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25, October 2024·1 min read

Central rural parents consider school merger amid closure proposals

In light of school closure plans, parents from three villages propose a school merger, urging parents and pupils to suggest the same in last week of the school closure consultation
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12, September 2024·2 min read

Concerns raised over loss of rural schooling if Godshill closure approved

Open Letter from Chair of Godshill School Governors, addresses cabinet on the importance of rural education facilities
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10, September 2024·3 min read

Campaign groups mobilise as Isle of Wight council proposes closing six primary schools: Meetings and petitions gathering pace (updated)

Parents form campaign groups and launch petitions to oppose six potential Isle of Wight closures
munsley bog
10, June 2024·1 min read

Celebrate Munsley Bog’s wildlife with Godshill Matters: Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2024 (Free)

Godshill Matters hosts a festive day of walks and picnics at Munsley Bog
16, May 2024·5 min read

Inclusive play park dream becomes reality in Godshill thanks to anonymous donors

Community cheers as anonymous donors save Godshill's inclusive playground project
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15, April 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight Gin Company secures Bronze at 2024 London Spirits Competition

Isle of Wight Gin Company's 'Island Spirit Gin' wins Bronze at London awards ceremony
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27, March 2024·1 min read

Help shape your community: The latest Isle of Wight town and parish council vacancies

Will enough people call for an election or will the seats be filled by co-option?
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15, January 2024·2 min read

Godshill Primary School earns ‘good’ rating from Ofsted after dedicated improvement

Ofsted acknowledges the hard work and improvement journey of Godshill Primary School
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