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    Operation Geranium festival brings eight acts to Newport’s Apollo Theatre in June

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    Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026 opens this Friday with more than 200 artists taking part

    joe bone portrait

    Isle of Wight writer Joe Bone lands script for Mackenzie Crook’s debut feature film

    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

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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.

    Illustration of multiple microphones

    Operation Geranium festival brings eight acts to Newport’s Apollo Theatre in June

    Parents and children playing on Fort Vic beach

    Discover sharks, turtles and sea creatures on the Isle of Wight’s shoreline this half-term

    children sitting on blankets in woods listening to a storyteller

    Biosphere Festival 2026 programme launches with over 100 events across the Isle of Wight

    people looking at art during open studios

    Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026 opens this Friday with more than 200 artists taking part

    Art On Your Doorstep painting in Newport

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

  • Community
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    People taking part in Walk the Wight

    Walk the Wight 2026 raises over £522,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight

    Organisers of the skate art auction

    Freshwater skatepark fundraiser passes £7,000 mark after skate deck art auction

    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

  • News
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    Ryde Arena - Google Maps

    Ryde Town Council urged to engage with Ryde Arena redevelopment plans

    Shanklin con club

    Six-surgery NHS dental practice approved for Shanklin Conservative Club

    Parents and children playing on Fort Vic beach

    Discover sharks, turtles and sea creatures on the Isle of Wight’s shoreline this half-term

    Ryde Splash Park

    Ryde Town Council backs petition calling for splash park refurbishment

    children sitting on blankets in woods listening to a storyteller

    Biosphere Festival 2026 programme launches with over 100 events across the Isle of Wight

    People taking part in Walk the Wight

    Walk the Wight 2026 raises over £522,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight

    people looking at art during open studios

    Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026 opens this Friday with more than 200 artists taking part

    joe bone portrait

    Isle of Wight writer Joe Bone lands script for Mackenzie Crook’s debut feature film

    Organisers of the skate art auction

    Freshwater skatepark fundraiser passes £7,000 mark after skate deck art auction

    Stephen Kinnock MP and Richard Quigley MP

    NHS dentistry on the Isle of Wight improving as new measures expand access and capacity

    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

  • 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.

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    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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Artists impression of Lily Cross development from the road - Captiva Homes
20, May 2022·2 min read

100-home development in Godshill submitted by Captiva Homes

Two schemes are being proposed by Captiva Homes for the 100-house development in Godshill
Brighstone badger cub
28, April 2022·2 min read

Fast teamwork saves badger cub found with puncture to the head

Graham from Isle of Wight Badger Trust said, “It's really important that people keep a look out while walking in the countryside and contact us if they see a badger cub on its own"
Ojo valentines rescue dog
14, February 2022·1 min read

Longest-staying resident at RSPCA Isle of Wight’s rehoming centre finds love on Valentine’s Day

Ojo spent a total of 325 days in the animal charity’s care, receiving behavioural therapy from the charity’s specialist team
empty chairs in a room
1, December 2021·1 min read

New Covid measures: Requirement to book for school consultation meeting

You will need to reserve your place at the public meeting and follow the new Covid-safe measures
Artist Impression of Lily Cross development
6, October 2021·2 min read

Plans for 107 new dwellings on site of approved ‘care village’

The Westridge Farm developer is looking to build 107 new dwellings on the site of previously approved plans for a 'care village'
Chillerton and Rookley Primary School
10, September 2021·1 min read

Future of Chillerton and Rookley Primary School back on the Isle of Wight council agenda

The decision to merge the school was halted in order to take a "measured approach", but its future is back on the agenda
1st Godshill Scouts, Beavers and Cubs trip to Robin Hill
13, August 2021·2 min read

1st Godshill and Rookley Scout Group bounce back from pandemic

With over 60 young people from the Beaver, Cubs, Scouts and Young Leader section, the group managed to have a whale of a time at Robin Hill this week
20mph sign with bushes and blue skies by anotherphotographer
1, July 2021·1 min read

Letter: 20mph zone pointless unless it is enforced, says Godshill resident

This Godshill resident says it's all well and good having a 20mph zone, but for it to be effective it needs to be policed
8, June 2021·2 min read

Isle of Wight special needs play park approved by planning officers

There had been some concerns about rights of way access, but planning officers are satisfied and have approved the wheelchair-accessible play park
Chillerton and Rookley Primary School
26, May 2021·4 min read

Call for primary school to be de-federated and available for home schoolers

The Chairman of Chillerton and Gatcombe Parish Council calls for the new Isle of Wight council to de-federate the school and allow it to be also used for flexi-schooling
Chillerton and Rookley Primary School
2, March 2021·3 min read

Stenbury Federation respond to parents’ campaign to ‘save our school’

Falling numbers and parental choice, such as only one child in reception class, has led to the challenging situation the school finds itself in, say the Federation
Chillerton and Rookley Primary School
25, February 2021·3 min read

‘Save our School’ is the call from parents and village community amid plans to close primary school (updated)

Parents and community members oppose the closure of their village's only primary school on a number of grounds and urge others to share their views on the consultation. Full details within
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