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    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

    Charlie and her Dad at Havenstreet

    Violinist Charlie Wild brings railway memories to life at Ventnor Fringe

    Performer dressed all in black acting as though he is falling against a red background

    Mime, clown and horror collide in David Hoskin’s new Ventnor Fringe performance: A Haunted House

    Gabriela Flarys performing Deluge on stage - playing an organ whilst having her head through a stepladder

    Magical realism show Deluge brings grief, Komodo dragons and jam to Ventnor Fringe

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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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    Plants and trees in Vernon Square

    Vernon Square’s annual summer garden party returns to Ryde this month

    Holly Black

    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

    Wootton Primary pupils taking part in Mardi Gras

    Isle of Wight Mardi Gras returns to Ryde with folklore theme for 2026

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    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.

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

    Lorna Selby standing by a river

    Isle of Wight conservationist named Rising Star in national environment power list

    Volunteers planting at Calshot Restoration Site

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

  • Community
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    Plants and trees in Vernon Square

    Vernon Square’s annual summer garden party returns to Ryde this month

    -L-R Nigel Hartley - Rob from Nashers (Nettlestone & Seaview MIS)

    Sunshine and crowds turn out for Men in Sheds Festival at Sandown Airport

    Staff from Glanvilles Damant and Prospect Mortgages painting the Rabbit enclosures

    RSPCA Isle of Wight’s first Corporate Volunteer Day proves a hit

    lifeboat lotto balls

    Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto and support our local independent lifeboat crews

    The St Catherine's tuck shop stall at Isle of Wight Festival

    St Catherine’s School brings charity stall to Isle of Wight Festival

  • News
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    melted ice cream in a cone that has been dropped on the floor

    Met Office issues amber extreme heat warning for the Isle of Wight

    Photo taken from outside through the glass of two women talking at the Ronson Reunited event

    Ronson Lighter Factory reunion brings former workers together after 45 years apart

    Plants and trees in Vernon Square

    Vernon Square’s annual summer garden party returns to Ryde this month

    Totland Pier April 2023

    Unused restaurant could become unique holiday accommodation on Totland Pier

    Holly Black

    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

    Admiral Grigorovich frigate

    Isle of Wight MPs react after Russian frigate fires warning shots near yacht

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

    -L-R Nigel Hartley - Rob from Nashers (Nettlestone & Seaview MIS)

    Sunshine and crowds turn out for Men in Sheds Festival at Sandown Airport

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

    Wootton Primary pupils taking part in Mardi Gras

    Isle of Wight Mardi Gras returns to Ryde with folklore theme for 2026

    ammonite

    New ammonite species named after Isle of Wight fossil hunter Martin Simpson

    The RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre (ILC) in Cowes.

    Unite launches petition calling on RNLI to halt Cowes job losses

    Staff from Glanvilles Damant and Prospect Mortgages painting the Rabbit enclosures

    RSPCA Isle of Wight’s first Corporate Volunteer Day proves a hit

    Lorna Selby standing by a river

    Isle of Wight conservationist named Rising Star in national environment power list

    Performer dressed all in black acting as though he is falling against a red background

    Mime, clown and horror collide in David Hoskin’s new Ventnor Fringe performance: A Haunted House

  • 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.

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

    richard quigley and the minister in meeting with ferry companies

    Minister visits Isle of Wight to hear ferry firms’ emissions scheme concerns

    traffic information sign at side of road

    Fairlee Road one-way system returns for Isle of Wight Festival week

    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

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Wilf Payne, Royston Batcoe, Peter Wells, Nick Webb, Cllr Dave Stewart, Darrel Clarke, Cllr John Hobart, Vickie Ford, Mark Donovan and Carol Flux
23, October 2019·2 min read

Long-disputed footpath along seawall formally re-opened

Owners of the cottage the footpath runs in front of objected to the Planning Inspectorate, but they dismissed the appeal, stating Ordnance Survey map evidence as far back as 1908
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20, October 2019·4 min read

Isle of Wight’s CHAMPS share more about their latest album (video)

Having had some time for the third album to sink in, OnTheWight caught up with CHAMPS to find out more about their influences, new manager and why at least two songs reference red stars
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27, September 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s CHAMPS release their long-awaited third album today

The long-awaited third album is out today and it's a cracker. The 12 tracks take you on a beautiful journey with the brothers from Niton, who are most certainly going places now they have the right support behind them.
dave champion
12, September 2019·1 min read

Latest single from CHAMPS is so heavenly it’ll make your heart melt

The latest track from Isle of Wight's CHAMPS goes on release tomorrow (Friday) and it's heavenly. Watch the video now.
brothers champion in front of bunglow
23, August 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s CHAMPS release third single from their long-awaited album

The long awaited third album is just around the corner, as the latest track from The Hard Interchange is released today with a great looking video.
martha eggleton at great wonderfest
7, August 2019·5 min read

8-year-old Isle of Wight skateboarder in female skateboarding zine

Eight-year-old Martha from Niton is featured with three photos in the first issue of new female skateboarding zine, Plank. She continues to be an inspiration to many.
Montage of work by Wendy Welsford
22, July 2019·1 min read

Last chance to see inside Wendy Welsford’s Open Studio

Passionate about protecting the environment, much of Wendy's work is created using items she's collected from the coastline.
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13, June 2019·2 min read

Leader’s vow to ‘get Undercliff Drive open again’ a step closer with public consultation

Cllr Ian Ward also says it's his view the Isle of Wight needs to have Undercliff Drive road open again, but will not make a decision until after the consultation.
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28, April 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s CHAMPS sign three album record deal with BMG

The record deal with the US arm of BMG is sure to take Isle of Wight CHAMPS on an exciting and rewarding journey.
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22, January 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight band, CHAMPS, drop two new tracks on us today

It's been long-awaited, so CHAMPS have treated us to not one, but two new tracks today. Check out the Isle of Wight band's latest tracks, both recorded on the Island, as well as the music video that was filmed on Ventnor Downs.
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8, January 2019·1 min read

Modernisation plans for local Post Office (updated)

The Post Office will be undergoing a full refurbishment and once re-opened will offer extended opening hours.
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2, January 2019·4 min read

Poor signage, incorrect SatNav data and property damage on Undercliff Drive

At meetings about Undercliff Drive the resounding opinion was that signage is woefully inadequate and needs to be resolved without delay. Residents say they’ve been met by a wall of silence from Isle of Wight council and in the meantime all properties have suffered damage.
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