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    Jase DJing

    Two Isle of Wight DJs secure debut bookings after open decks event

    child at three rivers music festival smiling into the camera

    Three Rivers Music Festival opens today at Durrants Farm in Porchfield

    tom bright performimg on stage in front of a large audience

    Acclaimed singer-songwriter Tom Bright to play intimate show at Cowes bookshop

    Kelly Glyptis soprano

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra brings American soprano to Independence Day Spectacular

    The National Gallery’s Head of Exhibitions, Alex Kavanagh, standing in front of Surprised! by Henri Rousseau at Newport Bus Station

    Isle of Wight singled out by National Gallery expert as life-size art trail arrives in Newport

  • What’s On
    What's On

    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.

    Jase DJing

    Two Isle of Wight DJs secure debut bookings after open decks event

    child at three rivers music festival smiling into the camera

    Three Rivers Music Festival opens today at Durrants Farm in Porchfield

    Post-it notes on a board

    Bembridge residents invited to co-design the village’s climate future at Saturday workshop

    tom bright performimg on stage in front of a large audience

    Acclaimed singer-songwriter Tom Bright to play intimate show at Cowes bookshop

    Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival

    Ventnor Fringe Festival seeks volunteers for this summer’s ten-day arts celebration

  • Sustainability
    Sustainability

    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.

    Post-it notes on a board

    Bembridge residents invited to co-design the village’s climate future at Saturday workshop

    Seahorse floating around seagrass

    Island businesses invited to mark World Ocean Day with themed window displays

    new green electric bus

    Isle of Wight’s new electric bus fleet cuts emissions by 75 per cent

  • Community
    Community
    Young lives vs cancer volunteers sat at a table talking

    Young Lives vs Cancer thanks Isle of Wight volunteers ahead of Volunteers’ Week

    Bright yellow Hot Rod in Aldi car park

    Classic hot rods turn heads across the Isle of Wight this week

    Freshwater lifeboat and four crew setting out on the water

    Support our independent lifeboats and join the Lifeboat Lotto

    Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival

    Ventnor Fringe Festival seeks volunteers for this summer’s ten-day arts celebration

    Steve Cooper at community meeting

    Ventnor Town Council renews community bus contract and freshens up public conveniences

  • News
    News
    Jase DJing

    Two Isle of Wight DJs secure debut bookings after open decks event

    child at three rivers music festival smiling into the camera

    Three Rivers Music Festival opens today at Durrants Farm in Porchfield

    Young lives vs cancer volunteers sat at a table talking

    Young Lives vs Cancer thanks Isle of Wight volunteers ahead of Volunteers’ Week

    ambulance racing past

    Isle of Wight Ambulance Service named regional champion at first NHS Excellence Awards

    County Hall

    Reform UK gains most committee chair roles on Isle of Wight Council (updated)

    Jonathan Bacon in council chamber after being elected leader

    New IW Council leader vows to end dysfunction and foster cross-chamber collaboration

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road night works to improve two sections of Newport road next month

    Post-it notes on a board

    Bembridge residents invited to co-design the village’s climate future at Saturday workshop

    rubbish left by bin on sandown seafront

    ‘If a bin is full, take it home’: IW Council’s message as warm weather continues

    Bright yellow Hot Rod in Aldi car park

    Classic hot rods turn heads across the Isle of Wight this week

    Imrani and rocky

    Record number of dogs abandoned on the Isle of Wight this spring, RSPCA reveals

    Jonathan Bacon

    Jonathan Bacon returns as Isle of Wight Council leader backed by Reform UK votes

    Isle of Wight council offices - County Hall building

    Isle of Wight councillors set out priorities ahead of decisive County Hall leadership vote

    Sean Burroughs and David Norville

    Prospective buyers outline ambitions to bring Ryde’s empty seafront arena back to life

    Fred White and others outside the Painter's Arms

    Coastal walkers return to raise funds for Mountbatten Isle of Wight in memory of Roy Denham

    claire critchison and vix lowthion

    Isle of Wight Council’s first Green Party group formed after May 2026 elections

  • 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.

    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

    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

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If you’re interested in news from around the South of the Island, this is the place to find it.

If you’ve got a story lead, or have news from your part of the Island that you’d like us to share with our readers, get in touch.

Wroxall Embankment works
23, February 2026·1 min read

Eight-week Wroxall road closure for embankment repairs starts next week

The main road through Wroxall will undergo eight weeks of embankment repair starting 2nd March 2026
Sandy Lanes partially completed chalets
19, February 2026·1 min read

Development at Atherfield Bay moves closer to opening for business

Application to meet planning conditions for Atherfield Bay development open for public consultation
film projector
19, February 2026·1 min read

Ventnor Film Weekend set to celebrate cinema with screenings and events

Celebrate cinema with screenings and social events at Ventnor Arts Club and Exchange this weekend
road ahead closed sign 2
18, February 2026·3 min read

Six-week weekday closure on Military Road for upgrades to King Charles III England Coast Path

Upcoming footpath improvements on the Isle of Wight will temporarily close Military Road on weekdays for six weeks
View of the Ventnor Winter Gardens from the seafront
16, February 2026·2 min read

Ventnor Winter Gardens: Bring your constructive, forward-looking ideas to community workshop says Steering Group

A community workshop aims to generate realistic proposals for the future of the Ventnor Winter Gardens
Aerial view of the Big Top at Flowersbrook
11, February 2026·3 min read

Ventnor launches bid for UK Town of Culture 2028, spotlighting homegrown creativity

A bold bid for UK Town of Culture will highlight Ventnor's rich cultural heritage
Bath Road, Ventnor
10, February 2026·1 min read

Delay extends legal decision on Bath Road closure in Ventnor

Councillor Blake calls road closure situation "unacceptable" against the backdrop of ongoing legal disputes
Resurfaced road in Wroxall
9, February 2026·1 min read

Island Roads completes Wroxall carriageway reconstruction

Island Roads has finished carriageway reconstruction in Wroxall and will be returning the road to normal use from later today
Photo of the Winter Gardens meeting at Better Days Cafe - shot from the back so you can only see the backs of people's heads and the three people on a table at the front
7, February 2026·1 min read

Planning application for community events room in Ventnor rejected

Ventnor planning decision upholds community interests, rejecting change to a vital facility
Four donkeys: Major, Lenny, Wispa and Gabby
7, February 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary seeks Valentine’s Day adopters for ‘Lonely Hearts’

This Valentine's, Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary invites adoptions for four ‘Lonely Hearts'
person repairing a circuit board with a drill
2, February 2026·1 min read

Ventnor Exchange hosts first Isle of Wight Repair Cafe of 2026

Book your slot now to have your broken items repaired
two young people reading a zine
30, January 2026·1 min read

Celebrate young creativity at the Brave Island Zine launch this Saturday

Join the free Brave Island Zine launch on 31st January to celebrate youth creativity
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