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    Amy holding her guitar in the air whilst standing in a field by the coast

    Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Amy Jolliffe releases summer-inspired single

    Maisy Dean holding her hand up to the camera

    Isle of Wight artist Mai releases debut single tackling the sexualisation of women in everyday culture

    Large crowds of people watching the main stage performance at Isle of Wight Festival

    Win a pair of sold-out Isle of Wight Festival tickets through WightAID’s silent auction

    Artwork on the walls

    Student showcase brings Island creativity to Quay Arts

    Tommy's drawings in Clayden gallery

    18 to 30-year-olds invited to join free zine-making and ecology workshop in Sandown

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    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.

    Artwork on the walls

    Student showcase brings Island creativity to Quay Arts

    Tommy's drawings in Clayden gallery

    18 to 30-year-olds invited to join free zine-making and ecology workshop in Sandown

    Portrait of Jeremy Corbyn

    Your Party to launch Isle of Wight branch in Newport

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    Monkton Arts summer exhibition opens at Ryde’s Mead Gallery this June

    Chris Packham and others in the People's Emergency Briefing film

    Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

  • 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.

    Chris Packham and others in the People's Emergency Briefing film

    Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

    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

  • Community
    Community
    People attending the opening of GRAFT Studios

    Art studios open at Sandown’s Old Town Hall as GRAFT launches creative community hub

    Crowds on the esplanade on Armed Forces Day

    Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day cancelled in 2026 due to logistical and resourcing pressures

    Freshwater lifeboat station

    Sign up for Lifeboat Lotto and help support our independent lifeboats

    a yacht sailing into the sunset

    Young sailors from Yarmouth set for another crack at Island circumnavigation

    Young lives vs cancer volunteers sat at a table talking

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

  • News
    News
    A common swift flying in the sky

    World Swift Day joy as Freshwater development’s nest bricks attract their first swifts

    end sewage pollution banner being held up by paddleboarders in the water

    Southern Water chief executive to face Isle of Wight councillors over sewage concerns

    Amy holding her guitar in the air whilst standing in a field by the coast

    Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Amy Jolliffe releases summer-inspired single

    G625 - the first White tailed eagle to be breed in the south for over 200 years

    White-tailed eagle among eighteen species shortlisted for future British banknotes

    Maisy Dean holding her hand up to the camera

    Isle of Wight artist Mai releases debut single tackling the sexualisation of women in everyday culture

    Distance shot of No Poo at the Point campaigners standing where the pipe will come out

    Residents oppose ‘new’ combined sewage overflow pipe at Bembridge beach (updated)

    person paying for coffee in cafe

    Isle of Wight businesses urged to complete Wight BID consultation survey before deadline

    Large crowds of people watching the main stage performance at Isle of Wight Festival

    Win a pair of sold-out Isle of Wight Festival tickets through WightAID’s silent auction

    school desks and chairs in a classroom

    Isle of Wight NEU warns falling teacher numbers are putting pupils at risk

    Artwork on the walls

    Student showcase brings Island creativity to Quay Arts

    Quay wall at the ferry terminal

    Red Funnel submits plans to repair failing quay wall near ferry terminal

    Outside the Morecambe Winter Gardens, funded through the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund © Morecambe Winter Gardens Preservation Trust

    Applications open for second round of £15m Heritage at Risk Capital Fund

    Joe Robertson speaking in parliament

    East Wight MP urges Government to ‘make amends’ for tourism and hospitality tax burden

    Approved key on computer keyboard

    Hampshire and Solent Combined County Authority formally established with £1.3bn investment fund

    Tommy's drawings in Clayden gallery

    18 to 30-year-olds invited to join free zine-making and ecology workshop in Sandown

    People chatting at the Autism/ADHD Hub

    Four neurodivergent support hubs open their doors across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

  • 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.

    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

    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

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Ventnor is an absolute jewel. A beautiful area that has, since the Victorians discovered its magic been loved by those who have been lucky enough to find it.

Known for years as a centre for arts on the Isle of Wight, of late it’s become a Mecca for food lovers, with some of the best restaurants on the Island being gathered in this single town.

Its beach is a delight, held within an arced cove, with a mixture of golden sand and shingle. For those on the beach, food, drinks and ice cream needs are met by a wide selection of businesses along the Esplanade.

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24, March 2025·1 min read

Road can’t reopen until landowner grants access says council

Isle of Wight council announces plans for assessing and clearing Belgrave Road rockfall, but it could be a while
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21, March 2025·1 min read

Mystery of Upper Ventnor’s drone activity explained

Drone activity in Upper Ventnor has been revealed as part of energy surveys
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21, March 2025·2 min read

Up to £1,500 available for emerging artists in Sandown, Lake, Shanklin and Ventnor

Young creatives in Sandown Bay can apply for grants to support artistic ventures
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20, March 2025·1 min read

Drone spotted in Ventnor prompt police reports from local primary school and residents

Residents in Ventnor have raised concerns about drones flying close to homes
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19, March 2025·2 min read

Councillor Ed Blake claims legal action over Bath Road only submitted recently (updated)

Councillor Ed Blake raises concerns over delays in the Bath Road legal case
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19, March 2025·1 min read

Find out more about Ventnor Coastal Erosion project at open days (updated)

Residents can learn about the Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme at free exhibitions this April
Derelict Ventnor Winter Gardens building
18, March 2025·7 min read

Ventnor Winter Gardens: Isle of Wight council CEO open to ‘brokering a discussion between owners and local community’ (updated)

Isle of Wight council's CEO welcomes dialogue on the future of Ventnor Winter Gardens
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12, March 2025·1 min read

Book your slot for the Repair Cafe at Ventnor Exchange

The Repair Cafe promotes sustainability by encouraging the repair of everyday goods
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11, March 2025·1 min read

Plans for former care home to be turned into ‘high quality housing’

Plans to convert Ventnor’s Bluebell House into residential apartments are now under review
Overhang rock collapse on Belgrave Road
10, March 2025·3 min read

Letter: Ventnor’s rockfall highlights need for better monitoring and public awareness

This reader raises concerns over recent rockfall incidents in Ventnor, urging action from Isle of Wight council and Island Roads
Joe R and Ed Blake by the Ventnor rockfall
10, March 2025·2 min read

Ventnor rockfall prompts calls for comprehensive town planning from Isle of Wight council

Joe Robertson urges Isle of Wight council to develop a comprehensive long-term strategy
Ventnor Rock Fall 8th March 2025
8, March 2025·2 min read

Belgrave Road: Dramatic drone images reveal impact of Ventnor rockfall at ‘windy corner’

Aerial footage reveals the dramatic aftermath of the recent rockfall in Ventnor
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