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    Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library

    Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

    Illustration of multiple microphones

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

    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

    Art On Your Doorstep painting in Newport

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

  • 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.

    Four cyclists taking part in the randonnee

    Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer

    Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library

    Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

    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

  • Community
    Community
    Four cyclists taking part in the randonnee

    Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer

    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

  • News
    News
    Four of the epic riders

    Tesco staff to cycle 18.5 miles across the Isle of Wight to raise money for local charities

    Four cyclists taking part in the randonnee

    Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer

    Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library

    Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

    aerial view of Wilder Little Duxmore

    Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust opens first biodiversity net gain habitat bank

    fifty pound notes

    Ryde Splash Park could cost up to £450,000 to replace, Isle of Wight Council says

    Ryde Arena - Google Maps

    Ryde Town Council urged to engage with Ryde Arena redevelopment plans

    ryde town council meeting

    Ryde town council urged to tackle rising number of empty shops

    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

  • 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.

    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

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

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Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library
16, May 2026·2 min read

Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

New exhibition opening later this month at Dimbola Museum celebrates Hendrix's legendary 1970 Isle of Wight performance
Organisers of the skate art auction
13, May 2026·4 min read

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

Skate deck art auction raises over £7,000 towards long-awaited Freshwater skatepark
Actress playing Virginia Woolf overlooking Freshwater Bay
8, May 2026·2 min read

Stories Underfoot: Walk with Virginia Woolf and Oscar Wilde in new Isle of Wight heritage series

StoneCrabs Theatre launches immersive promenade walks uncovering the Isle of Wight's hidden heritage
People at the Freshwater meeting
7, May 2026·3 min read

Fort Victoria Country Park outdoor gym sparks resident backlash over lack of consultation

Residents voice anger over outdoor gym installed at Fort Victoria Country Park without consultation
David Williams Head of Marketing Wightlink, Cllr Caroline Pakel & Cllr Susan Betts
6, May 2026·2 min read

Freshwater skatepark fundraiser: 43 art decks up for auction with bids closing 9th May

Forty-three artist-designed skateboard decks are being auctioned to fund Freshwater's new skatepark
Nick and Sue (Evalyn’s parents) with Evalyn, Becky McGregor, Mountbatten CEO, teacher Paula Blackley
29, April 2026·4 min read

Shalfleet pupil’s sunflower design to feature on 1,000 Walk the Wight medals

A Shalfleet pupil has won Mountbatten's medal design competition in its 20th year
Big Red & The Cava Boys with Angelina, Jo and Dick
28, April 2026·2 min read

‘Jimi and Friends Part Two’ draws enthusiastic crowd to Dimbola for Isle of Wight festival tribute

Dimbola Museum's second 'Jimi and Friends' night drew a packed crowd of festival music fans
Artist designed skateboards in the exhibition
15, April 2026·5 min read

Freshwater skatepark fundraiser launches with packed opening night and skate deck art auction

A skate deck art auction is raising funds for a new Freshwater skatepark
hideous head sculpture on Bouldnor Beach
14, April 2026·1 min read

Mystery sculpture appears on Bouldnor Beach (updated)

A mystery sculpture has appeared on Bouldnor Beach, fixed to wartime remains
Arctic Road
8, April 2026·1 min read

Three Isle of Wight road improvement schemes to begin after winter weather delays

Island Roads will resurface three roads across Freshwater, Bembridge and Newport later this month
Zoe Sadler and Shaun Cuff surrounded by their skateboard artwork
24, March 2026·2 min read

Local artists to auction painted skateboard decks to support Freshwater skatepark

Local artists have painted skateboard decks to help raise funds for the proposed Freshwater Skatepark and Pump Track
Hanover Point land erosion
17, March 2026·1 min read

Coastal erosion forces temporary closure of Compton Bay beach access steps

Coastal erosion has damaged Compton Bay's beach access steps, prompting urgent repair works
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