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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

  • 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.

    Lucia Para sitting by beach painting

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival programme returns with more than 100 events across the Island

    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

    felted pony

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

  • 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.

    Lucia Para sitting by beach painting

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival programme returns with more than 100 events across the Island

    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

  • 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
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    Lucia Para sitting by beach painting

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival programme returns with more than 100 events across the Island

    Black cat looking at the camera

    Isle of Wight cat centre marks 65 years of rehoming with open day celebration

    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

  • 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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If you’re interested in news from around the West 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.

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
three older people drinking coffee and chatting
12, March 2026·2 min read

Free Isle of Wight community event to explore ageing and dementia research

Engage with researchers and learn about dementia at the Community Action event next week
a young boy playing the violin
6, March 2026·1 min read

Young Island musicians receive grants for musical studies from West Wight Arts Association

West Wight Arts Association funds music education for twenty talented young musicians
View of the willow sculpture in Golden Hill Country Park - set against a blue sky with mackerel clouds
5, March 2026·1 min read

Spring has arrived at Golden Hill Country Park – and it’s the perfect time to visit

Visit Golden Hill Country Park to enjoy beautiful spring flowers and scenic walks
Aerial view of Wight Sky ferry docked in Yarmouth
4, March 2026·1 min read

RNLI commends Wight Sky crew for swift actions in dramatic rescue operation

Wightlink’s Wight Sky crew successfully rescued two individuals from dark Solent waters
A haunting dark purple and black painting of a countryside scene with a large eye in the background
2, March 2026·1 min read

Dimbola exhibition explores the otherworldly through folklore and psychedelic art

Dimbola Museum and Galleries features Syd Buron's psychedelic artwork influenced by ancient folklore
Painting of a woman crouching down on the beach
27, February 2026·2 min read

Yana Barabash’s powerful art exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum this spring

Ukrainian artist Yana Barabash showcases her works inspired by the Isle of Wight
Outside of Hurst Freshwater
27, February 2026·1 min read

W. Hurst & Son retains Freshwater and Shanklin branches after thorough financial review

W. Hurst & Son announces Freshwater and Shanklin branches will continue operations despite financial challenges
Two people in hi-viz jackets walking across Yarmouth Bridge
21, February 2026·1 min read

Island Roads to perform essential maintenance on Yarmouth Bridge in March

Yarmouth Bridge will undergo annual servicing, causing temporary traffic closures in March
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