West Wight

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.

14 September 20262 min read

Prize-winning German trio opened West Wight Arts' new season with masterful, moving performances

1 September 20262 min read

Dimbola hosted a tribute evening honouring Frankie Miller's music, life and Isle of Wight festival legacy

26 August 20265 min read

A newly formed group raises wildfire and wildlife fears over Forestry England's Bouldnor Forest cabin plans

21 August 20261 min read

Council-appointed contractor to upgrade coastal path access between Bouldnor and Yarmouth this autumn

18 August 20261 min read

Photographs, sounds and stories from West Wight fill Dimbola until 31st December 2026

14 August 20261 min read

Farringford Estate's restored Victorian garden features on BBC Two's Gardeners' World this Friday evening

12 August 20262 min read

Island Roads nears completion of scour protection work at six Island structures

4 August 20261 min read

Plans to convert Totland's former coastguard station into an art gallery return

1 August 20261 min read

Developer resubmits plans for 44 Freshwater homes after previous permission lapsed unused

31 July 20262 min read

Council urges anglers to clear up tackle after a dog was injured

31 July 20264 min read

Fire service and conservation partners urge public to help protect Isle of Wight landscapes following major Headon Warren wildfire

28 July 20261 min read

Isle of Wight Council will restrict parking on Afton Road until early September

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