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    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

    People on chairs and blankets at IW festival

    Isle of Wight Festival sets out new guidelines for use of chairs and blankets

    People attending the opening of GRAFT Studios

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

  • 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.

    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

    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
    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

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    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

    Portrait of Jeremy Corbyn

    Your Party to launch Isle of Wight branch in Newport

    People on chairs and blankets at IW festival

    Isle of Wight Festival sets out new guidelines for use of chairs and blankets

    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

    Isle of Wight council offices - County Hall building

    Island council pledges action after care watchdog flags areas for improvement

  • 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.

VIV MCLEAN AND SARAH GABRIEL
10, February 2026·1 min read

Viv Mclean and Sarah Gabriel delight audiences in French-themed concert

The West Wight Arts Association concert featured French classics and Gershwin favourites
Richard Quigley MP, Richard Oldfield CEO NCC, Minister Katie White MP
2, February 2026·2 min read

New Large Structures Innovation Centre to enhance Isle of Wight’s wind energy capabilities

The Isle of Wight will host the new Large Structures Innovation Centre, enhancing wind energy
Former Weston Primary School site
24, January 2026·1 min read

Former Isle of Wight primary school site proposed for 16 new ‘high quality’ homes

Plans for 16 new homes on the former Weston Community Primary School site in Totland are under consultation
The planning committee
15, January 2026·4 min read

Isle of Wight residents successfully block housing development on greenfield land in Wellow

Isle of Wight planning committee turns down housing proposal to protect local landscape
Musicians on stage playing string instruments
12, January 2026·1 min read

Review: Northern Chords Ensemble captivates audience with warm concert despite icy weather

Northern Chords Ensemble returns to Freshwater Memorial Hall with an enchanting concert evening
Young musicians standing on the stage
7, January 2026·1 min read

Music bursaries from West Wight Arts Association: Apply now

Bursary applications deadline approaching for 11 to 21-year-olds
John Howe with his granddaughter
3, January 2026·1 min read

Honouring a legacy: John Howe’s community service remembered at memorial event

John Howe's family invites the Isle of Wight community to his memorial service on 10th January
Bare topped man taking part in boxing day swim
16, December 2025·1 min read

Isle of Wight bathing spots receive excellent water quality ratings ahead of Boxing Day swims

A total of 15 beaches on the Isle of Wight rated good or excellent
Solar farm in a field with blue sky behind
12, December 2025·1 min read

Proposed solar panel array near Isle of Wight National Landscape rejected

Isle of Wight Council rejects solar project over concerns of rural impact and urbanisation
Pippa and Charlie, lighting specialists at the Octopus Workshop
10, December 2025·3 min read

Freshwater shows resilience as late night Christmas shopping goes ahead in heavy rain

Freshwater prepares for its next festive event after a successful rainy turnout
Calbourne Waste Water Treatment Plant
9, December 2025·1 min read

Southern Water completes £4.5 million upgrade to Calbourne Wastewater Treatment Works

Upgrades at Calbourne Wastewater Treatment Works focus on improving the Caul Bourne stream quality
Illustration of house at heathfield camp site
7, December 2025·1 min read

Outline plans for Heathfield Farm face strong local concerns over landscape and services

Freshwater Parish Council objects to revised Heathfield Farm plans over environmental and traffic concerns
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