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    Island authors invited to showcase their work at Isle of Wight Literary Festival

    Two acrobats performing on stage

    Circus meets the pub cellar in a high-stakes Ventnor Fringe debut

    Tommy's drawings in Clayden gallery

    Zine-making, map-making and field recording: free Biosphere Festival workshop comes to Sandown

    Deborah Frances-White

    The Guilty Feminist podcast brings its Road to Gilead Project to Ventnor Fringe

    Illustration of magician and assistant

    Norvil & Josephine bring five-star magic show to Ventnor Fringe this July

  • 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.

    From left - Kemp Price and Sam Tyson

    Former rugby teammates take on 100-mile Island challenge for Mountbatten

    aerial view of books laid open on a table

    Island authors invited to showcase their work at Isle of Wight Literary Festival

    Two acrobats performing on stage

    Circus meets the pub cellar in a high-stakes Ventnor Fringe debut

    Biosphere Festival River and Beaver Yar Walk

    Grassroots Isle of Wight festival connecting nature and community starts on Saturday

    Tommy's drawings in Clayden gallery

    Zine-making, map-making and field recording: free Biosphere Festival workshop comes to Sandown

  • 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.

    thermometer showing nearly 40 degrees celsius outside by some vegetation

    IW Green Party report calls for Isle of Wight to adapt to more frequent heatwaves

    WINNER Barn 1, Little Budbridge Farm, after completely rebuilding

    Isle of Wight Society Conservation Awards 2026 celebrate the Island’s heritage restoration work

    Biosphere Festival River and Beaver Yar Walk

    Grassroots Isle of Wight festival connecting nature and community starts on Saturday

  • Community
    Community
    WINNER Barn 1, Little Budbridge Farm, after completely rebuilding

    Isle of Wight Society Conservation Awards 2026 celebrate the Island’s heritage restoration work

    Title page of the YouTube video: Greg and Felicity's Seeking the Little Princess Trust

    Isle of Wight filmmaking couple mark hair donation with documentary for children’s wig charity

    Several people involved with erecting the teepee in the field

    Historic camping field in Nettlestone given new life under Island charity

    Volunteers clearing a big patch of balsam

    Isle of Wight residents urged to report invasive species sightings during national awareness week

    Festival Goers with man dressed in gorilla outfit

    Beaulieu Respite raises £5,500 at Isle of Wight Festival fundraiser

  • News
    News
    thermometer showing nearly 40 degrees celsius outside by some vegetation

    IW Green Party report calls for Isle of Wight to adapt to more frequent heatwaves

    Island Foodie Collective Leaflet

    New Island Foodie Collective invites visitors to discover local producers

    From left - Kemp Price and Sam Tyson

    Former rugby teammates take on 100-mile Island challenge for Mountbatten

    Jail corridor new

    Three more men arrested after fatal fire kills man in his 20s in Cowes

    aerial view of books laid open on a table

    Island authors invited to showcase their work at Isle of Wight Literary Festival

    Muffin on the lawn

    Drone search team appeals for help to find missing Chillerton dog

    swift mapper website

    Swift Awareness Week: how Isle of Wight residents are helping a species in decline

    WINNER Barn 1, Little Budbridge Farm, after completely rebuilding

    Isle of Wight Society Conservation Awards 2026 celebrate the Island’s heritage restoration work

    Police tape with police cars in background

    Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal fire at Cowes address

    Biosphere Festival River and Beaver Yar Walk

    Grassroots Isle of Wight festival connecting nature and community starts on Saturday

    Tommy's drawings in Clayden gallery

    Zine-making, map-making and field recording: free Biosphere Festival workshop comes to Sandown

    Title page of the YouTube video: Greg and Felicity's Seeking the Little Princess Trust

    Isle of Wight filmmaking couple mark hair donation with documentary for children’s wig charity

    Several people involved with erecting the teepee in the field

    Historic camping field in Nettlestone given new life under Island charity

    Volunteers clearing a big patch of balsam

    Isle of Wight residents urged to report invasive species sightings during national awareness week

    Festival Goers with man dressed in gorilla outfit

    Beaulieu Respite raises £5,500 at Isle of Wight Festival fundraiser

    Isle of Wight Spy album and news article clipping

    Wartime spy’s photograph album brought back to the Isle of Wight by heritage group

  • 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.

    Jack sitting on the beach pointing to some old steel rails

    Wight Wanderer YouTuber searches for clues to Atherfield’s forgotten coastal tramway

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

    richard quigley and the minister in meeting with ferry companies

    Minister visits Isle of Wight to hear ferry firms’ emissions scheme concerns

    traffic information sign at side of road

    Fairlee Road one-way system returns for Isle of Wight Festival week

    gurnard parish council meeting

    Gurnard parking problems described as ‘biggest issue’ facing residents

    one-network road closures map

    Checking before you travel could save you time and frustration: Isle of Wight roadworks map

    teenagers on a bus

    Isle of Wight families set to save thousands under Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme

    Towngate Bridge, Newport

    Weight restrictions lifted on seven Isle of Wight bridges

    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

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Below are the articles that News OnTheWight has published in relation to Isle of Wight jobs.

News OnTheWight publishes monthly statistics showing how many people living on the Isle of Wight are claiming out of work benefits and Universal Credit – a rough indicator of unemployment levels.

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16, September 2025·1 min read

Out of work benefits claims on the Isle of Wight see slight decline

Recent data shows a seasonal decline in out of work and Universal Credit claims on the Isle of Wight
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27, August 2025·2 min read

HTP Apprenticeship College retains ‘Good’ rating following recent Ofsted inspection

Ofsted praises HTP Apprenticeship College for effective teaching and strong learner support
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19, August 2025·1 min read

ONS figures reveal fall in number of Isle of Wight benefit claimants

Gender and age breakdown of Isle of Wight's 'out-of-work' and universal credit claimants revealed
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11, August 2025·1 min read

The Entertainer founder passes control of toy chain to 1,900 employees

Newport's The Entertainer prepares for employee profit sharing under new ownership model
British notes and coins, money cash
17, July 2025·3 min read

Isle of Wight personal assistants left unpaid due to Direct Payments system outage (updated)

Isle of Wight personal assistants and carers have gone unpaid for over a week due to system failure
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15, July 2025·2 min read

Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Possible redundancies, as Foundation changes strategic direction

The shift will mean that some roles at the Ellen Macarthur Foundation are at risk of redundancy
Drone landscape picture of the Isle of Wight. Lush greenery and a small, orange striped circus tent
2, July 2025·2 min read

Creative Island seeks experienced Communications Lead for Island-wide cultural programme

Creative Island is hiring a Communications Lead to enhance Isle of Wight’s cultural initiatives
person sat at table with cup of coffee going through local job ads in the paper
30, June 2025·2 min read

New regional programme aims to tackle employment challenges in the Solent area

The Get Solent Working initiative launches today to aimed at enhancing the labour market across the region
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19, June 2025·1 min read

Deliberate tax defaults: HMRC issues updated list of individuals and businesses

This list includes only those penalised under civil procedures and does not cover criminal convictions for tax fraud
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7, June 2025·2 min read

Letter: Isle of Wight cafe failing to hand out tips each month, contravening employment law

Young hospitality workers face unpaid tips and cancelled shifts under current employment practices
McDonalds drive-thru signage
15, May 2025·2 min read

Planning consultation attracts backing for new McDonald’s drive-thru in Lake

What's your view on the plans for another 'drive-thru' fast food outlet on the Island?
Montage of images of young people undergoing their training
6, May 2025·2 min read

Island NHS and Apprenticeship College win prestigious King’s Award

The Careers for Young People Programme is recognised for addressing youth employment challenges
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