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    The National Gallery’s Head of Exhibitions, Alex Kavanagh, standing in front of Surprised! by Henri Rousseau at Newport Bus Station

    Isle of Wight singled out by National Gallery expert as life-size art trail arrives in Newport

    artist drawing on an ipad

    Tatty Devine founder makes case for Isle of Wight to become home to UK’s first arts basic income scheme

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in May 2026

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Overture, Nocturne, Concerto, Symphony

    Sue Paraskeva's cream porcelain

    Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026: Spotlight on five artists across four venues – one week left

    Photo from three rivers music festival showing people sitting in front of stage

    Three Rivers Music Festival returns to Porchfield for May bank holiday weekend

  • 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.

    Young peole and paretns taking part in junk modelling at the library

    Isle of Wight libraries offer free half-term activities for children across the Island

    Chris packham looking at a large projection of earth from space

    People’s Emergency Briefing film comes to Freshwater as part of Biosphere Festival

    Parents and children at Dinosaur Isle quiet hour

    Dinosaur Isle offers families a week of fossil walks and prehistoric talks this half term

    Vintage Tractors

    Vintage tractors and steam engines head to Goddards Brewery this bank holiday weekend

    Sue Paraskeva's cream porcelain

    Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026: Spotlight on five artists across four venues – one week left

  • 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.

    new green electric bus

    Isle of Wight’s new electric bus fleet cuts emissions by 75 per cent

    Chris packham looking at a large projection of earth from space

    People’s Emergency Briefing film comes to Freshwater as part of Biosphere Festival

    Dr Luke Helmer talking with volunteers

    20,000 native oysters returned to the Solent in record-breaking restoration effort

  • Community
    Community
    lifeboat lotto balls

    Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000

    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

  • News
    News
    Caroline Diamond

    Isle of Wight volunteers recruited to help marginalised communities tackle cancer stigma

    Young peole and paretns taking part in junk modelling at the library

    Isle of Wight libraries offer free half-term activities for children across the Island

    1-125 Good Boy Vodka

    Good Boy Vodka wins Round the Island powerboat race in under 50 minutes

    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

    The National Gallery’s Head of Exhibitions, Alex Kavanagh, standing in front of Surprised! by Henri Rousseau at Newport Bus Station

    Isle of Wight singled out by National Gallery expert as life-size art trail arrives in Newport

    new green electric bus

    Isle of Wight’s new electric bus fleet cuts emissions by 75 per cent

    osborne steps

    Osborne Steps repair works to begin next week with June reopening target

    ferret drinking water from a big bowl

    RSPCA warns pet owners to take care of animals during late May heatwave

    Chris packham looking at a large projection of earth from space

    People’s Emergency Briefing film comes to Freshwater as part of Biosphere Festival

    Man sat in dark room looking depressed sad

    CQC finds staffing shortages and safety concerns at Isle of Wight mental health crisis services

    Tom Fahey from The Terrace Wine and Rooms receiving the award

    The Terrace Rooms and Wine’s Tom Fahey named Wine Buyer of the Year

    artist drawing on an ipad

    Tatty Devine founder makes case for Isle of Wight to become home to UK’s first arts basic income scheme

    Parents and children at Dinosaur Isle quiet hour

    Dinosaur Isle offers families a week of fossil walks and prehistoric talks this half term

    Vintage Tractors

    Vintage tractors and steam engines head to Goddards Brewery this bank holiday weekend

    Computer keyboard with shift key replaced by the words 'planning'

    Flooding, wildlife and road pressure cited in objections to Newport homes plan

  • 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.

    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

    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

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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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25, January 2025·1 min read

Local businesses invited to support employability skills development at St George’s School

Local businesses are encouraged to collaborate with St George’s School to inspire SEND students' career paths
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21, January 2025·1 min read

Isle of Wight schools face further funding reductions, increasing financial pressures, says education union

The National Education Union highlights alarming school funding shortfalls impacting education quality
Chani Courtney from Surfers Against Sewage
20, January 2025·1 min read

Isle of Wight seeks new volunteer regional representative for Surfers Against Sewage

Surfers Against Sewage invites passionate individuals to become a regional representative
Woman in mustard coloured sweater working on a laptop computer
14, January 2025·2 min read

Last call for Self Assessment: HMRC reminds taxpayers to submit returns on time

As the 31 January deadline approaches, HMRC highlights essential Self Assessment tips
Two volunteers filming at the Fringe festival
8, January 2025·3 min read

Brave Island launches 32 youth work experience placements on the Isle of Wight

Brave Island announces 32 work experience placements for young people on the Isle of Wight
wind turbine blades against a blue sky
11, December 2024·3 min read

Vestas: 300 jobs at risk as Isle of Wight facility repurposed due to changing turbine demand

Vestas Isle of Wight to transition to onshore blade production, securing 300 jobs, but potentially losing another 300
People standing outside the youth hub at its launch six months ago
4, December 2024·2 min read

DWP supports extension of Isle of Wight’s successful youth employment initiative

Isle of Wight's youth employment hub celebrates half a year of impactful success
depressed man looking out of the window
24, November 2024·1 min read

Education Support survey raises alarm over teaching staff mental health

Urgent action called for as teaching staff wellbeing severely diminishes
A 'yes we are open' sign on a shop door
19, November 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight councillor urges support for small businesses after recent struggles

Isle of Wight businesses need governmental support, councillor submits motion to discuss support
Two staff members at Island Futures event
12, November 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight council holds successful ‘Your Future’ event for career opportunities

Isle of Wight council's careers event sees positive community response
Whippingham Tech park road sign
15, October 2024·2 min read

Councillor backs sale of Whippingham land for transport and logistics jobs

Sale of Whippingham plot expected to create logistics jobs on the Isle of Wight
job centre plus sign - new
15, October 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight unemployment and Universal Credit claims below national average, ONS statistics indicate

Unemployment data for Isle of Wight shows mixed trends, ONS reports detail
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