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    Musicians performing on stage at Ventnor Fringe with

    Ventnor Fringe launches Club Lunar wristbands for ten nights of late-night music

    Old photo of Victorians sitting on Ventnor seafront with Russian flag hoisted

    New production traces Ventnor’s connection to Russian intellectual history

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    Springwatch naturalist Lucy Lapwing to headline Cowes book event

    Holly Black

    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

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    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.

    Musicians performing on stage at Ventnor Fringe with

    Ventnor Fringe launches Club Lunar wristbands for ten nights of late-night music

    Old photo of Victorians sitting on Ventnor seafront with Russian flag hoisted

    New production traces Ventnor’s connection to Russian intellectual history

    Winter Gardens in the Sun August 2025

    Steering Group calls fresh meeting on Ventnor Winter Gardens

    lucy lapwing lying on the floor looking for bugs

    Springwatch naturalist Lucy Lapwing to headline Cowes book event

    Giant Lily Pads at Ventnor Botanic Garden

    Hidden gems at the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival worth adding to your diary

  • 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.

    lucy lapwing lying on the floor looking for bugs

    Springwatch naturalist Lucy Lapwing to headline Cowes book event

    Giant Lily Pads at Ventnor Botanic Garden

    Hidden gems at the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival worth adding to your diary

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

  • Community
    Community
    Outside the beckford centre

    Cowes heritage group secures future after volunteers answer appeal for help

    Plants and trees in Vernon Square

    Vernon Square’s annual summer garden party returns to Ryde this month

    -L-R Nigel Hartley - Rob from Nashers (Nettlestone & Seaview MIS)

    Sunshine and crowds turn out for Men in Sheds Festival at Sandown Airport

    Staff from Glanvilles Damant and Prospect Mortgages painting the Rabbit enclosures

    RSPCA Isle of Wight’s first Corporate Volunteer Day proves a hit

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    Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto and support our local independent lifeboat crews

  • News
    News
    Musicians performing on stage at Ventnor Fringe with

    Ventnor Fringe launches Club Lunar wristbands for ten nights of late-night music

    Joe Robertson speaking in Parliament

    Joe Robertson challenges tourism minister over ‘brutal’ UK tax regime in Commons

    People milling around outside Ryde Superbowl

    Ryde nightclub could be replaced by darts, mini golf and karaoke under new plans

    shot of people's legs and feet running in a marathon

    Gilly Jenner takes on Royal Parks Half Marathon to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Action

    children in a field holding a rainbow blanket in the air

    Free summer holiday clubs and meals return to the Isle of Wight

    sepia coloured photo of someone writing in a journal

    What Isle of Wight councillors declared on their register of interests

    Winter Gardens in the Sun August 2025

    Steering Group calls fresh meeting on Ventnor Winter Gardens

    lucy lapwing lying on the floor looking for bugs

    Springwatch naturalist Lucy Lapwing to headline Cowes book event

    Outside the beckford centre

    Cowes heritage group secures future after volunteers answer appeal for help

    Giant Lily Pads at Ventnor Botanic Garden

    Hidden gems at the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival worth adding to your diary

    Jack sitting on the beach pointing to some old steel rails

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

    Start of major wildfire in Sandown

    Hampshire and Isle of Wight outdoor fires rise 54% as FBU warns staffing has not kept pace with climate risks

    A carer holding the hand of a patient

    County Hall to face adult social care questions after CQC inspection finds assessment delays and care plan weaknesses

    melted ice cream in a cone that has been dropped on the floor

    Met Office issues amber extreme heat warning for the Isle of Wight

    Photo taken from outside through the glass of two women talking at the Ronson Reunited event

    Ronson Lighter Factory reunion brings former workers together after 45 years apart

    Plants and trees in Vernon Square

    Vernon Square’s annual summer garden party returns to Ryde this month

  • 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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For up-to-date news from across the Isle of Wight, we report on the issues that affect you.

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24, April 2026·1 min read

Casting call for Isle of Wight boys aged 10–14 for BFI-funded short film

BAFTA-winning casting agency seeks 10 to 14-year-old boy for paid film role - no acting experience necessary
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24, April 2026·1 min read

Wessex Cancer Support brings community funday back to Ryde in May

Wessex Cancer Support is relaunching its popular family event in Ryde this May
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23, April 2026·2 min read

Portsmouth marks 100 years of city status with a year of celebrations

Portsmouth celebrates 100 years of city status with events spanning the entire year
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23, April 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight Scouts invite everyone to try archery, kayaking and more at Corf open day

Isle of Wight Scouts welcome all to Corf Campsite for a fun-filled outdoor open day
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23, April 2026·3 min read

Puppetry festival brings world masks and marionettes to Department in Ryde

A global puppetry exhibition and workshop programme has arrived at Department in Ryde
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22, April 2026·2 min read

Last pagan king of Isle of Wight celebrated by Pagans on St Arwald’s Day

St Arwald’s Day recognises the historic significance of King Arwald and the Isle of Wight's pagan heritage
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22, April 2026·1 min read

Lyrid meteor shower peaks tonight with clear skies forecast across the UK

Tonight's Lyrid meteor shower peak coincides with clear skies across the UK
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22, April 2026·8 min read

IWC pension savers bankrolling US gas terminals despite climate risks, Bureau of Investigative Journalism finds

Many public pension schemes have sold shares in coal, oil and gas but still fund highly polluting projects via investments in little-known "infrastructure funds”
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22, April 2026·4 min read

Isle of Wight care home drops from Good to Inadequate after inspectors find some residents left hungry and frightened

A Isle of Wight care home has been rated inadequate following a damning inspection
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21, April 2026·1 min read

Tideborn: Isle of Wight indie-folk artist explores nature and change in new three-track EP

Isle of Wight folk artist Ben Allman releases an evocative three-track debut EP
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21, April 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight Spring Walking Festival announces new routes for 2025 nine-day event

The Isle of Wight Walking Festival returns in May with exciting new routes
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21, April 2026·2 min read

Former young carer to take on 13 challenges in 13 months for Mountbatten Isle of Wight

A former young carer launches 13 fundraising challenges to honour his late mum
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