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    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

    Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library

    Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

    Illustration of multiple microphones

    Operation Geranium festival brings eight acts to Newport’s Apollo Theatre in June

    people looking at art during open studios

    Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026 opens this Friday with more than 200 artists taking part

    joe bone portrait

    Isle of Wight writer Joe Bone lands script for Mackenzie Crook’s debut feature film

  • 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.

    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

    Four cyclists taking part in the randonnee

    Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer

    Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library

    Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

    Illustration of multiple microphones

    Operation Geranium festival brings eight acts to Newport’s Apollo Theatre in June

    Parents and children playing on Fort Vic beach

    Discover sharks, turtles and sea creatures on the Isle of Wight’s shoreline this half-term

  • Community
    Community
    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

    illustration of people buying things from a garden sale

    Preloved treasures and village charm on offer at St Lawrence Spring Sale Trail

  • News
    News
    Mother and child sitting with GP

    NHS urges Isle of Wight families to check pharmacy and healthcare options over bank holiday weekend

    man sat at diner table typing on his laptop computer, surrounded by mug, paper, fruit bowl and bright light from window

    Visit Isle of Wight launches dedicated industry website for tourism and hospitality businesses

    Dr Luke Helmer talking with volunteers

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

    Protesters in the sea for the Paddle Out Protest

    More than 70 Islanders take to Sandown Bay in sewage clean-up call

    Four of the epic riders

    Tesco staff to cycle 18.5 miles across the Isle of Wight to raise money for local charities

    Four cyclists taking part in the randonnee

    Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer

    Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library

    Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

    aerial view of Wilder Little Duxmore

    Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust opens first biodiversity net gain habitat bank

    fifty pound notes

    Ryde Splash Park could cost up to £450,000 to replace, Isle of Wight Council says

    Ryde Arena - Google Maps

    Ryde Town Council urged to engage with Ryde Arena redevelopment plans

    ryde town council meeting

    Ryde town council urged to tackle rising number of empty shops

    Shanklin con club

    Six-surgery NHS dental practice approved for Shanklin Conservative Club

    Parents and children playing on Fort Vic beach

    Discover sharks, turtles and sea creatures on the Isle of Wight’s shoreline this half-term

    Ryde Splash Park

    Ryde Town Council backs petition calling for splash park refurbishment

    children sitting on blankets in woods listening to a storyteller

    Biosphere Festival 2026 programme launches with over 100 events across the Isle of Wight

    People taking part in Walk the Wight

    Walk the Wight 2026 raises over £522,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight

  • 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.

    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

    Roadworks lights and signs

    Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

    Ryde Pier Head train station canopy

    Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station (updated)

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

    Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes

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GP giving consultation to patient
12, May 2026·2 min read

NHS asks Isle of Wight residents to help shape future urgent care services in new survey

NHS seeks public views to shape future urgent care services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
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12, May 2026·1 min read

Roman half term fun at Newport Villa marks 100 years since landmark Isle of Wight discovery

Roman activities mark 100 years since Newport Roman Villa's discovery this half term
Red Funnel awards winners with their trophies and certificates
12, May 2026·3 min read

Red Funnel opens public voting for 2026 Isle of Wight Awards

Public voting is now open for the 2026 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards
the front of county hall
12, May 2026·2 min read

UNISON welcomes Isle of Wight pension policy as Palestine solidarity group raises scrutiny concerns

Isle of Wight Council's new pension investment policy receives praise and criticism from campaigners
Daffodils outside County Hall in Newport by Simon Haytack
11, May 2026·2 min read

What happens next for Isle of Wight Council after no overall control election result

Isle of Wight's 39 newly elected councillors formally take office today at County Hall
Heidi Perks standing on a beach
11, May 2026·1 min read

Psychological suspense author brings Isle of Wight-set thriller to Cowes bookshop this June

Bestselling thriller author Heidi Perks visits Medina Bookshop to discuss her Isle of Wight-set novel
road closed sign laying flat on the road
11, May 2026·1 min read

Daytime closure of road between Brading and Ryde this week

Rowborough Lane in Brading faces three days of daytime closures for resurfacing
Josef Krista concert
11, May 2026·3 min read

Cowes-raised composer Josef Krista hears his work performed by Philharmonic Orchestra

22-year-old Josef Krista heard his orchestral debut at the University of Hertfordshire over the weekend
illustration of people buying things from a garden sale
11, May 2026·2 min read

Preloved treasures and village charm on offer at St Lawrence Spring Sale Trail

A community-organised sale trail opens St Lawrence's gardens and garages this coming Sunday
The shoreline at Osborne Estate
10, May 2026·2 min read

King Charles hears Isle of Wight coast path concerns from leading rambler

The Isle of Wight remains the last significant gap in England's new national coastal trail
Black and white photo of a man at the work bence in the factory by Derrick Saines
9, May 2026·3 min read

Former Ronson lighter factory workers invited to share memories at Newport reunion

A heritage project is reuniting former workers from Newport's iconic Ronson lighter factory
Ballot boxes at Isle of Wight council election count
8, May 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council elections leave local authority under no overall control (updated)

Isle of Wight Council is under no overall control after Thursday's elections, but Reform have the most councillors
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