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    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

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    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

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    What's On

    Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

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    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

    Warren Farm cows in a field

    Free family farm day at Warren Farm to raise funds for Mountbatten

  • 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
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    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

    A carer holding the hand of a patient

    Isle of Wight Council rated ‘requires improvement’ for adult social care by national regulator

    Isle of Wight council offices - County Hall building

    Island council pledges action after care watchdog flags areas for improvement

    Aerial shot of Vectis Hall

    Ryde Town Council to auction historic Vectis Hall with no reserve price

    Healthwatch officer (Engagement) Nathan Holt talking to Cancer Pathway Care Navigator at St Mary's

    Isle of Wight cancer patients’ experiences to shape future care at Newport event

    a yacht sailing into the sunset

    Young sailors from Yarmouth set for another crack at Island circumnavigation

    Joe Robertson MP and others at Sandown Roundtable

    Sandown stakeholders meet Lloyds Bank Foundation in bid to secure future funding

    Winter Gardens in the Sun August 2025

    Local builder puts skills scheme at heart of Winter Gardens revival bid (updated)

    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

    Mother and child sitting with GP

    NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight asks public to help shape future of local health services

  • 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.

    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

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

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19, May 2026·1 min read

Priory Bay seagrass drop-in session at Seaview Yacht Club this Saturday

Local people can help shape plans to protect Priory Bay's important seagrass meadow
Mother and child sitting with GP
18, May 2026·2 min read

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

NHS guidance for Isle of Wight families seeking healthcare during half term and bank holiday
man sat at diner table typing on his laptop computer, surrounded by mug, paper, fruit bowl and bright light from window
18, May 2026·2 min read

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

Isle of Wight tourism body unveils online hub for business support and marketing opportunities
Dr Luke Helmer talking with volunteers
18, May 2026·1 min read

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

20,000 native oysters were deployed in the Solent as part of UK's largest reef restoration
Protesters in the sea for the Paddle Out Protest
18, May 2026·3 min read

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

Water users at Sandown Bay join national calls to end sewage pollution
Four of the epic riders
17, May 2026·2 min read

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

Tesco staff are cycling 18.5 miles across the Isle of Wight for local charities
Four cyclists taking part in the randonnee
16, May 2026·5 min read

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

Cyclists gather on the Isle of Wight to raise funds for brain tumour research
Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library
16, May 2026·2 min read

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

New exhibition opening later this month at Dimbola Museum celebrates Hendrix's legendary 1970 Isle of Wight performance
aerial view of Wilder Little Duxmore
15, May 2026·3 min read

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

Wildlife Trust launches habitat bank to help developers meet mandatory nature recovery targets
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15, May 2026·2 min read

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

Isle of Wight Council says restoring Ryde Splash Park could cost up to £450,000
Ryde Arena - Google Maps
15, May 2026·2 min read

Ryde Town Council urged to engage with Ryde Arena redevelopment plans

Ryde Town Council moves to engage with developers planning to redevelop the derelict Arena
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15, May 2026·3 min read

Ryde town council urged to tackle rising number of empty shops

Concerns raised over rising empty shops in Ryde as business engagement stalls
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