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    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

    Charlie and her Dad at Havenstreet

    Violinist Charlie Wild brings railway memories to life at Ventnor Fringe

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

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    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

    Plants and trees in Vernon Square

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

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    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

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    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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    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

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

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    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

    The unused restaurant at the end of Totland Pier

    Unused restaurant could become unique holiday accommodation on Totland Pier

    Holly Black

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

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

    Admiral Grigorovich frigate

    Isle of Wight MPs react after Russian frigate fires warning shots near yacht

    People dancing in the woodland

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

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    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

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

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

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    Gurnard parking problems described as ‘biggest issue’ facing residents

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

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    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

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    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

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    Daytime closure of road between Brading and Ryde this week

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Lily Blacksell performing on stage at Glastonbury
15, June 2026·3 min read

Ventnor Fringe to host high-energy poetry show championing overlooked voices and unsung songs

Canon Fodder brings rebellious poetry and live music to Ventnor Fringe this July
Gem Bell's pictorial history of Isle of Wight Festival made up of collage of different musicians who have played there
15, June 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight artist’s pictorial history of the festival comes to Dimbola this summer

A new exhibition at Dimbola celebrates Isle of Wight artist Gemma Bell's festival legacy
Visitors at 'Translating Frequencies639', All Saints’ Church, Calbourne, 2025. Photo Credit Pete Johnstone
15, June 2026·2 min read

Acclaimed sound installation returns to Calbourne church as part of Biosphere Festival

A free immersive sound installation returns to Calbourne church for Biosphere Festival 2026
Medina Community Choir members
15, June 2026·1 min read

Medina Community Choir marks 20 years with Island concerts and France tour

Medina Community Choir celebrates 20 years with Island concerts and a Paris tour
Two women performing on stage with rope entwining them
15, June 2026·4 min read

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to host walk-through circus programme across two evenings

Free contemporary circus event takes place at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard across two evenings in July
Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival
12, June 2026·4 min read

Ventnor Fringe seeks volunteers for 2026: Join the ‘festival family’

Volunteering for four or more shifts gives you free access to all Ventnor Fringe events (if there is space)
Photo of J B Priestly on a ferry called Saga
12, June 2026·1 min read

New Dimbola exhibition explores J.B. Priestley’s Isle of Wight years

A new Dimbola exhibition examines J.B. Priestley's creative years living on the Island
The cast of Impromptu Shakespeare walking through old courtyard
10, June 2026·2 min read

Impromptu Shakespeare brings a brand-new Bard to Ventnor this July

Award-winning company Impromptu Shakespeare brings fully unscripted performances to Ventnor Fringe this July
Vintage dinner table setting
10, June 2026·1 min read

A summer supper club comes to Ventnor Exchange: Limited spaces

Just four places left at Cara's 12-seat Supper Club at Ventnor Exchange on 2nd July - celebrating communal summer dining
Two people constructing large signage for Ventnor's Fringe Festival
10, June 2026·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe launches community making club to craft festival decorations and props

Ventnor Fringe is launching a weekly community making club for practical volunteers this summer
Fran Heath sitting on her desk surrounded by her dire-ramas and vintage typewriters
9, June 2026·1 min read

Writer and artist Fran Heath showcases decades of creative work at Quay Arts

Writer and artist Fran Heath brings a wide-ranging solo exhibition to Quay Arts from Saturday
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9, June 2026·4 min read

Sandown’s high street to become living canvas as arts initiative takes shape this summer

Arts Council-backed project blends writing, photography and installation art to document Sandown this July
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