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    SLO County Stumblers performing on stage

    Medina Bookshop to host American old-time music night with the SLO County Stumblers

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    Vintage Parisian Book Bus set for Ventnor Fringe Square return

    quay arts building 1

    Quay Arts marks 50 years with new exhibition, The Centre

    Sweet Dreams exhibition showing the bed and piano

    Sleep and dreams inspire new Ryde exhibition at Monkton Arts

    People sewing at Independent Arts by Julian Winslow

    Island charity wants your views on its creative workshops and wider support

  • 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.

    Riverside Centre

    Solicitor to explain key SEND legal issues at Newport event

    SLO County Stumblers performing on stage

    Medina Bookshop to host American old-time music night with the SLO County Stumblers

    Tracy outside Boojum and Snark with a sign that reads 'sandown jolly'

    Last chance to join Sandown Jolly at Boojum & Snark tomorrow

    Woman looking at books on the Book Bus

    Vintage Parisian Book Bus set for Ventnor Fringe Square return

    quay arts building 1

    Quay Arts marks 50 years with new exhibition, The Centre

  • 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.

    Eco Refill cheque being presented to West Wight Sports and Community Centre

    West Wight Eco Refill scheme tops £1,000 in first year

    Green Impact Award winners with their awards

    Island businesses honoured for green action at 2026 awards

    Ben showing new wardens how to checking tree health

    Tree wardens gather at Calbourne Mill for expert training day

  • Community
    Community
    John Caulcutt and Sami Robertson

    Island swimmer to tackle 71-mile Isle of Wight circuit for Parkinson’s charity

    Vernon Square Summer Party 2026

    Live music, raffles and Pimm’s mark Vernon Square’s summer celebration

    Sports day at Ryde School With Upper Chine

    Fancy dress fun run to launch Wight Games Festival this July: Sign up today

    The Volunteers

    Sold-out supper club event tops £25,000 raised for Island charities

    People sewing at Independent Arts by Julian Winslow

    Island charity wants your views on its creative workshops and wider support

  • News
    News
    map of military maneouvres by RAF Coningsby Spotters Group 2

    Up to eight military aircraft take part in five-day air exercise near the Island

    Man sat in dark room looking depressed sad

    Watchdog highlights gaps in care for people with autism held in segregation

    20mph zone road sign

    Speeding drivers show a lack of respect for their community, says councillor

    John Caulcutt and Sami Robertson

    Island swimmer to tackle 71-mile Isle of Wight circuit for Parkinson’s charity

    Chester the cat looking happy with kitten

    Isle of Wight sees 26% rise in summer animal cruelty reports, says RSPCA

    Eco Refill cheque being presented to West Wight Sports and Community Centre

    West Wight Eco Refill scheme tops £1,000 in first year

    Green Impact Award winners with their awards

    Island businesses honoured for green action at 2026 awards

    The WAM Team at Hole 10

    Wight Aviation Museum joins crazy golf course as new Island landmark

    Vernon Square Summer Party 2026

    Live music, raffles and Pimm’s mark Vernon Square’s summer celebration

    Sports day at Ryde School With Upper Chine

    Fancy dress fun run to launch Wight Games Festival this July: Sign up today

    Ashley Whittaker

    School places review agreed as council panel calls situation ‘critical and urgent’

    Alan Taylor (background right)

    Men ‘turned away’ from GP prostate tests, Island meeting told

    SLO County Stumblers performing on stage

    Medina Bookshop to host American old-time music night with the SLO County Stumblers

    The Volunteers

    Sold-out supper club event tops £25,000 raised for Island charities

    Tracy outside Boojum and Snark with a sign that reads 'sandown jolly'

    Last chance to join Sandown Jolly at Boojum & Snark tomorrow

    Joy Ballard

    Ex-Ryde Academy head loses right to teach after cruise term-date scandal

  • 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.

    map of military maneouvres by RAF Coningsby Spotters Group 2

    Up to eight military aircraft take part in five-day air exercise near the Island

    20mph zone road sign

    Speeding drivers show a lack of respect for their community, says councillor

    Singer Motor cars from three eras in a car park -

    Classic Singer convoy on the Isle of Wight for National Car Weekend

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Letter: Why can’t the Isle of Wight build tunnels like Shetland?

    A close-up of the Project Pictogram sticker branding

    Isle of Wight businesses urged to back road safety campaign

    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

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Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent
1, July 2026·1 min read

Letter: Why can’t the Isle of Wight build tunnels like Shetland?

This reader weighs Shetland's £1.5Bn tunnel ambitions against the Island's stubborn ferry situation
Palace of Westminster with pink sunset behind it and reflections on the river thames
21, June 2026·2 min read

Letter: Hope Not Hate urges public inquiry into Russian meddling in British politics

Ventnor reader joins calls for a public inquiry into Russian interference across British society
Ballot boxes at Isle of Wight council election count
16, May 2026·2 min read

Letter: Isle of Wight election results expose deep flaws in first-past-the-post voting system

This reader says the Isle of Wight election results highlight how first-past-the-post distorts democratic representation
pupils at Brading Primary school
13, May 2026·1 min read

Letter: Isle of Wight Reform councillors urged to honour rural school pledge after election gains

A Brading resident urges Reform UK to honour its rural school closure pledges
vandalised green party sign
4, May 2026·1 min read

Letter: Green candidate calls out sign vandalism as attack on democratic process

A Green Party candidate condemns election sign vandalism as an attack on democracy
bombed homes in Gaza with young men climbing over the rubble searching for victims
25, April 2026·2 min read

Letter: Campaigners raise alarm over Isle of Wight pension fund links to arms and fossil fuels

Isle of Wight campaign group raises concerns about pension fund investments in arms
car loading on to the floating bridge on the first day of service
19, April 2026·7 min read

Letter: ‘Temu’ Floating Bridge 6 wastes £1 million a year of your council money

Building a new, frequent, consistently available floating bridge will pay for itself quickly, says this reader
Nigel Farage sitting in a lounge chair, wearing union flag socks by J.M Executive
28, March 2026·3 min read

Letter: Why migration rumours always seem to peak around Isle of Wight elections

This reader examines Reform UK's Isle of Wight election strategy and unfounded migration claims
pothole filled with rain
8, March 2026·1 min read

Letter: Can our bin lorries do more than just lift lids?

Innovative technology in waste collection could revolutionise pothole reporting across the Island, believes this reader
piggy bank with gold coins around it
3, March 2026·2 min read

Letter: Concerns raised over proposed changes to Isle of Wight pension fund governance

This reader voices concerns about government regulations affecting Isle of Wight pension fund control
Polling station sign outside a church
25, February 2026·2 min read

Letter: Representation of the People’s Bill fails to address flaws in First-Past-the-Post system

Reader's letter calls for proportional representation to address flaws in the UK's voting system
diversion and road closed sign
3, February 2026·1 min read

Letter: Call for shuttle bus service as Brading road closure causes transport disruption

Brading resident expresses frustration over New Road closure impacting access to essential services
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