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    Holly Downer as Hannah

    New classroom comedy Special Measures comes to Ryde this July

    Amy holding her guitar in the air whilst standing in a field by the coast

    Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Amy Jolliffe releases summer-inspired single

    Maisy Dean holding her hand up to the camera

    Isle of Wight artist Mai releases debut single tackling the sexualisation of women in everyday culture

    Large crowds of people watching the main stage performance at Isle of Wight Festival

    Win a pair of sold-out Isle of Wight Festival tickets through WightAID’s silent auction

    Artwork on the walls

    Student showcase brings Island creativity to Quay Arts

  • 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.

    Holly Downer as Hannah

    New classroom comedy Special Measures comes to Ryde this July

    Lucia Para sitting by beach painting

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival programme returns with more than 100 events across the Island

    Artwork on the walls

    Student showcase brings Island creativity to Quay Arts

    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

  • 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.

    Lucia Para sitting by beach painting

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival programme returns with more than 100 events across the Island

    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

  • 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
    News
    Flags at Isle of Wight Music Festival

    Council confirms how services will run during Isle of Wight Festival

    Lucia Para sitting by beach painting

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival programme returns with more than 100 events across the Island

    Towngate Bridge, Newport

    Weight restrictions lifted on seven Isle of Wight bridges

    Black cat looking at the camera

    Isle of Wight cat centre marks 65 years of rehoming with open day celebration

    A common swift flying in the sky

    World Swift Day joy as Freshwater development’s nest bricks attract their first swifts

    end sewage pollution banner being held up by paddleboarders in the water

    Southern Water chief executive to face Isle of Wight councillors over sewage concerns

    Amy holding her guitar in the air whilst standing in a field by the coast

    Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Amy Jolliffe releases summer-inspired single

    G625 - the first White tailed eagle to be breed in the south for over 200 years

    White-tailed eagle among eighteen species shortlisted for future British banknotes

    Maisy Dean holding her hand up to the camera

    Isle of Wight artist Mai releases debut single tackling the sexualisation of women in everyday culture

    Distance shot of No Poo at the Point campaigners standing where the pipe will come out

    Residents oppose ‘new’ combined sewage overflow pipe at Bembridge beach (updated)

    person paying for coffee in cafe

    Isle of Wight businesses urged to complete Wight BID consultation survey before deadline

    Large crowds of people watching the main stage performance at Isle of Wight Festival

    Win a pair of sold-out Isle of Wight Festival tickets through WightAID’s silent auction

    school desks and chairs in a classroom

    Isle of Wight NEU warns falling teacher numbers are putting pupils at risk

    Artwork on the walls

    Student showcase brings Island creativity to Quay Arts

    Quay wall at the ferry terminal

    Red Funnel submits plans to repair failing quay wall near ferry terminal

    Outside the Morecambe Winter Gardens, funded through the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund © Morecambe Winter Gardens Preservation Trust

    Applications open for second round of £15m Heritage at Risk Capital Fund

  • 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.

    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

    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

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Politics

Just as anywhere else in the world, the Isle of Wight is made up of many political colours.

In recent years the Conservatives have dominated the polls in the general and local elections.

Below are articles relating to politics on the Isle of Wight.

Caroline Gladwin at the by-election count
10, March 2026·1 min read

Reform UK leader claims ‘wrongful accusations’ led to Caroline Gladwin’s temporary suspension

Nigel Farage says Councillor Gladwin has been reinstated after she was "accused falsely"
Man looking through magnifying glass
9, March 2026·3 min read

Isle of Wight Council leader clarifies financial position in light of Reform UK claims

Recent claims by Reform UK about council finances are countered with factual evidence
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
Polling station sign
27, January 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s upcoming local elections: Election timelines revealed (updated)

Key dates for May's local elections on the Isle of Wight have been announced
Joe Robertson meeting with local businesses
27, January 2026·1 min read

New ‘overnight visitor levy’ could impact tourism demand, warns Isle of Wight East MP

Joe Robertson invites local businesses and residents to share their views on the proposed tourism tax
Wootton Bridge Community Centre
22, January 2026·4 min read

Concerns arise over neo-Nazism claims at Wootton Bridge Community Centre (updated)

A public meeting raised concerns about claims of neo-Nazi activity at Wootton Bridge Community Centre
Polling station sign in front of a buddha statue
22, January 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council elections to go ahead this May (updated)

Secretary of State confirms local elections in light of reorganisation concerns
Caroline Gladwin at the by-election count
22, January 2026·2 min read

Monitoring officer demands rental property disclosure from Isle of Wight Reform councillor

Following public pressure, Caroline Gladwin must list her rental properties by the end of January
Joe Robertson speaking in parliament
21, January 2026·1 min read

Joe Robertson calls for urgent meeting over proposed cuts to Isle of Wight Council

MP Joe Robertson warns £13.4 million cuts could deepen inequalities on the Isle of Wight
Polling station at night in Ventnor
21, December 2025·1 min read

Isle of Wight Council leader shares his opposition to local election delays

Councillor Phil Jordan voices his objections to proposed local election delays
Ballot papers being poured out at the election count
19, December 2025·4 min read

Isle of Wight leaders demand no delays to May 2026 local elections (updated)

Councillor Jordan says that "if no request to delay local elections is made to government, elections will go ahead as planned in May 2026"
car driving through lots of smoke from wildfire
6, December 2025·1 min read

Fires and Fascism: Climate and politics documentary comes to Ventnor for special screening

Documentary exploring wildfires, climate and politics comes to Ventnor Arts Club with director Q&A next Thursday. Book now to secure your seats
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