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    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

    Tommy's drawings in Clayden gallery

    18 to 30-year-olds invited to join free zine-making and ecology workshop in Sandown

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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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    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

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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

  • Sustainability
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    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
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    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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    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

    Joe Robertson speaking in parliament

    East Wight MP urges Government to ‘make amends’ for tourism and hospitality tax burden

    Approved key on computer keyboard

    Hampshire and Solent Combined County Authority formally established with £1.3bn investment fund

    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

  • 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.

    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

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

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I don’t like cricket, I love it!

If you’re a cricket fan, then you may well be interested in reading the regular updates we receive from Isle of Wight cricket clubs. If your cricket club is not featured, get in touch and see what we can do.

ventnor cricket club
1, May 2018·1 min read

2018 cricket campaign begins this weekend for Ventnor

The 2018 campaign begins for Ventnor’s first team this Saturday (5th May) with a home fixture against Calmore Sports in Division One of the ECB Southern Premier League.
all stars cricket
20, April 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight gets set for the return of All Stars cricket

It's time to sign your child up to experience cricket for the first time through an eight-week programme delivered across the Island.
Cricket ball:
24, May 2017·1 min read

Two wicket win for Ventnor in British Gas Southern Premier League

Neil Westhorpe was the Ventnor hero, hitting a crucial unbeaten 56, including a match winning six over the midwicket boundary with just three balls remaining.
cricketer
17, May 2017·1 min read

Outstanding Premier League performance by teenage cricketer, Zeph Wells

In only his second Premier League appearance, Zeph Wells, recorded the third best bowling figures ever in Division 1, putting him into the top ten all time performances throughout the Premier League
1940s cricket match
13, March 2017·1 min read

Do you remember this 1945 Isle of Wight cricket match?

We realise it's a long shot, but do you know anyone that took part in or spectated at cricket matches in Cowes after the war ended in 1945?
Tug of War at Brambles
19, September 2016·2 min read

Brambles Bank hosts annual cricket match and tug of war (photos) (updated)

As well as the sailing club's annual cricket match, Bramble Bank played host to a tug of war on Sunday morning.
Cricket ball:
6, September 2016·1 min read

Cricket: Cup success for Under 11s

Congratulations are in order for the Ventnor Blues, the Ventnor Cricket Club under 11 team, who won the County Press Cup at Newclose, defeating Newport in an exciting final at the weekend.
cricketer
26, August 2016·1 min read

Cricket: First defeated, second triumphs, third rained off

Another defeat for the first team, but the second team had their third consecutive win at the weekend.
Lashings match
17, August 2016·1 min read

All Star cast at Sunday’s T20 entertainment

Great fun for all on Sunday as the Lashing All-Stars brought their team of international cricketers and unique brand of T20 entertainment back to Steephill.
John Hilsum
12, August 2016·1 min read

Service to celebrate life of cricket champion, John Hilsum

Those who knew John Hilsum are invited to a service to celebrate his life next month.
Lashings match
4, August 2016·1 min read

Ventnor to take on the Lashings All Stars

The Club is gearing up for a great occasion on Sunday 14 August when the famous Lashings All Stars visit Steephill for a T20 encounter.
cricketer
28, July 2016·2 min read

Ventnor Cricket Club: All welcome to Open Day

Head to Ventnor Cricket Club at Steephill this Sunday for its annual Open Day from 10am.
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