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    Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival

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

    Photo of J B Priestly on a ferry called Saga

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

    Platform One students performing at 25 year anniversary event

    Platform One marks 25 years of creative education with special celebration

    The cast of Impromptu Shakespeare walking through old courtyard

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

    Vintage dinner table setting

    A summer supper club comes to Ventnor Exchange: Limited spaces

  • 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.

    Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival

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

    Photo of J B Priestly on a ferry called Saga

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

    The cast of Impromptu Shakespeare walking through old courtyard

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

    Vintage dinner table setting

    A summer supper club comes to Ventnor Exchange: Limited spaces

    Two people constructing large signage for Ventnor's Fringe Festival

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

  • 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.

    Volunteers planting at Calshot Restoration Site

    Record number of seagrass seeds planted in Solent this spring in major restoration effort

    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

  • Community
    Community
    Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival

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

    Pride in Place set up at Department

    Drop-in sessions offer Ryde community a say on neighbourhood funding priorities

    New site for Citizens Advice

    Citizens Advice Isle of Wight relocates to Exchange House in Newport after County Hall departure

    lots of five pound and twenty pound notes sterling cash money

    Next week’s Island Independent Lifeboat Lotto jackpot reaches £3,900

    The C.A.R. Gardens team on planting day, with Mountbatten volunteer gardener, Jenny Peddar, centre back and Rob Mew, centre front

    Mountbatten’s Oak Garden revived in memory of Ventnor Botanic Garden’s former curator

  • News
    News
    Isle of Wight council offices - County Hall building

    Isle of Wight Council to debate no confidence vote in Southern Water

    Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival

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

    Pier Street Toilets

    Town council takes on Pier Street regeneration challenge

    Pride in Place set up at Department

    Drop-in sessions offer Ryde community a say on neighbourhood funding priorities

    gurnard parish council meeting

    Gurnard parking problems described as ‘biggest issue’ facing residents

    Photo of J B Priestly on a ferry called Saga

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

    New site for Citizens Advice

    Citizens Advice Isle of Wight relocates to Exchange House in Newport after County Hall departure

    person sitting at a desk with note paper and pen

    Isle of Wight community groups invited to apply for crisis support funding

    Jenson with the trophies at the Wightlink ferry terminal

    Jenson Wadsworth scores in shootout as Rovers claim Hampshire Cup glory

    Volunteers planting at Calshot Restoration Site

    Record number of seagrass seeds planted in Solent this spring in major restoration effort

    Dental patient sitting in dentist's chair with dentist standing over him

    Isle of Wight sees 48 per cent rise in NHS dental care as access continues to improve

    totland parish council meeting

    Totland parish councillors raise sewage failings ahead of Southern Water chief’s Island visit

    hot tub in garden

    Isle of Wight Council launches hot tub safety campaign for accommodation providers

    Platform One students performing at 25 year anniversary event

    Platform One marks 25 years of creative education with special celebration

    VIVA Creative Crew's painted tiger faces

    Sandown’s VIVA Creative Crew gets to work on Mardi Gras costumes for Ryde parade

    one-network road closures map

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

  • 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.

    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

    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

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Isle of Wight Football

Islanders love football. With Saturday and Sunday Isle of Wight Football Leagues to follow, make sure you head back to our Sports section to see regular updates during the football season.

If your football club is not featured, get in touch and see what we can do.

Left to Right Tanzy Cherry, COO and David Cherry CEO at Cherry Godfrey and Jonathan Le Fondre at Jersey FA
12, July 2024·3 min read

Cherry Godfrey Cup: Women’s football teams from four Islands to compete in Jersey

The Cherry Godfrey Cup will unite women's football teams from four UK Islands
Ventnor u12s female team
18, May 2024·2 min read

Great news for budding Isle of Wight Lionesses thanks to FA rule change

Change in FA rules mean Ventnor's female U12 football team can now compete in IW Sunday Youth League, rather than having to travel to the Mainland. Look out boys!
Football player's foot on ball
23, February 2024·2 min read

Southampton vs Millwall: Police outline safety measures for Saturday’s match

Dedicated policing plan put in place ahead of Southampton's weekend match
man kicking a football
23, February 2024·1 min read

Eco-friendly LED lights could soon illuminate Isle of Wight football ground

Cowes Sports aims for brighter yet less intrusive lights at Westwood Park
Artist's impression of new spectator stand at Newport Football ground
12, February 2024·2 min read

Newport FC’s proposed new stadium scaled down to single-storey clubhouse

South Coast Leisure's Newport FC stadium plans are modified to a smaller, more cost-effective clubhouse
person paying by credit card through website on laptop
23, October 2023·2 min read

Newport FC seeks support: From Crowdfunding appeal to commercial sponsorship

Newport FC kickstarts a new Crowdfunder appeal to enhance club activities despite financial hurdles
Newport FC representatives delivering donations to Pan Together Pantry in Furrlongs, Newport. L-R: Pan Together Community Centre Manager Rachel Thompson, Newport FC player Joe Butcher, Pan Together Trustee Mary Craven and Newport Supporters Trust Foodbank Co-ordinator Nick Sewell
12, September 2023·1 min read

Newport Football Club boosts local pantries and foodbanks with fan donations

Newport FC donates match day collections to food banks, celebrating community and generosity
Aerial view of boxes of food from Foodbank
3, August 2023·1 min read

Newport IW FC champions local foodbanks with in-game collections initiative

Newport IW FC boosts community spirit, commencing foodbank collections at home games
Lucy Scholes - in blue - on the pitch
4, July 2023·1 min read

Lucy Scholes: The Isle of Wight star targeting a spot in Deaf Women’s World Cup

Isle of Wight footballer Lucy Scholes has been selected for England's final training squad for the upcoming Deaf Women's World Cup
Football in back of football net
2, June 2023·1 min read

Newport Football Club building resilient squad for upcoming Wessex League season

Despite losing key players, Newport FC vows to compete in the Wessex League, focusing on squad development and future growth
John's Club football team
22, May 2023·1 min read

John’s Club disability football teams triumph with ‘Community Spirit’ Award in Eastleigh FC League

John's Club disability teams clinch Community Spirit Award, fostering inclusivity in football
Football in back of football net
12, May 2023·1 min read

Exciting new chapter for Newport FC: Home games to move to Beatrice Avenue (updated)

Newport FC confirms ground-share with East Cowes Vics, set to play at Beatrice Avenue from next season
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