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    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    Robert Carter's painting in the window of Peer Studios

    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

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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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    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    Robert Carter's painting in the window of Peer Studios

    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

  • Community
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    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

    lifeboat lotto balls

    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

    Amy Jolliffe playing guitar in the studio

    Wessex Cancer Support brings community funday back to Ryde in May

    Head of King Arwald by Nigel George

    Last pagan king of Isle of Wight celebrated by Pagans on St Arwald’s Day

  • News
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    voi bike and scooter

    Isle of Wight e-scooter and bike share schemes set to continue until 2028

    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

    close up of keys in front door

    Nearly 30,000 Isle of Wight renters set to benefit as Renters’ Rights Act comes into force

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

    two woman sat at a computer with one looking into the camera by alexey demidov

    Parents urged to extend Child Benefit before it stops automatically in August

    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

    the front of county hall

    Reform UK predicted to win most Isle of Wight Council seats in May elections

    Nick and Sue (Evalyn’s parents) with Evalyn, Becky McGregor, Mountbatten CEO, teacher Paula Blackley

    Shalfleet pupil’s sunflower design to feature on 1,000 Walk the Wight medals

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

    polling station sign by a park

    Ultimate candidate guide: Isle of Wight 2026 local election

    Polling station sign outside a church

    Helping you decide who to vote for: May 2026 elections

    artists studio with paintbrushes in pots and painted fabric on the walls

    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

  • 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.

    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

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

    car loading on to the floating bridge on the first day of service

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

    roadworks sign

    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

    Roadworks lights and signs

    Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

    Ryde Pier Head train station canopy

    Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

    Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes

    Paul Merton standing next to a steam train and coal pile with shovel in hand

    Paul Merton’s upcoming ‘Driving Amazing Trains’ series features the Isle of Wight

    Artist impression of the hovercraft propellor

    Hovercraft propeller from iconic SR-N4 could become East Cowes heritage landmark

    Environmental Services Manager, Jez Mew, with the gritting fleet

    Isle of Wight records mildest gritting winter in 13 years with just 22 runs made

    MMC Rope Access team hanging off Castle Rd Bridge in Wroxall

    Rope-access teams to survey hard-to-reach retaining walls in Ventnor this month

    electric vehicle charging by possessed photography

    Isle of Wight set for major EV charging expansion with over 1,500 new chargepoints planned

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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.

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fifty pound note with cut out of Rosina on top
29, March 2023·1 min read

Rising star Rosina selected for Island Games – Donate to help fund her travel from the Isle of Wight

Island Games 2023 in Guernsey will see 17-year-old Rosina represent Isle of Wight, but she needs help funding her travel expenses
Swim the Wight group receiving their cheque
22, December 2022·3 min read

Three organisations receive funding to support mental health and physical activity on the Isle of Wight

Three community groups focused on supporting people to get active, boost their mental health and meet people in their local areas have been awarded funding by the Isle of Wight Foundation
Photo from behind of Finn Smith record breaking goal scorer - from emirates fa cup twitter feed
22, August 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight teenager makes history as the youngest footballer to score an FA Cup goal

The Isle of Wight 16-year-old had only signed to the Club the day before and managed to score a record-breaking goal during his first match the following day
Football in back of football net
13, June 2022·1 min read

Charity football match in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch

Show your support for this vital charity and cheer on the football teams
9, June 2022·4 min read

Ryde residents presented with Citizen Awards and Freedom of Ryde honour

There were nine Ryde Citizens Awards presented, as well the Freedom of Ryde given to seven residents
Danny Worboyes holding a giant football
28, April 2022·2 min read

Free three-week sessions will introduce children to the game of football

Danny, who was born on the Island, says he feels very lucky to be able to make a difference on the Isle of Wight
Racecourse road and hedgerows from google maps
16, February 2022·1 min read

Preliminary work at new football ground to remove hedgerows

Hedgerows - which will be replaced after work is complete - will be removed in preliminary work for the new football ground on the Racecourse
Newport FC on pitch at Smallbrook Stadium
21, December 2021·3 min read

Disagreement about floodlights between two Isle of Wight football teams leads to ‘notice to quit’

Two Isle of Wight football teams have fallen out. The reason? Floodlights at the ground, whose quote has gone up by ten times. Here’s the view from one of the teams
Artist impression of Seaclose Park plans - Matthew Price
17, June 2021·2 min read

Newport FC chairman happy to keep Seaclose Park on the table for new ground

Chairman of the football club said he was happy to keep the Seaclose alternative on the table should the council and public agree it was the better option
Cup and Ryde Saints in the background
10, June 2021·1 min read

Ryde Saints U16s win the double! Hailed League and Isle of Wight Youth Cup 2021 winners

Well done those lads, the last match all together and they pick up not one, but two cups
white paint on roller
1, March 2021·1 min read

Police waive Covid-19 fines for volunteers painting at football club

The money raised to cover the fines will be invested in the maintenance of the club buildings
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1, March 2021·1 min read

Fundraiser to cover volunteers’ Covid-19 fines raises £800 in 24 hours

A total to 42 people have donated from as little of £5 to as much as £100 to help cover the fines issued to the volunteers who were painting the building
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