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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
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    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
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    Members of the WWSCC lifeguard team, from left, Ian McAndrew, Deacon Hapgood, Jack Pickford and Elden Clevett

    Local children to learn life-saving water skills during national Drowning Prevention Week

    home educated girl working at table with computer by Annie Spratt

    Island has highest rate of home education in England, new figures suggest

    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

  • 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.

    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

    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

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Sailing

Cowes is home to one of the most famous sailing regattas in the World, Cowes Week, so it’s little wonder readers have a keen interest in the sport of sailing.

With the many sailing clubs around the Wight, Islanders prove that it’s a ‘sport for all’ and not just those with the means. Here you’ll find all news relating to the sport and leisure activity of sailing.

People with disabilities on the wet wheels boat
29, July 2025·1 min read

RVYC Open Day for People with Disabilities offers fun-filled activities on the water

RVYC’s Open Day welcomed nearly 90 guests for a memorable day on the water
starting line of the Rolex Fastnet Race with yachts crammed on to the Solent
28, July 2025·1 min read

Isle of Wight filmmaker Paul Knights captures the excitement of the Rolex Fastnet Race (video)

Discover the thrill of the Rolex Fastnet Race through filmmaker Paul Knights’ lens
Regatta prize-winners, with Malcolm McClellan, Sales Director of event sponsors, Mermaid.
8, July 2025·3 min read

Royal Victoria Yacht Club celebrated 180th anniversary with a vibrant weekend of events

RVYC commemorates 180 years of sailing history with regattas, music, and community spirit
Bunting on the pontoon at the royal victoria yacht club
24, June 2025·2 min read

Mermaid Gin sponsored Regatta highlights Royal Victoria Yacht Club’s 180th anniversary celebrations

The Royal Victoria Yacht Club marks 180 years with exciting regatta and celebrations
Cowes RNLI crew met Hill Head Coastguard Response Team at Hamble
17, June 2025·1 min read

Cowes RNLI lifeboat responds swiftly to injured sailor near Osborne Bay

Cowes RNLI launched a swift rescue operation for an injured sailor on Tuesday
young sailors ready to start their challenge
12, June 2025·1 min read

Young Isle of Wight sailors tackle 92km challenge to support youth sailing opportunities

Junior sailors embark on 92km sailing challenge to raise funds for youth sailing opportunities
Round the Island race 2018, boats sailing around the needles lighthouse
3, June 2025·2 min read

Enjoy prime viewing from The Needles and other spots for Round the Island Race

Experience the thrill of the Round the Island Race and vibrant Race Village activities
Arthur Farley sailing in rough conditions at the ILCA7 World Championships 2025 in Qingdao, China
29, May 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight sailor Arthur Farley shares insights from the ILCA7 World Championships

Arthur Farley reports a personal best at the ILCA7 World Championships 2025
sailing race in the solent showing lots of yachts with white sails racing
29, May 2025·1 min read

Celebrating Paralympic champion Andy Cassell’s legacy at Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club

The Andrew Cassell Memorial Regatta will take place on 27th and 28th September, celebrating a legacy of inclusivity in sailing
Cat Dixon at UKSA
14, May 2025·2 min read

UK Sailing Academy appoints Catherine Dixon as new Chief Executive Officer

Catherine Dixon is appointed as the new CEO of UK Sailing Academy, where she'll be focusing on youth empowerment
Aerial view of Round the Island fleet, sailing around the Needles
7, May 2025·2 min read

Over 600 boats signed up for the iconic Round the Island Race

Entries are open until Wednesday 4th June
Arthur Farley sailing
6, May 2025·1 min read

Racing for gold: Arthur Farley aims for Olympic dreams in ILCA sailing

At just 21, Arthur Farley competes in the ILCA World Championships with remarkable determination
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