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    Holly Black

    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

    Charlie and her Dad at Havenstreet

    Violinist Charlie Wild brings railway memories to life at Ventnor Fringe

    Performer dressed all in black acting as though he is falling against a red background

    Mime, clown and horror collide in David Hoskin’s new Ventnor Fringe performance: A Haunted House

    Gabriela Flarys performing Deluge on stage - playing an organ whilst having her head through a stepladder

    Magical realism show Deluge brings grief, Komodo dragons and jam to Ventnor Fringe

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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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    Holly Black

    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

    Wootton Primary pupils taking part in Mardi Gras

    Isle of Wight Mardi Gras returns to Ryde with folklore theme for 2026

    Charlie and her Dad at Havenstreet

    Violinist Charlie Wild brings railway memories to life at Ventnor Fringe

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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.

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

    Lorna Selby standing by a river

    Isle of Wight conservationist named Rising Star in national environment power list

    Volunteers planting at Calshot Restoration Site

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

  • Community
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    -L-R Nigel Hartley - Rob from Nashers (Nettlestone & Seaview MIS)

    Sunshine and crowds turn out for Men in Sheds Festival at Sandown Airport

    Staff from Glanvilles Damant and Prospect Mortgages painting the Rabbit enclosures

    RSPCA Isle of Wight’s first Corporate Volunteer Day proves a hit

    lifeboat lotto balls

    Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto and support our local independent lifeboat crews

    The St Catherine's tuck shop stall at Isle of Wight Festival

    St Catherine’s School brings charity stall to Isle of Wight Festival

    Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival

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

  • News
    News
    Holly Black

    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

    Admiral Grigorovich frigate

    Isle of Wight MPs react after Russian frigate fires warning shots near yacht

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

    -L-R Nigel Hartley - Rob from Nashers (Nettlestone & Seaview MIS)

    Sunshine and crowds turn out for Men in Sheds Festival at Sandown Airport

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

    Wootton Primary pupils taking part in Mardi Gras

    Isle of Wight Mardi Gras returns to Ryde with folklore theme for 2026

    ammonite

    New ammonite species named after Isle of Wight fossil hunter Martin Simpson

    The RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre (ILC) in Cowes.

    Unite launches petition calling on RNLI to halt Cowes job losses

    Staff from Glanvilles Damant and Prospect Mortgages painting the Rabbit enclosures

    RSPCA Isle of Wight’s first Corporate Volunteer Day proves a hit

    Lorna Selby standing by a river

    Isle of Wight conservationist named Rising Star in national environment power list

    Performer dressed all in black acting as though he is falling against a red background

    Mime, clown and horror collide in David Hoskin’s new Ventnor Fringe performance: A Haunted House

    People gathered in London wearing Union Flags as capes

    Police and charity join forces to support domestic abuse victims during World Cup

    County Hall

    Southern Water apologises to councillors over Island sewage failures

    Gatten and Lake Primary School from the road

    Gatten and Lake Primary to consult on expanding provision for two-year-olds

    richard quigley and the minister in meeting with ferry companies

    Minister visits Isle of Wight to hear ferry firms’ emissions scheme concerns

  • 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.

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

    richard quigley and the minister in meeting with ferry companies

    Minister visits Isle of Wight to hear ferry firms’ emissions scheme concerns

    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

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School children Tree planting
26, June 2023·1 min read

Waterside Community Trust goes into local schools to plant trees

Waterside Pool partners with local schools to enhance community environment through tree planting
Positively Parkinsons swimmers
22, June 2023·4 min read

Courageous swimmers with Parkinson’s take on round Isle of Wight challenge

Pioneering swimmers to overcome currents in a groundbreaking Parkinson's fundraising and awareness swim
Water safety poster
12, June 2023·3 min read

Only one in four parents discuss water safety with their children say RLSS UK

RLSS UK's study highlights the urgent need for wider water safety education and urges parents to watch this video with their kids
A group of people sea hiking by Bruce Webb
9, June 2023·2 min read

Get inspired: Sandy’s Outdoor Swimmer Magazine feature sheds light on Sea Cafes and Sea Hiking

Unlock the joy of sea activities: Sea hiking builds strength and confidence and is a great step towards sea swimming
Canoeists gathering for Pier to Pier
17, April 2023·1 min read

Calling all kayakers: Join the safety team for the Isle of Wight’s 2023 Pier2Pier sea swim

Isle of Wight's Pier2Pier Sea Swim returns, uniting 200 swimmers, seeking safety craft volunteers
Indoor swimming pool
21, March 2023·1 min read

From beginner to pro: Improve your child’s swimming skills with 1Leisure Medina

Isle of Wight council's 1Leisure service has increased the number of junior swimming lesson places available
Entrance to Gurnard Pines
23, February 2023·2 min read

Swimming club secretary urges Gurnard Pines owner to meet community over pool closure

Secretary of Ryde swimming club calls for Gurnard Pines owner to meet community over pool closure and urges local support to keep it open
water in swimming pool
22, February 2023·2 min read

Gurnard Pines swimming pool could be saved – here’s how

The pool has been closed due to the high energy costs, but owner Terry Prosser says he'll keep it open if enough people sign up to a new pool-only membership
swimmer in pool
13, February 2023·2 min read

Energy costs threaten Elite School of Swimming’s continued operation

Elite School of Swimming say they are gutted and completely devastated that they've had to put swimming lessons on hold for the moment
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
kayakers and canoeists getting ready for the Pier to Pier Swim
16, December 2022·1 min read

Take the plunge with the Isle of Wight Marlins in the 2023 Pier2Pier Sea Swim Challenge

Entries are now open for the annual event that sees around 200 swimmers take part
Sewage protest poster by Alice Malia
12, October 2022·2 min read

Join sea lovers and their families at protest against sewage in our rivers and seas

This Saturday there will be a gathering of sea lovers, activists and families acting to challenge Southern Water and Bob Seely to do more about untreated sewage being pumped into our rivers and seas
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