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    Lily Blacksell performing on stage at Glastonbury

    Ventnor Fringe to host high-energy poetry show championing overlooked voices and unsung songs

    Gem Bell's pictorial history of Isle of Wight Festival made up of collage of different musicians who have played there

    Isle of Wight artist’s pictorial history of the festival comes to Dimbola this summer

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    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

    Staff from Glanvilles Damant and Prospect Mortgages painting the Rabbit enclosures

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

    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

    Lily Blacksell performing on stage at Glastonbury

    Ventnor Fringe to host high-energy poetry show championing overlooked voices and unsung songs

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

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

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    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival programme returns with more than 100 events across the Island

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

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

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    Wootton Primary pupils taking part in Mardi Gras

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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    Southern Water apologises to councillors over Island sewage failures

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

    Artist's impression of the Marina

    Council to decide on East Cowes marina plans next week

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    Isle of Wight Council recovers £358,000 in legal battle to protect Cowes hammerhead crane

    Head Brewer Josh Davies, left and David Yates (Jnr)

    ‘Old Man Yatesy’ ale keeps Isle of Wight brewery founder’s legacy alive for hospice charity

    Gem Bell's pictorial history of Isle of Wight Festival made up of collage of different musicians who have played there

    Isle of Wight artist’s pictorial history of the festival comes to Dimbola this summer

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    Acclaimed sound installation returns to Calbourne church as part of Biosphere Festival

    Medina Community Choir members

    Medina Community Choir marks 20 years with Island concerts and France tour

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

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    Fairlee Road one-way system returns for Isle of Wight Festival week

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    Towngate Bridge, Newport

    Weight restrictions lifted on seven Isle of Wight bridges

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    Red Funnel submits plans to repair failing quay wall near ferry terminal

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    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

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    Cowes cleaner discovers box of Madagascan hissing cockroaches during town round

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    Isle of Wight’s new electric bus fleet cuts emissions by 75 per cent

    Joe Robertson speaking in parliament

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    Daytime closure of road between Brading and Ryde this week

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Vitamin Sea at the Quay poster with photos of sea swimmers
23, April 2022·1 min read

Vitamin Sea event returns to the Quay with a host of inspirational speakers

Book now for a day of inspirational talks, stalls, discussion and art with the overriding theme of Swimming and the Sea
Cold water swimmer with a red swimming cap
20, April 2022·1 min read

Swim the Wight funding boost to run Sea Cafes in Ryde and The Bay

Sea Cafes offer people the opportunity to connect with others living close to them who share a passion and curiosity for the sea
Cold water swimmer with a red swimming cap
11, February 2022·2 min read

Learn how to cope with cold water swimming at these free Sea Cafes with Swim the Wight

If you simply leap in, unprepared, you can be put off for life and expose yourself to unnecessary risks, so Swim the Wight are offering acclimatisation sessions for those who are new to cold water swimming
A person swimming in the sea
26, January 2022·4 min read

Cold water swimmers warned to be aware of the risks, as RNLI share helpful tips

Last winter, the RNLI saved the lives of five swimmers and helped a further 12 back to safety, so they are sharing details of precautions that cold water swimmers can take to ensure they have an enjoyable and safe time
Campaigners on the beach along with children holding stop the sewage signs
29, November 2021·1 min read

Successful event for Isle of Wight’s Say No To Sewage campaigners

If you weren't able to attend the event on Saturday but want to help make a difference, Maria Villa Vine has this advice
No to Sewage - poster
26, November 2021·1 min read

Sea-lovers Say No to Sewage event going ahead on Saturday

The gathering is still going ahead on the beach from 10am, but caution is advised for those planning to take a dip
No to Sewage - poster
5, November 2021·2 min read

Family-friendly Isle of Wight event to raise awareness of untreated sewage being pumped into our coast

A group of sea lovers plan to make a stand against Southern Water pumping sewage into our coast and invite others to join them later this month
Bryanston - Solent Swim. Richard Johnson, Bryanston's Head of Swimming (far left) with pupils after their successful Solent swim - including Max Leigh (second left), Blaise Lanphere (fifth from left) and Fiona
21, October 2021·3 min read

Ten teenagers swim across the busy Solent to Ryde Sands for national children’s charity

It's a demanding challenge for even the most accomplished swimmer, but ten teenagers managed it in around two hours
Lifeguard overlooking the action at Ryde Swimming Club
24, September 2021·2 min read

Cash boost for swimming club will help young people recover from effects of pandemic

The grants are making a real difference to the lives of young people as they recover from the effects of the pandemic
Dan and Craig
22, September 2021·1 min read

These Islanders swam to the Mainland and back … just because they could

They swam from Colwell Bay to Hurst Castle and then back to Alum Bay. Find out their route, as well as how and why they did it
Start of the swim
20, September 2021·2 min read

Wight Tri tough it out at the Outlaw Bowood Half Ironman Triathlon

Many congratulations to all who took part in the Outlaw Bowood Half Ironman Triathlon, racing and competing in the true spirit of triathlon
Oly Rush round island swimmer
24, August 2021·1 min read

World record for around Isle of Wight swim smashed by environmental campaigner

He absolutely smashed it! Oly was attempting to swim around the Isle of Wight in 24 hours, but he made it round in much less time. Full details within
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