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    Writer and artist Fran Heath showcases decades of creative work at Quay Arts

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    Sandown’s high street to become living canvas as arts initiative takes shape this summer

    Holly Downer as Hannah

    New classroom comedy Special Measures comes to Ryde this July

    Amy holding her guitar in the air whilst standing in a field by the coast

    Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Amy Jolliffe releases summer-inspired single

    Maisy Dean holding her hand up to the camera

    Isle of Wight artist Mai releases debut single tackling the sexualisation of women in everyday culture

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    Fran Heath sitting on her desk surrounded by her dire-ramas and vintage typewriters

    Writer and artist Fran Heath showcases decades of creative work at Quay Arts

    Person holding up a sign that reads' Community writes off Sandown' with school children walking past

    Sandown’s high street to become living canvas as arts initiative takes shape this summer

    Moon against a blue sky with light clouds

    Isle of Wight astronomy society hosts talk on remote telescope imaging

    Holly Downer as Hannah

    New classroom comedy Special Measures comes to Ryde this July

    Lucia Para sitting by beach painting

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

  • Sustainability
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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.

    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

    Post-it notes on a board

    Bembridge residents invited to co-design the village’s climate future at Saturday workshop

  • Community
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    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

    Scene of Ryde shopping area

    Ryde launches £100,000 community grants programme for local projects

    People attending the opening of GRAFT Studios

    Art studios open at Sandown’s Old Town Hall as GRAFT launches creative community hub

    Crowds on the esplanade on Armed Forces Day

    Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day cancelled in 2026 due to logistical and resourcing pressures

    Freshwater lifeboat station

    Sign up for Lifeboat Lotto and help support our independent lifeboats

  • News
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    Fran Heath sitting on her desk surrounded by her dire-ramas and vintage typewriters

    Writer and artist Fran Heath showcases decades of creative work at Quay Arts

    No poo at the point protest on Monday 8th June 2026

    Southern Water defends Bembridge outfall repair as legal challenge keeps work on hold

    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

    Moon against a blue sky with light clouds

    Isle of Wight astronomy society hosts talk on remote telescope imaging

    teenagers on a bus

    Isle of Wight families set to save thousands under Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme

    Scene of Ryde shopping area

    Ryde launches £100,000 community grants programme for local projects

    Flags at Isle of Wight Music Festival

    Council confirms how services will run during Isle of Wight Festival

    Lucia Para sitting by beach painting

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

    Towngate Bridge, Newport

    Weight restrictions lifted on seven Isle of Wight bridges

    Black cat looking at the camera

    Isle of Wight cat centre marks 65 years of rehoming with open day celebration

    A common swift flying in the sky

    World Swift Day joy as Freshwater development’s nest bricks attract their first swifts

    end sewage pollution banner being held up by paddleboarders in the water

    Southern Water chief executive to face Isle of Wight councillors over sewage concerns

    Amy holding her guitar in the air whilst standing in a field by the coast

    Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Amy Jolliffe releases summer-inspired single

    G625 - the first White tailed eagle to be breed in the south for over 200 years

    White-tailed eagle among eighteen species shortlisted for future British banknotes

    Maisy Dean holding her hand up to the camera

    Isle of Wight artist Mai releases debut single tackling the sexualisation of women in everyday culture

    Distance shot of No Poo at the Point campaigners standing where the pipe will come out

    Residents oppose ‘new’ combined sewage overflow pipe at Bembridge beach (updated)

  • 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.

    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

    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

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Comedy

Man jumping off a car with audience standing around
30, April 2026·2 min read

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

Ventnor Fringe returns in July with over 130 shows, street food and late-night clubbing
Tickets sign at Ventnor Fringe
2, April 2026·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe 2026: Edinburgh preview acts and festival favourites announced for July

Ventnor Fringe 2026 announces its biggest ever lineup, with Edinburgh previews included
Mitch Benn
17, September 2025·2 min read

Ballyrags Comedy Club bids farewell to FuBar with headliner Mitch Benn

Acclaimed comedian Mitch Benn to headline final comedy night at FuBar this Thursday
PAUL Armfield sitting among the trees with his guitar - Alice Armfield
11, September 2025·1 min read

Vectis Radio hosts a special fundraising event featuring local musicians and entertainers

Join Vectis Radio's fundraising event for an evening of diverse entertainment and local talent
Bernie at Ballyrags
29, August 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight Comedian Reaches the Finals of Hampshire Comedian of the year 2025

Comedian Bernie Quinlan shines with chocolate-inspired routine, moving to finals
fringe audience with hands in the air
19, August 2025·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival launches Guarantee Fund to secure future beyond 2026

New funding initiative aims to bolster the future of the Ventnor Fringe Festival
Aerial artist performing on a scaffold tower in front of audience sat on grass in park
26, July 2025·1 min read

Final weekend of Ventnor Fringe Festival 2025 promises exciting performances and events

The Ventnor Fringe Festival 2025 concludes this weekend with a variety of free and ticketed performances and events
Two circus performers in the Botanic Garden on roller skates with the man swinging the woman in the air, with lots of onlookers
24, July 2025·5 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival continues until Sunday night: What are you going to see?

Just three and a half days left of the Ventnor Fringe Festival. Explore everything from theatre to comedy and find your favourite show
Boscoe Theatre at night
22, July 2025·5 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival continues this week with more than 100 performances

Join the Ventnor Fringe Festival for a variety of creative experiences this week
Street Theatre at Ventnor Fringe
17, July 2025·6 min read

2025 Ventnor Fringe Festival: Explore diverse performances with circus, theatre, comedy, music and more 

The 2025 Ventnor Fringe Festival kicks off on Friday (18th July) with more than 150 shows over ten days
Retro slide viewer
14, July 2025·1 min read

Journey through the past: Vix Lowthion explores nostalgia in Ventnor Fringe Festival show

Explore the power of memories with Vix Lowthion's one-woman show in Ventnor
Marcel Lucont in a chair with a glass of wine and Marcel also sitting on another chair with a painting of a clown next to him
30, June 2025·3 min read

Two unmissable shows from Marcel Lucont at Ventnor Fringe Festival

Marcel Lucont presents two unique comedy performances at the Ventnor Fringe Festival
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