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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

    Visitors at 'Translating Frequencies639', All Saints’ Church, Calbourne, 2025. Photo Credit Pete Johnstone

    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

    Two women performing on stage with rope entwining them

    Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to host walk-through circus programme across two evenings

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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

    Visitors at 'Translating Frequencies639', All Saints’ Church, Calbourne, 2025. Photo Credit Pete Johnstone

    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

    Two women performing on stage with rope entwining them

    Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to host walk-through circus programme across two evenings

  • Sustainability
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    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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    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’

    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

  • News
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    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

    Artist's impression of the Marina

    Council to decide on East Cowes marina plans next week

    Cowes Hammerhead Crane

    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

    Visitors at 'Translating Frequencies639', All Saints’ Church, Calbourne, 2025. Photo Credit Pete Johnstone

    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

    Two women performing on stage with rope entwining them

    Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to host walk-through circus programme across two evenings

    Flight Lieutenant Barry Simpson Herridge Wadham in uniform

    Remembering Cowes-born Lancaster pilot killed just weeks before the end of WWII

    County Hall

    New Isle of Wight councillors complete induction ahead of first meetings

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

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

    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’

  • 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.

    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

    Class 444 Train Platform 18

    Faulty radio system causes widespread train disruption across southern England

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31, July 2023·1 min read

Ventnorians and beyond: Unfazed by weather, festival-goers boost Ventnor Fringe record

Despite inclement weather, Ventnor Fringe Festival celebrated record ticket sales, unifying a broad community
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28, July 2023·6 min read

Ventnor Fringe’s forecast: Brighter skies and cultural delights

Discover a fantastic fusion of art, music, and community at Ventnor Fringe Festival 2023
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22, July 2023·9 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival 2023: Experience unforgettable performances and emerging talents

It's showtime at Ventnor Fringe Festival 2023! Witness a delightful mix of comedy, art, theatre and music over the next nine days
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19, July 2023·1 min read

Cheesy laughs: Ben Ashurst’s light-hearted comedy show at Ventnor Arts Club

Join Ben Ashurst at Ventnor Fringe for a warmly humorous take on life's complexities
Ventnor Fringe performer on the bandstand in the park July 2021 by Julian Winslow
7, July 2023·1 min read

Enjoying Ventnor Fringe Festival for under £10 a day: Here’s how

Explore how to delight in the Ventnor Fringe Festival 2023 on a £10 daily budget
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6, July 2023·5 min read

Book now for these unmissable acts at Ventnor Fringe Festival: Isle of Wight’s summer highlight

Ventnor Fringe Festival brings a summer spectacle of diverse performances to the Isle of Wight – here’s our pick
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5, July 2023·1 min read

Navigating Ventnor Fringe: An indispensable FAQ guide for Festival-goers

Unravel the intricacies of Ventnor Fringe Festival with their comprehensive FAQ guide
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3, July 2023·1 min read

Final panelist revealed for Surviving the Apocalypse Ventnor Fringe event

A familiar technologist finalises the panel for How to Survive the Apocalypse event at Ventnor Fringe Festival
Ian Boyd, Claire Hector and Nigel George on Culver Parade
2, July 2023·3 min read

From Cockney car dealers to climate crusader: Claire Hector joins Surviving the Apocalypse panel

Claire Hector, the multifaceted environmental advocate, joins the OnTheWight and The Book Bus Surviving the Apocalypse panel discussion
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29, June 2023·1 min read

Join the Ventnor Fringe volunteering family: A gateway to lifelong friendships

Ventnor Fringe Festival thrives through diverse volunteers; if you're up for it enriching experiences and lifelong friendships beckon
Ventnor Pick Montage
26, June 2023·5 min read

Unmissable acts at Ventnor Fringe Festival: Isle of Wight’s summer highlight

Ventnor Fringe Festival brings a summer spectacle of diverse performances to the Isle of Wight - here's our pick of what not to miss
Toby Thompson reciting poetry
25, June 2023·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe’s hot ticket: Toby Thompson joins ‘Surviving the Apocalypse’ panel

Poet, Toby Thompson, joins 'Surviving the Apocalypse' panel. At time of publishing there are just 16 tickets left, so act fast if you don't want to miss out
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