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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
    Community
    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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Marnie Janaway, Sue Barker, James Watson, Louise Downer and Ros Parker
1, September 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight Sea Pool collaborates with college for new branding

Isle of Wight Sea Pool Project reveals collaboration with local graphic design student
the converted radar station
1, April 2025·2 min read

Ventnor radar station house now up for sale after Grand Designs TV appearance

Uniquely positioned on top of Ventnor Downs, the former radar station, now a house, is for sale, following its appearance on Grand Designs
claire sells childrens author 640
6, September 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight author publishes children’s book inspired by rabbits

Children's author Claire Sells has recently sek-published The Amusing Adventures of Missy and Mr Bun. Available in venues across the Isle of Wight and online.
rocket fuel
31, March 2016·1 min read

Rocket Fuel mag: Youth, arts, music, culture and fashion magazine coming soon!

Next month sees the launch of a new hub for youth, arts, music, photography, culture and fashion. It's called ROCKET FUEL and it's going to be explosive!
Steve Miles in his studio:
7, October 2014·3 min read

Graffiti artist Steve Miles brings new exhibition to Ventnor

Graffiti artist, graphic and videogame designer Steve Miles (aka Toxic363) exhibits his first collection of work on canvas at Hillside Bistro this month.
Make or Break artists' work:
3, April 2014·1 min read

Don’t miss the MAKE or BREAK Contemporary Craft Fair this Easter

Quality ceramics, jewellery, print, textiles, glassware all being showcased in Ryde, along with free family workshops and a chance to meet the artists. Don't miss it!
Depozitory
15, March 2014·1 min read

Call for makers to take part in Make or Break Contemporary Art Fair

There are still a few places left for the Contemporary Art Fair taking place over Easter. Get in touch with Foal Arts before it's too late.
1, February 2013·1 min read

RIBA launch design competition for Island kids

We love the sound of this design competition for children on the Island. We reckon there could be some excellent examples of creativity coming out of the competition.
2, November 2012·1 min read

The Constant Doodler: Doodles unlike any you’ve seen before

The man behind the On The Wight identity continues to impress, now with his 'doodles' which are going down a storm on the Island.
12, June 2012·1 min read

Lauren Matthews Gets A 1st For Inspirational University Project

We love this university project that turns a disused warehouse building in Newport Quay into a vibrant music venue. Well done to Lauren Matthews for achieving a 1st in her Interior Architecture & Design degree
20, April 2012·1 min read

Design A Bestival Poster Competition

Calling all Isle of Wight graphic designers
9, February 2012·1 min read

The Great Age Of The Poster Lecture

Another great lecture from the Vectis Decorative and Fine Arts Society next week, this time, Charles Harris talks on The Great Age of the Poster.
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