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    Godshill and St Blasius pupils capture Naturezones in haiku poetry

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    Three more Saturdays to add your story to Sandown Scribe

    The 2023 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sandown's Eastern beach

    Sandown makes UK Town of Culture shortlist as 398 bids narrowed to 15

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    Final days to see Fran Heath’s Retrospectrum exhibition at Quay Arts

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    Nine Ventnor Fringe shows worth grabbing tickets for this July

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    Coffee morning at Niton Village Hall to support Daisy Ring Bus

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    Pickle and Dill hosts reading for Island’s ‘Watership Down’ tale

    Fran Heath paintings at Quay Arts cropped

    Final days to see Fran Heath’s Retrospectrum exhibition at Quay Arts

    Fringe audience © Julian Winslow

    Nine Ventnor Fringe shows worth grabbing tickets for this July

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    Monty Panesar to captain Celebrity XI at Newclose in September for charity cricket match

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    Godshill pupils at naturezones

    Godshill and St Blasius pupils capture Naturezones in haiku poetry

    Dead Lawn

    Environment Agency moves Hampshire and Isle of Wight to ‘prolonged dry weather’ status

    Ventnor is the site of major coastal defence work by the EA & Isle of Wight council

    Ground investigations to begin this summer for Ventnor coastal defence scheme

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    Coffee morning at Niton Village Hall to support Daisy Ring Bus

    Top: Aaron Rolf, Zara Knight and Gemma Blamire Bottom: Zara’s grandad Andy Duddigan and Becky McGregor

    Childhood friend creates lasting tribute for Mountbatten’s gardens to Sophie Rolf

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    RSPCA urges public not to forget wildlife as heatwave returns

    The 2023 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sandown's Eastern beach

    Sandown makes UK Town of Culture shortlist as 398 bids narrowed to 15

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

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    daisy ring bus with blue sky background

    Coffee morning at Niton Village Hall to support Daisy Ring Bus

    Godshill pupils at naturezones

    Godshill and St Blasius pupils capture Naturezones in haiku poetry

    View from the Squadron of the start of Round the Island Race 2026 in Cowes with judges looking out to sea

    Round the Island Race hailed as one of the best in years

    two women talking about sandown

    Three more Saturdays to add your story to Sandown Scribe

    red squirrel on a tree trunk by seneynwr

    Pickle and Dill hosts reading for Island’s ‘Watership Down’ tale

    Top: Aaron Rolf, Zara Knight and Gemma Blamire Bottom: Zara’s grandad Andy Duddigan and Becky McGregor

    Childhood friend creates lasting tribute for Mountbatten’s gardens to Sophie Rolf

    a hedgehog drinking water from a bowl

    RSPCA urges public not to forget wildlife as heatwave returns

    Dead Lawn

    Environment Agency moves Hampshire and Isle of Wight to ‘prolonged dry weather’ status

    Ventnor is the site of major coastal defence work by the EA & Isle of Wight council

    Ground investigations to begin this summer for Ventnor coastal defence scheme

    The 2023 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sandown's Eastern beach

    Sandown makes UK Town of Culture shortlist as 398 bids narrowed to 15

    Joseph Thurbin on foraging walk

    Biosphere Festival closes with sold-out walks, 275 species counted, and a spot among the UK’s best nature festivals

    Fran Heath paintings at Quay Arts cropped

    Final days to see Fran Heath’s Retrospectrum exhibition at Quay Arts

    Ventnor Bus Depot

    Ventnor Coach Station could be demolished under new redevelopment plans

    Badger in the woodland

    Rural crime rises across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with wildlife offences more than doubling

    Ed Blake and Rose Freeman

    Conservative leader accuses Reform Committee Chair of being unable to answer question alone

    The Bay CE School pupils at Breakfast Club

    Free breakfast clubs expand to more Island primary schools this September

  • Travel
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    Our Travel section is the place to check for fast and accurate travel updates from all the ferry companies, bus, train and hovercraft operator.

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    Up to eight military aircraft take part in five-day air exercise near the Island

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    Speeding drivers show a lack of respect for their community, says councillor

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    Classic Singer convoy on the Isle of Wight for National Car Weekend

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Letter: Why can’t the Isle of Wight build tunnels like Shetland?

    A close-up of the Project Pictogram sticker branding

    Isle of Wight businesses urged to back road safety campaign

    Jack sitting on the beach pointing to some old steel rails

    Wight Wanderer YouTuber searches for clues to Atherfield’s forgotten coastal tramway

    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

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    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

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The Isle of Wight has a wealth of musical talent which we believe deserves to be celebrated.

Find out about up-and-coming bands and musicians, whether they be popular or classical, as well as those already established.

Read about upcoming gigs and concerts and make sure you don’t miss out.

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21, August 2020·2 min read

Folk royalty at Quay Arts Folk Club this Sunday

Don't miss this online folk concert in aid of the Quay Arts Centre taking place this coming Sunday (23rd). Details within
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17, August 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight band chosen for BBCR1’s ‘Track of the Week’

Great news for the four piece from the Isle of Wight, as their latest track is played all week on BBC R1
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14, August 2020·1 min read

Live music, magic, story-telling, meditation and more at Ticket to Ryde this weekend

Check out this great line-up of live entertainment in Ryde over the next three weekends - details within
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13, August 2020·1 min read

Platform One College of Music reveals ‘incredible results’ for 20th year running

Once again students attending the Isle of Wight's Platform One College of Music produce excellent results
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5, August 2020·2 min read

Call for Isle of Wight venues and event companies to ‘Light It In Red’ next week

Companies and event locations are urged to join #WeMakeEvents in lighting their building or structure in red in order to draw attention to the dramatic situation facing the events industry
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3, August 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight songwriting initiative reveals outstanding level of musicianship

Dave Pontin said the response to the songwriting competition was incredible, with a diverse range of music from folk to metal
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24, July 2020·2 min read

Wedgewood Rooms raises £22,000 with Solent LEP Pay it Forward Scheme

Over the years many Islanders have travelled across the water to enjoy live bands performing at The Wedgewood Rooms - and some may have even helped with this Crowdfunder that has secured the future of The Wedge for a bit longer
The Isle of Wight Music Festival 1970. Photograph by Charles Everest
23, July 2020·3 min read

Wight Spirit exhibition marks 50th anniversary of Isle of Wight Festival

This new exhibition in West London celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the iconic Isle of Wight Festival. It runs until September so there's plenty of time to head up to see it
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21, July 2020·1 min read

Angel Radio back on air after ‘absolute nightmare’

After the 'absolute nightmare' of problems with FM transmission equipment, Angel Radio is now back on the air. Details within
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20, July 2020·2 min read

Quay Arts Folk Club returns with Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

Another date for your diaries, as the Quay Arts Folk Club returns online this coming Sunday evening. As well as a number of Isle of Wight singers, you can see headliners Vicky Swan and Jonny Dyer from Essex.
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8, July 2020·2 min read

Event celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival postponed until 2021 due to Coronavirus

Organisers of the event have reluctantly accepted that Covid-19 restrictions made this September’s Festival impossible to stage
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6, July 2020·2 min read

Government announce £1.57bn rescue package for The Arts (updated)

Isle of Wight museums, theatres, live music venues, and those who work in those sectors, will be breathing a sigh of relief as a £1.57bn rescue package is announced
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