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    Holly Black

    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

    Charlie and her Dad at Havenstreet

    Violinist Charlie Wild brings railway memories to life at Ventnor Fringe

    Performer dressed all in black acting as though he is falling against a red background

    Mime, clown and horror collide in David Hoskin’s new Ventnor Fringe performance: A Haunted House

    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

  • What’s On
    What's On

    Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

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    Holly Black

    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

    Wootton Primary pupils taking part in Mardi Gras

    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

  • 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.

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

    Lorna Selby standing by a river

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

    Volunteers planting at Calshot Restoration Site

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

  • Community
    Community
    -L-R Nigel Hartley - Rob from Nashers (Nettlestone & Seaview MIS)

    Sunshine and crowds turn out for Men in Sheds Festival at Sandown Airport

    Staff from Glanvilles Damant and Prospect Mortgages painting the Rabbit enclosures

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

    lifeboat lotto balls

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

    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’

  • News
    News
    Totland Pier April 2023

    Unused restaurant could become ‘unique’ holiday accommodation on Totland Pier

    Holly Black

    Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

    Admiral Grigorovich frigate

    Isle of Wight MPs react after Russian frigate fires warning shots near yacht

    People dancing in the woodland

    Sunshine and standout sets crown Three Rivers Festival’s return to Porchfield

    -L-R Nigel Hartley - Rob from Nashers (Nettlestone & Seaview MIS)

    Sunshine and crowds turn out for Men in Sheds Festival at Sandown Airport

    Wendy Welsford's Doomsday Clock made with nurdles

    Isle of Wight artists invited to tackle plastic pellet pollution through new exhibition

    Wootton Primary pupils taking part in Mardi Gras

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

    ammonite

    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

    Staff from Glanvilles Damant and Prospect Mortgages painting the Rabbit enclosures

    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

    Performer dressed all in black acting as though he is falling against a red background

    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

    Police and charity join forces to support domestic abuse victims during World Cup

    County Hall

    Southern Water apologises to councillors over Island sewage failures

    Gatten and Lake Primary School from the road

    Gatten and Lake Primary to consult on expanding provision for two-year-olds

  • 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.

    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

    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

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The Isle of Wight has a rich history of incredible creative talent. Home to famous poets, writers and photographers in the Victorian age, the talent is still strong today.

From artists and photographers to poets, theatre groups, live music and more, there is always something cultural to report on or feature. If we’ve written about it, this is where you’ll find it.

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
View from the first floor hallway into the cafe
2, April 2026·4 min read

Ryde’s Department building earns national recognition in Architectural Journal feature

Architectural Journal praises Ryde's Department as a model for arts provision in the UK
Ventnor from the air
1, April 2026·3 min read

UK Town of Culture Bids: Ventnor’s vision

Ventnor's Town of Culture bid uses climate and resilience to tell a national story
View of Newport over the rooftops
1, April 2026·3 min read

UK Town of Culture Bids: Newport’s vision – Newport Alive!

Newport's Town of Culture bid promises a six-week festival in 2028 and Island-wide cultural transformation
Shademakers carnival parade on Union Street
1, April 2026·3 min read

UK Town of Culture Bids: Ryde’s vision – The street is our stage

Ryde's Town of Culture bid puts young people and street creativity at its heart
Sunset at Yaverland beach
1, April 2026·4 min read

UK Town of Culture Bids: Sandown’s vision – Tide Turners

Sandown's Town of Culture bid channels community voices to challenge its ghost town image
People standiNg on the street holding artworks
29, March 2026·3 min read

World-class paintings come to Newport as National Gallery trail confirmed for Isle of Wight

Eighteen life-size National Gallery reproductions will line Newport's streets from May
Several candles intertwined with foliage
28, March 2026·1 min read

Words by Candlelight returns to Ryde with spring-themed evening of poetry and storytelling

Lemon Jelly Press brings an evening of candlelit poetry and storytelling to Ryde
platform one performers on stage
27, March 2026·3 min read

Platform One marks 25 years with student-led fundraiser at GG’s Restaurant and Bar

Platform One students organise a live fundraiser marking 25 years of music education
New Carnival folktastic exhibition at quay arts centre
26, March 2026·3 min read

New Carnival brings Isle of Wight folklore to life in Quay Arts show

This New Carnival exhibition at Quay Arts explores the creativity and craft behind Ryde's annual carnival parade
Sandown Town Hall
25, March 2026·4 min read

Artist studios to open in restored Sandown Town Hall under new creative venture

Independent creatives will be able to rent individual studios in the newly transformed Grafton Street building
People sitting on the gras or on fold up chairs watching performers on the stage at Three Rivers Music Festival
25, March 2026·2 min read

Three Rivers Music Festival returns to Porchfield over May bank holiday weekend

Three Rivers Music Festival returns to Porchfield this May with a genre-spanning community-focused line-up
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