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    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

    Large crowds of people watching the main stage performance at Isle of Wight Festival

    Win a pair of sold-out Isle of Wight Festival tickets through WightAID’s silent auction

    Artwork on the walls

    Student showcase brings Island creativity to Quay Arts

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    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.

    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

    Artwork on the walls

    Student showcase brings Island creativity to Quay Arts

    Tommy's drawings in Clayden gallery

    18 to 30-year-olds invited to join free zine-making and ecology workshop in Sandown

    Portrait of Jeremy Corbyn

    Your Party to launch Isle of Wight branch in Newport

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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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    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

    a yacht sailing into the sunset

    Young sailors from Yarmouth set for another crack at Island circumnavigation

    Young lives vs cancer volunteers sat at a table talking

    Young Lives vs Cancer thanks Isle of Wight volunteers ahead of Volunteers’ Week

  • News
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    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)

    person paying for coffee in cafe

    Isle of Wight businesses urged to complete Wight BID consultation survey before deadline

    Large crowds of people watching the main stage performance at Isle of Wight Festival

    Win a pair of sold-out Isle of Wight Festival tickets through WightAID’s silent auction

    school desks and chairs in a classroom

    Isle of Wight NEU warns falling teacher numbers are putting pupils at risk

    Artwork on the walls

    Student showcase brings Island creativity to Quay Arts

    Quay wall at the ferry terminal

    Red Funnel submits plans to repair failing quay wall near ferry terminal

    Outside the Morecambe Winter Gardens, funded through the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund © Morecambe Winter Gardens Preservation Trust

    Applications open for second round of £15m Heritage at Risk Capital Fund

  • 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.

    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

    roadworks on fairlee road

    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

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Window of Tregear Pottery
21, May 2021·1 min read

Village’s treasured pottery reopens on Tuesday following Lockdown (updated)

Tregear Pottery has spent much of the last year closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, but the Niton community are welcoming the reopening of the pottery's shop next week
Binnel Studios - Unlocked - samples of artists' work
31, July 2020·9 min read

Binnel Studios and The Bunker Gallery invite you to their 2020 Summer Exhibition: Unlocked

The August bank holiday weekend brings with it a chance to meet nine of the most talented and highly-accomplished artists on the Isle of Wight, in this joint exhibition between Binnel Studios and their nearby neighbour, The Bunker Gallery
sue paraskeva making bowls by julian winslow
1, May 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight potter Sue Paraskeva joins Throw for the NHS campaign

Isle of Wight potter, Sue Paraskeva, will be 'Throwing for the NHS' today to help raise money for NHS Charities. Details within
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11, July 2019·1 min read

Don’t miss the Green Street Studio Open Studio

Head to Sue Paraskeva’s Ryde workshop next week (15-19 July) where she'll be showcasing a selection of porcelain with new wood-fired stand-alone pieces, alongside hand knitted accessories and homeware by Abi Wheeler.
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8, July 2019·7 min read

Binnel Studios 2019 Summer Exhibition: Meet this wonderful collection of unique artists

The August bank holiday weekend brings with it a chance to meet eight of the most talented and highly-accomplished artists on the Isle of Wight, in the wonderful depths of beautiful St Lawrence.
P Clay inside
29, November 2018·1 min read

Beautiful porcelain by Sue Paraskeva and work by guest artists for sale on late night Thursday

This Saturday (1st December) and late night Thursday (6th) Sue Paraskeva's porcelain workshop will be open to the public as she, and four guest artists showcase a wonderful selection of porcelain, contemporary artwork, glass brooches, abstract prints and handmade organic skincare.
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19, July 2018·2 min read

Don’t miss the Green Street Studio Open Studio this weekend

Head to Sue Paraskeva’s Ryde workshop this weekend (20-23 July) where four artists will be showcasing a selection of porcelain, contemporary textiles, jewellery and abstract paintings.
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16, July 2018·4 min read

Binnel Studios Summer Exhibition: Meet this wonderful collection of unique artists

The August bank holiday weekend brings with it a chance to meet seven of the most talented and highly-accomplished artists on the Isle of Wight, in the wonderful depths of beautiful St Lawrence.
sp workshop by steve thearle 640
3, July 2018·2 min read

Head to Green Street Studios in Ryde for this year’s Open Studios

Head to Sue Paraskeva’s workshop and creative space over the weekend of 20-23 July where she and three other artists will be showcasing a selection of porcelain, contemporary textiles, jewellery and abstract paintings.
sue and sebastian
14, December 2017·1 min read

Miami show for Isle of Wight potter’s latest exquisite work

Highly acclaimed Isle of Wight potter, Sue Paraskeva, has recently collaborated with Sebastian Cox for a show in Miami. See her work and read the Crafts Council interview.
matt chambers pots blue
28, June 2017·2 min read

Binnel Studios: Head to St Lawrence for Third Summer Exhibition

The eight fully-established, award-winning artists based at Binnel Studios in St Lawrence invite you to their third summer exhibition between 26-28 August 2017. Highly recommended if you appreciate world-class quality.
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28, June 2017·1 min read

Ryde Arts Festival have a very special launch event planned

The launch event of the 2017 Ryde Arts Festival features the private view of an exhibition, a performance from dancer, Sophie Wintersgill, alongside live music from a string quartet, as well as the re-creation of the ‘Smashing Performance’ shown at the Saatchi Gallery by Sue Pareskeva.
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