LISTEN: Underwater sculptures could come to Sandown. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor chats to OnTheWight about his beautiful work
LISTEN: Underwater sculptures could come to Sandown. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor chats to OnTheWight about his beautiful work
29, August 2026·6 min readIsle of Wight Literary Festival: 10 hidden gems you can’t afford to missTen lesser-known authors join the Isle of Wight Literary Festival this October
25, August 2026·2 min readIsle of Wight Literary Festival 2026: Tickets on sale nowTickets have gone on sale for October's literary festival, featuring broadcasters, chefs and celebrated authors
12, August 2026·3 min readBig-name authors confirmed for this year’s Isle of Wight Literary FestivalTickets soon go on sale for the 15th Isle of Wight Literary Festival - check out the speakers taking part to bookmark your favourites
10, August 2026·1 min readIsle of Wight publisher launches new sea-inspired anthology featuring more than 50 writersLemon Jelly Press's new anthology brings 50 writers together around a shared closing line
10, August 2026·2 min readCowes bookshop to launch sailing memoir starring a dog and a chatbotIsle of Wight sailor Jenny Whelan launches Dogsail, her memoir of an unconventional 1,800-mile voyage
7, August 2026·2 min readGodshill childhood of Joy Draper recorded in new history society bookNew book records Joy Draper's Godshill childhood and years in domestic service
31, July 2026·2 min readSea shanties and author talks lined up at Medina Bookshop during Cowes WeekMedina Bookshop hosts music, author talks and shanties throughout Cowes Week celebrations
29, July 2026·3 min readBooks join cash prizes at Sandown’s Grand Regatta Hat ParadeSandown's Hat Parade returns on Sunday 9th August with books among the prizes
10, July 2026·4 min readThree more Saturdays to add your story to Sandown ScribeBe part of the story ... Boojum and Snark opens for three Saturdays to gather residents' memories of Sandown
9, July 2026·1 min readFinal days to see Fran Heath’s Retrospectrum exhibition at Quay ArtsExhibition of Fran Heath's paintings, drawings and Dire-Ramas closes at Quay Arts on Sunday
8, July 2026·6 min readNine Ventnor Fringe shows worth grabbing tickets for this JulyHere's a run-through of nine shows heading to Ventnor Fringe Festival this month, along with the details you need to book
2, July 2026·2 min readVintage Parisian Book Bus set for Ventnor Fringe Square returnVentnor Fringe Festival welcomes back beloved vintage bookshop, The Book Bus, complete with readings, live music and prints for sale