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

    Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library

    Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

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    Operation Geranium festival brings eight acts to Newport’s Apollo Theatre in June

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    Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026 opens this Friday with more than 200 artists taking part

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    Isle of Wight writer Joe Bone lands script for Mackenzie Crook’s debut feature film

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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.

    Photo from three rivers music festival showing people sitting in front of stage

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

    Four cyclists taking part in the randonnee

    Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer

    Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library

    Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

    Illustration of multiple microphones

    Operation Geranium festival brings eight acts to Newport’s Apollo Theatre in June

    Parents and children playing on Fort Vic beach

    Discover sharks, turtles and sea creatures on the Isle of Wight’s shoreline this half-term

  • Community
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    Four cyclists taking part in the randonnee

    Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer

    People taking part in Walk the Wight

    Walk the Wight 2026 raises over £522,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight

    Organisers of the skate art auction

    Freshwater skatepark fundraiser passes £7,000 mark after skate deck art auction

    Ryde rescue crew in boat on water

    Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto to support our local independent lifeboat – and win cash

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    Preloved treasures and village charm on offer at St Lawrence Spring Sale Trail

  • News
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    man sat at diner table typing on his laptop computer, surrounded by mug, paper, fruit bowl and bright light from window

    Visit Isle of Wight launches dedicated industry website for tourism and hospitality businesses

    Dr Luke Helmer talking with volunteers

    20,000 native oysters returned to the Solent in record-breaking restoration effort

    Protesters in the sea for the Paddle Out Protest

    More than 70 Islanders take to Sandown Bay in sewage clean-up call

    Four of the epic riders

    Tesco staff to cycle 18.5 miles across the Isle of Wight to raise money for local charities

    Four cyclists taking part in the randonnee

    Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer

    Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library

    Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

    aerial view of Wilder Little Duxmore

    Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust opens first biodiversity net gain habitat bank

    fifty pound notes

    Ryde Splash Park could cost up to £450,000 to replace, Isle of Wight Council says

    Ryde Arena - Google Maps

    Ryde Town Council urged to engage with Ryde Arena redevelopment plans

    ryde town council meeting

    Ryde town council urged to tackle rising number of empty shops

    Shanklin con club

    Six-surgery NHS dental practice approved for Shanklin Conservative Club

    Parents and children playing on Fort Vic beach

    Discover sharks, turtles and sea creatures on the Isle of Wight’s shoreline this half-term

    Ryde Splash Park

    Ryde Town Council backs petition calling for splash park refurbishment

    children sitting on blankets in woods listening to a storyteller

    Biosphere Festival 2026 programme launches with over 100 events across the Isle of Wight

    People taking part in Walk the Wight

    Walk the Wight 2026 raises over £522,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight

    people looking at art during open studios

    Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026 opens this Friday with more than 200 artists taking part

  • 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.

    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

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

    car loading on to the floating bridge on the first day of service

    Letter: ‘Temu’ Floating Bridge 6 wastes £1 million a year of your council money

    roadworks sign

    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

    Roadworks lights and signs

    Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

    Ryde Pier Head train station canopy

    Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station (updated)

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

    Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes

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The Isle of Wight buses are, on the whole, run by Southern Vectis.

Other smaller operators run buses locally to town, or parishes.

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27, March 2026·6 min read

Isle of Wight’s 15-year transport plan moves into delivery phase after public backing

Isle of Wight's approved transport plan targets greener travel, affordability and better connections
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13, March 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight to get 23 more electric double decker buses with £3.6m government funding

Southern Vectis and Isle of Wight Council secure another multi-million pound grant to expand electric bus fleet
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1, March 2026·3 min read

Southern Vectis launches 31 electric buses on the Isle of Wight – air quality to improve

The Isle of Wight's brand-new fleet of electric buses has arrived - and they're set to make journeys cleaner, quieter, and greener for everyone
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12, February 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight welcomes the first of 31 new electric buses

New electric buses from Southern Vectis promise cleaner, quieter journeys across the Island
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3, February 2026·1 min read

Letter: Call for shuttle bus service as Brading road closure causes transport disruption

Brading resident expresses frustration over New Road closure impacting access to essential services
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26, January 2026·1 min read

Nine more new electric buses (making 31) joining Southern Vectis’s fleet very soon – Here are the routes they’ll run on

Southern Vectis enhances its fleet with brand new electric buses, improving sustainable transport on Island
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22, January 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight residents invited to public meeting on local transport services

Isle of Wight residents can voice transport concerns at a Newport public meeting
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20, January 2026·2 min read

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance selected as Southern Vectis’ charity partner

The partnership aims to raise funds and awareness for vital emergency air ambulance services
ferry wash
18, January 2026·2 min read

Island Transport and Infrastructure Forum addresses travel disruption and changing weather patterns

Travel disruption and infrastructure challenges were central topics at the recent Forum meeting
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5, December 2025·1 min read

Council welcomes major investment to boost Isle of Wight bus routes and infrastructure

Island bus services gain long-term investment to improve routes, infrastructure and sustainable travel options
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13, November 2025·2 min read

Shuttle bus service launched for Wroxall residents during carriageway reconstruction works

Shuttle service links Wroxall and Upper Ventnor during major road improvements
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6, November 2025·1 min read

12 weeks of road closures through Wroxall starts Monday

Make sure you plan your journey with the closure of the main road (except Xmas and NY) through Wroxall in mind
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