Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight

Did you see the incident on Tuesday night around 7pm? Police have arrested six teenagers from London and holding them in custody.

Wildfire warning from CLA South East ahead of ‘bank holiday heatwave’

With high temperatures forecast across the South East over the bank holiday weekend, the CLA issue an appeal to members of the public to be extra vigilant when out and about in the countryside.
Join the Lifeboat Lotto to help our inshore rescue crews and be in with a chance to win thousands
Miniature Schnauzer killed in brutal attack by ‘Husky-type dog breed during carnival parade
Decaying sea mammal washed up at Compton (Warning: Disturbing photo)

The Sandown Sprint plans to bring car road racing to the Isle of Wight
£100k up for grabs for projects on railway network that can make a positive difference to communities
Isle of Wight fire crews praised for actions at derelict school blaze
Calling all photographers: Don’t miss deadline for National Trust Photographic competition
Appley Tower’s history celebrated at Monkton Arts Centre exhibition
Skaters from across the Isle of Wight to come together for KMC Memorial Skate Jam
Under the Pier in a Biosphere, where people, wildlife and place come together
Majority of 5,000 Isle of Wight residents oppose 10,000 homes plan
‘Inspirational’ partnership of four Isle of Wight charities nominated for prestigious national award
Isle of Wight Garlic Farm sees double digit revenue growth as European exports boom

Appley Tower’s history celebrated at Monkton Arts Centre exhibition
Skaters from across the Isle of Wight to come together for KMC Memorial Skate Jam
Under the Pier in a Biosphere, where people, wildlife and place come together
The Future Clinic launch new series of chronic pain Webinars
Fat Earthers, Luna Tear and Wet Leg to raise the roof at The Rose
Iconic powerboat race returns to the Isle of Wight for 59th year
Stealing Dylan exhibition opens at Dimbola next week
Fundraising event in memory of mother of four who died in Forest Road incident

‘Inspirational’ partnership of four Isle of Wight charities nominated for prestigious national award
Eye test leads to brain tumour diagnosis for 14-year-old Kayden
Round Island walk raises enough cash for defibrillator and training in Seaview
Ian’s Round the Island challenge with a tumble dryer strapped to his back
Join the Lifeboat Lotto to support our Independent inshore rescue teams

Letter: Look at the facts, think again and vote to stop Brexit
Letter: ‘Jo Swinson inspirational leader’, says former parliamentary candidate
Letter: Isle of Wight council must ‘ditch this plan’ to disrupt young children’s education
Letter: Isle of Wight Council remains strongly committed to supporting children with SEND
Letter: The life of multiple award-winning journalist, Julian Assange, could be in jeopardy

Speedway Warriors run Colts out of town
Rugby: Ventnor XV defeat Harwich and Doverport XV
The Sandown Sprint plans to bring car road racing to the Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight cyclist, Matt Allsopp, wins Fat Creations Series at Goodwood
Skaters from across the Isle of Wight to come together for KMC Memorial Skate Jam

Calling all photographers: Don’t miss deadline for National Trust Photographic competition
Appley Tower’s history celebrated at Monkton Arts Centre exhibition
Fat Earthers, Luna Tear and Wet Leg to raise the roof at The Rose
Isle of Wight author and historian, MJ Trow, releases latest Ripperology book
Stealing Dylan exhibition opens at Dimbola next week

£100k up for grabs for projects on railway network that can make a positive difference to communities
Improvements to busy roads to take place overnight
Cancellations to Fastcat timetable today
Red Funnel opens its archives as it celebrates 50 years of high-speed travel
Revised timetable for Floating Bridge during Cowes Week