9, September 2026·3 min readRNLI abuse ‘wholly unacceptable in a civilised society’ says charity’s CEOIsle of Wight lifeboat crews abused online after RNLI supported Channel arrivals on Sunday
9, September 2026·3 min readFar-right narratives and global conflict are reaching the classroom, leaders warnASCL survey reveals widespread racial harassment, prompting conference on anti-racist school leadership
Tom Fahey from Ventnor’s Terrace Rooms and Wine named sixth in Harpers Top 50 SommeliersVentnor's Terrace Rooms and Wine co-founder, Tom Fahey, has been ranked sixth in Harpers' Top 50 Sommeliers 2026
Long A&E waits and GP delays top Isle of Wight health concernsHealthwatch report highlights long A&E waits and GP delays across the Island
Isle of Wight Book Awards return to Cowes this October: Book your seat nowAuthors, readers and book lovers are invited to raise a glass to the Island’s literary talent at this year’s Isle of Wight Book Awards
Here’s how experts track yellow-legged Asian hornets to their nest on the Isle of WightFind out how the National Bee Unit located the Isle of Wight's first yellow-legged Asian hornet nest following a report from a resident
Island Gig Rowers take on Great River Race for Mountbatten Isle of WightIsland Gig Rowers tackle the Thames on Saturday, raising money for Mountbatten Isle of Wight
Saturday Kitchen’s Matt Tebbutt urges Islanders to swap meal deal for charity donationTV chef Matt Tebbutt asks Islanders to swap meal deals for donations
RNLI abuse ‘wholly unacceptable in a civilised society’ says charity’s CEOIsle of Wight lifeboat crews abused online after RNLI supported Channel arrivals on Sunday
Far-right narratives and global conflict are reaching the classroom, leaders warnASCL survey reveals widespread racial harassment, prompting conference on anti-racist school leadership
Support independent lifeboat crews by signing up for the Lifeboat LottoIt will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews
Isle of Wight ‘extremely unlikely’ destination for small boat arrivals, council saysThe Isle of Wight Council leader said, "We would encourage residents to rely on trusted sources of information and avoid sharing unverified claims or rumours online"
Tom Fahey from Ventnor’s Terrace Rooms and Wine named sixth in Harpers Top 50 SommeliersVentnor's Terrace Rooms and Wine co-founder, Tom Fahey, has been ranked sixth in Harpers' Top 50 Sommeliers 2026
Long A&E waits and GP delays top Isle of Wight health concernsHealthwatch report highlights long A&E waits and GP delays across the Island
Support independent lifeboat crews by signing up for the Lifeboat LottoIt will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews
Island Gig Rowers take on Great River Race for Mountbatten Isle of WightIsland Gig Rowers tackle the Thames on Saturday, raising money for Mountbatten Isle of Wight
Saturday Kitchen’s Matt Tebbutt urges Islanders to swap meal deal for charity donationTV chef Matt Tebbutt asks Islanders to swap meal deals for donations
Ryde fundraiser to raise money for Island’s Air Ambulance serviceRyde hosts free music and dance fundraiser supporting the Island's Air Ambulance service
Ryde Neighbourhood Board opens £300,000 grants programme for ambitious local projectsRyde Neighbourhood Board launches £300,000 grants programme for larger community and regeneration projects
Jackpot winner for the Island’s Independent Lifeboat LottoIt will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews
Letter: Fewer crossings, fewer claims, fewer hotels – what the migration data actually showsOnTheWight reader, Ieuan Jehu, argues the data shows migration policy is working, not failing
Letter: Why Sandown’s wastewater recycling proposal needs closer scrutinyPaddy Lightfoot calls for greater scrutiny of proposed wastewater recycling plant scheme
Letter: Ventnor reader urges Islanders to lobby MPs over water nationalisationVentnor reader urges Islanders to email MPs ahead of September's water nationalisation debate
LISTEN: Underwater sculptures could come to Sandown. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor chats to OnTheWight about his beautiful work
Sam the Sandown Clown: Discussing reason #2 to visit No Ordinary Town exhibition at Quay Arts (podcast)
Is Ventnor’s ‘graben’ actually a ‘doline’ as geologists newly-suggest? – And what difference might that make? (podcast)
LNRS: Understanding Isle of Wight’s local nature recovery strategy and its significance, with Graham Horton (Podcast)
‘Ambition’ and ‘Mindset’ sets Isle of Wight and its artists apart says Phil Gibby, Arts Council SW Director (Podcast)
Ollie Boulter interview (pt4): Exceeding government energy efficiency standards, the skills gap in construction and ‘brown envelopes’
Ollie Boulter interview (pt3): Find out about affordable housing, the Airbnb phenomenon and housing targets from Head of IWC planning
Ollie Boulter interview (pt2): Head of IWC planning on pre-applications, the life of IWC planning officers and changes to the NPPF (podcast/listen)
Ollie Boulter: Get an in-depth understanding of the Isle of Wight planning process with the Head of IWC planning (Part 1 of podcast/listen)
Listen: How Zoe Portsmouth’s boxing journey is inspiring Isle of Wight’s girls and young women (podcast)