14, September 2026·2 min readIsland businesses invited to volunteer at RSPCA Isle of Wight this autumnIsland businesses invited to support animal welfare through RSPCA's October volunteer day
14, September 2026·4 min readIsle of Wight businesses celebrated at Chamber Awards 2026Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce honours top businesses at Bembridge Fort awards ceremony
Amelio Trio wows packed audience at West Wight Arts openerPrize-winning German trio opened West Wight Arts' new season with masterful, moving performances
East Cowes children’s home wins approval despite objectionsIsle of Wight planners approve East Cowes children's crisis home despite safety objections
Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra shortlisted for national Making Music awardIsle of Wight orchestra shortlisted nationally, with public vote closing soon
Isle of Wight backdrop for new memoir The Man Behind the MaskNew memoir examines love, heartbreak, and rebuilding identity on the Isle of Wight
Councillor says Island Roads relationship is being rebuiltJames Whelan says Island Roads trust is rebuilding as consultation motion looms
Councillor calls for scrutiny of Southern Water pumping stationCouncillor Jock Rafferty's motion urges Southern Water transparency after May's Medina pollution
Island businesses invited to volunteer at RSPCA Isle of Wight this autumnIsland businesses invited to support animal welfare through RSPCA's October volunteer day
Isle of Wight businesses celebrated at Chamber Awards 2026Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce honours top businesses at Bembridge Fort awards ceremony
St Helens Historical Society opens season with actor’s life storySt Helens Historical Society opens new season with actor Kim Joyce's story
Amelio Trio wows packed audience at West Wight Arts openerPrize-winning German trio opened West Wight Arts' new season with masterful, moving performances
East Cowes children’s home wins approval despite objectionsIsle of Wight planners approve East Cowes children's crisis home despite safety objections
Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra shortlisted for national Making Music awardIsle of Wight orchestra shortlisted nationally, with public vote closing soon
Island businesses invited to volunteer at RSPCA Isle of Wight this autumnIsland businesses invited to support animal welfare through RSPCA's October volunteer day
Residents protest as Wroxall cafe’s lease terminated and locks changed (updated)Protest in Wroxall after community hall cafe's lease ended abruptly
Rookley Skatepark rebuild enters biggest phase next weekVolunteers rebuild Rookley Skatepark next week with concrete ramps and an orchard
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
Letter: Nature’s hidden role in the food we eat and the air we breatheNaturezones' Angela Hewitt argues nature deserves serious investment and urgent government action
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
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)