Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight

New Isle of Wight Coronavirus cases in the latest figures released today, 14th August 2020

Plight of Isle of Wight farming family gets national radio attention

The Holliday family say they will lose their home, livelihoods and everything they have worked for over the last 50 years if planning permission is granted for this development
‘Hopeful common sense will prevail’ says Cllr Price after productive Seaclose Park discussions
Children’s cancer charity launch The Big Virtual Collection

A-Level results ‘make a mockery’ of Minister’s claims of fairness, says one Isle of Wight school head
Isle of Wight asked to stand with Mountbatten into the future: Love will see us through
Police appeal for witnesses to serious collision on Newport Road
2nd Test and Trace App on the Isle of Wight: Video of how it works and official wording from Government
Second Coronavirus App gets Isle of Wight launch for Test and Trace (updated)
A-Level Results: Round up of Isle of Wight A-Level results
‘Grades do not define you, there are still plenty of options for you’ says head of service at Childline
Isle of Wight Literary Festival goes online for 2020
Children of rail staff ask passengers to wear face coverings to help keep families safe
Weather warning for severe thunderstorms on the Isle of Wight extended

Isle of Wight Literary Festival goes online for 2020
Find out more about footcare at Isle of Wight Diabetes Group Zoom meeting
Isle of Wight Bus Museum to re-open this weekend
Dimbola Museum unable to open as planned, but Tea Rooms open daily
Get back to nature with Naturezones: Now reopened with social distancing measures in place
Binnel Studios and The Bunker Gallery invite you to their 2020 Summer Exhibition: Unlocked
Isle of Wight Peace Tree vigil to remember those killed by atomic bombs
Wight Spirit exhibition marks 50th anniversary of Isle of Wight Festival

Children’s cancer charity launch The Big Virtual Collection
Neil’s 44th of 50 marathons cut short due to heatwave – but he’s raised £3,500 for charity (updated)
Join Lifeboat Lotto to help Isle of Wight inshore rescue crews
Pan Together deliver over 600 hot meals to Isle of Wight children and young people in real need
24-hour Isle of Wight gaming challenge raises over £1,700 for Mountbatten

Vaccines. An exploration of Social Media claims of what they do and don’t contain
Find out more about ‘The Dinosaur On Your Window Sill’
Jonathan Dodd: A glimpse of a possible future
In light of Coronavirus outbreak, helpful advice on ‘how everyone can to do their part’
Jonathan Dodd: Of Tunnels and Poles, Greasy or otherwise

Letter: A massive cultural change is needed at the ballot box
Letter: Start saying ‘No’ to cruelty of putting in large planning applications during Covid
Letter: Will ‘Coronapreneurs’ hold the key to saving the Isle of Wight’s economy
Letter: A lot of upset and worry coming over new ferry rules for Islanders returning from Spain
Letter: Isle of Wight MP must be held accountable for his vote against a clause to protect NHS in trade deals

Diamond Races / Isle of Wight TT: In-depth 23 min podcast with Gary Thompson (IOM TT) on the course, running the races and safety
Isle of Wight’s Round the Island Race won’t go ahead in 2020
Neil’s 44th of 50 marathons cut short due to heatwave – but he’s raised £3,500 for charity (updated)
TV’s Nick Baker celebrates Isle of Wight’s UNESCO Biosphere status
Exciting HD Photos: 133 boats race around the Isle of Wight and raise £5,000 for charity

Platform One College of Music reveals ‘incredible results’ for 20th year running
Quay Arts seek new Trustees to join their Board – especially one with financial experience
Dimbola Museum unable to open as planned, but Tea Rooms open daily
Share your self-portrait to be included in Breakout! Exhibition: Deadline extended
Call for Isle of Wight venues and event companies to ‘Light It In Red’ next week

Children of rail staff ask passengers to wear face coverings to help keep families safe
‘Four buses and a ten-hour day just to get to school’ says Mum after Isle of Wight school bus scrapped
Island Roads submit plans to prolong life of important section of Military Road
Isle of Wight Bus Museum to re-open this weekend
Pay by contactless at these busy Isle of Wight car parks