Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight

Over 1,445 homes in East Cowes can now experience speeds up to 900Mb as WightFibre’s Gigabit Island Project rollout continues

Two charged over Isle of Wight knifepoint robbery and assault

The robbery and assault was reported to have taken place just before 1am on Sunday morning in Ryde
Eight days to help shape GP services, say Isle of Wight CCG
Letter: Uplifting experience shows there’s ‘still hope for humanity’
Isle of Wight residents claiming out of work benefits rises

Pupils and staff raise over £900 for Mountbatten on Go Yellow Day
Number of Adult Social Care complaints falls by four, but process criticised
Isle of Wight Milk will protect heritage and ensure fair price for dairy farmers
Grants to support activities for children with disabilities and/or additional needs
Concerns over plans by same group responsible for unauthorised clearance of hedges and flora at Scotchells Brook
‘Perfect storm’ being created for those using mental health and learning disability services
School funding is not ‘a bit tight’ it’s in crisis says NEU’s Isle of Wight officer
Northwood Parish Council say there’s ‘not local need’ for additional housing
Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes Queen’s Speech, with increase focus on victims
‘We don’t like numbers thrown up any more than residents do’ says Deputy Leader over housing targets

Stars of Fleet Street exhibition features iconic images
Head to the Cheverton Centre for art and live music
Celebrate Restart a Heart Day with free CPR training and defibrillator awareness training
Braving the Shave for Macmillan Cancer Support
Ventnor Exchange launch new season of shows this week
Boojum and Snark join Beers and Buses this weekend
Celebrating Age exhibition showcases remarkable artwork produced by Isle of Wight care home residents
Frightfully good fun for the family this half term

100 Isle of Wight charities and organisations receive share of £300,000 through WightAID
New role for well-known community worker in Ryde
Braving the Shave for Macmillan Cancer Support
Volunteers sought for charity helping the homeless and those in need
Baby Box project making a huge difference to parents in Ventnor (Video)

Jonathan Dodd: Back to the Stone Age
‘Have you seen Stone Age ghost of Mottistone?’ asks Isle of Wight sceptical science writer
Jonathan Dodd: No Past and No Future
Jonathan Dodd: Punctuation Wars
Worried about economic future of seaside towns? Don’t forget wider maritime economy, the ‘Coastal Powerhouse’

Letter: Uplifting experience shows there’s ‘still hope for humanity’
Letter: Bob Seely should be calling out and rejecting this politics of hate and division
Letter: Shortening of school day has led to home time safety concerns
Letter: West Wight parents blighted by conflicting messages over planned school closure
Letter: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

Stars of Fleet Street exhibition features iconic images
Head to the Cheverton Centre for art and live music
‘Personae Vectenses: Isle of Wight Notables’ from Queen Osburga to Alan Titchmarsh (updated)
Banksy’s Seasons Greetings on the Isle of Wight? Art dealer’s vision revealed
Isle of Wight’s Doug Alldred and The Silver Lining release new single

Red Funnel switching to Winter timetable three weeks early
Consultation approved: Town could see pavement widened and free parking moved from High Street
Isle of Wight council and Island Roads criticised by scrutineers for lack of PFI data
Floating Bridge run around: Passenger launch in operation
Ferry that lost its anchor taken out of service, leading to disruption