Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight

If you can help with the dam building efforts, head to the Canoe Lake for 3pm.

High praise for Isle of Wight and Facebook community from first-time holiday-makers

Having holidayed in Devon for the last ten years, Minka and her family decided to try the Isle of Wight. The great community spirit won them over. Details within
Swish Swedish loos for Isle of Wight town
Isle of Wight ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ latest list: Updated 11th August 2020

‘Animals need your help more than ever’, say Isle of Wight RSPCA as they launch their emergency appeal
Latest Isle of Wight Coronavirus figures: 11th August 2020 (updated)
Isle of Wight children ‘to be marked down by callous Government’ say Island Labour
Another rise in number of Isle of Wight residents seeking out of work benefits
Island Roads submit plans to prolong life of important section of Military Road
Environment Agency officer assessing low levels of water in canoe lake
Neil’s 44th of 50 marathons cut short due to heatwave – but he’s raised £3,500 for charity (updated)
Find out more about footcare at Isle of Wight Diabetes Group Zoom meeting
Councillors slam the cancellation of Isle of Wight council Scrutiny Committee (updated)
Some visiting restrictions relaxed at St Mary’s

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
Horse Box Theatre Company’s summer of Isle of Wight shows

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
Will you ‘Go the Distance’ for Isle of Wight’s Mountbatten this summer?

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

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
What’s the Isle of Wight sailing race on today 1st August 2020?

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
Brave Island: ‘I May Destroy You’ actor launches new opportunity platform for young Islanders

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
15 public interest questions Isle of Wight council have failed to answer about Cowes Floating Bridge
Overnight roadworks for three busy Newport roads