Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight

Police now investigating driver on dashcam video watched half a million times

The dashcam video has been watched almost half a million times in less than 24 hours and Islanders have been shocked at the actions of the driver. OnTheWight speaks to the police about what happens next.

Friday night fun at Pub Quiz for John Cattle’s Skate club

Gather your friends and head to Wootton on Friday night for the Pub Quiz which sees all money raised going towards new equipment for the skate club.
‘Diverse and beautiful’ Medina Valley promoted by local organisations
Mother of missing Isle of Wight teenager publishes her story in book due out this autumn
Floating Bridge going out of service for ‘improvement’ trials on Thursday

More Top News

Isle of Wight councillors to quiz health bosses
Incredible Edible Isle of Wight launches today outside County Hall
Join Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000
Portsmouth City Council declare Climate Emergency
£8/day to drive a car through Portsmouth is being discussed
Isle of Wight council leader presents ‘upbeat message’ for Ryde
Plans for car showroom to become furniture store
Fighting unnecessary single-use plastic with free water Refill scheme
Isle of Wight teens hear inspirational talk on knife crime by former gang member
Isle of Wight Green Party throw their support for All Saints’ Primary into the ring

What's On

Friday night fun at Pub Quiz for John Cattle’s Skate club
Join Friends for ‘Umbrella Tree in Bloom’ event
Record Store Day returns to Ventnor Exchange this April
RNIB to host Isle of Wight Sight Loss Awareness Day later this month
The Isle of Wight Children’s Festival returns for more fun this Easter: Book now
Try out exciting accessible activities for free at Disabled Access Day
‘We need to unite and do as much as we can’, says 11-year-old
Get ready for BPM’s first ‘Indie Club Night’

Community

Friday night fun at Pub Quiz for John Cattle’s Skate club
Join Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000
Nominate Isle of Wight community projects for achievements
Weekly charity auction planned for Isle of Wight water charity
Fun-packed variety show raises over £1,000 for Vectis Radio

Isle of Wight Opinion Pieces

‘Fight for what you believe in’, says young Isle of Wight campaigner involved in several causes
Jonathan Dodd: Babel Towers
Getting involved, staying active and making a difference, the key to a positive life
Jonathan Dodd: Shorts
Young Isle of Wight photographer tells us, ‘Enjoy what you’re doing and always challenge yourself’

Letter to the Editor

Letter: ‘Flawed reasoning’ behind plans to close village school
Letter: Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, is wrong, we’re proud of UK Aid
Letter: Where’s the transparency around new Forest Road incinerator?
Letter: Why has Southern Vectis refused £1 bus fare for day of climate change marches?
Letter: Could this be a possible way to break the Brexit impasse? asks Reader

Sports

Friday night fun at Pub Quiz for John Cattle’s Skate club
Isle of Wight Motorcycle Club Winter Series Trials Championship
Rugby: Ventnor return to their winning ways
Prostate Cancer cycle champ hit by car
Isle of Wight estate agent to sponsor 2019 Table Tennis Premier League

The Arts

Mother of missing Isle of Wight teenager publishes her story in book due out this autumn
Appreciative and packed audience for Tritone Singers’ spring concert
Medina Marching Band invited to take part in 2019 Lord Mayor’s Show
Record Store Day returns to Ventnor Exchange this April
Missing Isle of Wight teenager featured in London exhibition

Travel

Police now investigating driver on dashcam video watched half a million times
Floating Bridge going out of service for ‘improvement’ trials on Thursday
Council to suspend floating bridge on Saturday due to predicted winds
Floating Bridge ‘fails at the most important time of day’, says Cllr Love (updated)
Ryde road reopened after dangerous tree removed