Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight

Delegates at the GMB Annual Congress last week posed for a photo with Penelope Walford's 'Show us the Books' t-shirts.

World first at ‘dementia friendly’ Million Dollar Bash

All Wight Now say this will be a 'World first', building on the festival's legacy and making the Million Dollar Bash dementia friendly.
Beach cleaning ten miles of Isle of Wight coast and raising money for WasteAid UK
Damaged and waterlogged speedboat towed to safety by lifeboat

Westminster praise for Isle of Wight children’s services
Floating Bridge out of service due to hydraulic oil leak
Isle of Wight Sixth Form wins award for ‘Global Education Excellence’
Torrential rain, hail, lightning and gusty winds, say Met Office
Chest waxing for Ben raises money for Homes-Start charity
D-Day 75 Off Ventnor (Photos, audio and 360 shots)
Five days of strike action could affect rail passengers
West Wight school consultation: Cllr sharing incorrect information, says Yarmouth Mayor (updated)
Released from prison today, Freshwater Five Dan says, ‘Nine years of my life stolen’: Appeal underway
Isle of Wight Festival kicks off with smiles despite the rain

World first at ‘dementia friendly’ Million Dollar Bash
Beach cleaning ten miles of Isle of Wight coast and raising money for WasteAid UK
Everything’s ‘sheep shape’ for the County Show!
Friendly Fires and Yungblud replace Cage The Elephant and Sam Fender at Isle of Wight Festival
Free wellbeing singing group for those with anxiety or depression
All Wight Now Festival launches this year’s Million Dollar Bash: Tickets now on sale
Call for kayakers and canoeists to be part of charity Pier to Pier swim
Individual Medley: A touching and funny cross-cultural coming-of-age memoir at Ventnor Fringe

Jonathan Dodd: Music, Sweet Music
Jonathan Dodd: My own personal Rainbow Nation
Jonathan Dodd: Plan for Exit
‘Don’t be afraid and believe in yourself’, says successful young Islander with autism
Islands Roads switches bench – to point AWAY from the sea view (updated)

Letter: The life of multiple award-winning journalist, Julian Assange, could be in jeopardy
Letter: Isle of Wight Council is not helpless over 5G and has duty to protect Islanders
Letter: Refusal to allow mobility scooter on train a ‘personal attack on people with disabilities’
Letter: ‘C’mon Dave Stewart don’t treat us for fools’
Letter: Beware government’s new GP practice contracts, says NHS campaigners

Isle of Wight Festival kicks off with smiles despite the rain
Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival and become part of the VFringe family
Friendly Fires and Yungblud replace Cage The Elephant and Sam Fender at Isle of Wight Festival
All Wight Now Festival launches this year’s Million Dollar Bash: Tickets now on sale
Book now for classical concert featuring wide-ranging programme from 18th century baroque to 20th century film scores

Floating Bridge out of service due to hydraulic oil leak
Five days of strike action could affect rail passengers
Late night road closure on M27 could hit ferry travellers
Portsmouth council asking for views on possible £8 per day Clean Air Zone covering Portsea Island
More resurfacing works for Forest Road