Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight

Letter: I refuse to vote in a second EU referendum, says former UKIP candidate

Former UKIP parliamentary candidate, Iain McKie, believes a second EU referendum could be on the cards, but that he won't vote in it because another referendum "undermines the democratic process".

Fifth of Isle of Wight claimants lose disability benefits under new system, figures show

Figures reveal the number of people on the Isle of Wight receiving disability benefits who have had their payments stopped as part of the roll-out of a new system.
Wightlink pledge to resolve 16 months of ferry fleet problems
Floating Bridge: Timetable for Christmas and New Year 2018
Family’s appeal after planter stolen from grave

More Top News

Met Office issue severe weather warning for the Isle of Wight
Ryde road closed for emergency water mains repair
More than quarter of local authority-run Isle of Wight schools in deficit
Isle of Wight Distillery announce the latest string to their bow
Update on ferry service, following engine fire
WATCH: Isle of Wight paramedics perform ’12 days of NHS Christmas’
Isle of Wight council respond to their Amazon spending claims (Updated)
Weather warning for rain and wind could affect mainland driving
Fire crews attend Isle of Wight ferry (updated)
Binstead Seawall built to protect gardens approved retrospectively

What's On

Remember loved ones at Mountbatten’s Lights of Love service
Don’t miss the Isle of Wight PUNK exhibition at Quay Arts Centre
Jane Siberry tonight at Quay Arts
Beatrix Potter at Quay Arts for Christmas
All welcome to carol service with Mountbatten
Teenage Cancer Trust Christmas fundraiser at Lake Aldi
All set for the 38th Ventnor Boxing Day Swim
Get the ‘art foundation experience’ with this Portfolio Preparation course, plus don’t miss exhibition and talks

Community

‘No catch’ to Ryde’s free nativity scene photo opportunity
David’s dedication to fundraising helps vital charities
Rainbows and Brownies bring Christmas cheer
All welcome to carol service with Mountbatten
Baby Box Project appeals for donations to help struggling families

Isle of Wight Opinion Pieces

Jonathan Dodd: Say hello, wave goodbye
Ordinary people left to suffer whilst MPs argue, pontificate and scheme, say Vix
Jonathan Dodd: The Past is a foreign country
Jonathan Dodd: Good times, bad times
Heartfelt plea to stand with others against Isle of Wight budget cuts

Letter to the Editor

Letter: I refuse to vote in a second EU referendum, says former UKIP candidate
Councillors attempt to call-in the decision to scrap Local Area Co-ordinators : The detail
Letter: Comparing state-owned US ferries to privately-owned Isle of Wight ones
Letter: It’s time for Ian Ward and Dave Stewart to admit they were wrong over floating bridge
Letter: Isle of Wight council rejected decades of experience offered