29, September 2026·1 min readADHD and autism assessment limits confirm gatekeeping fears, says Isle of Wight SEN groupIsland SEN group says ADHD and autism assessment limits confirm their gatekeeping fears
29, September 2026·1 min readWin a place on a guided tour of private red squirrel woodlandFifteen winners will explore Howes Wood, normally closed to the public, with red squirrel experts
Autumn Isle of Wight Walking Festival returns with 90 walksNinety guided walks across the Island celebrate the festival's 27th year this October
Bembridge wins Best Kept Extra Large Village and Best Small Park in 2026Bembridge wins top village honours, with its War Memorial Garden judged Best Small Park
Charles Alexander, CBE, to become new chair of Mountbatten trusteesCharles Alexander, CBE, succeeds Sir Ian Cheshire as chair of Mountbatten's trustees this December
Sandown’s Town of Culture bid: Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale backs ‘Tide Turners’ campaignWet Leg's Rhian Teasdale urges support for Sandown's bid to be UK Town of Culture
Floating Bridge fare rise and under-19s charge proposed in new council reportCouncil report proposes higher Floating Bridge fares and a £1 under-19s charge, prompting criticism
Free car parks and high streets included in new Isle of Wight parking charge proposalsCouncil report proposes parking charges at dozens of Island sites, predicting strong opposition
ADHD and autism assessment limits confirm gatekeeping fears, says Isle of Wight SEN groupIsland SEN group says ADHD and autism assessment limits confirm their gatekeeping fears
Win a place on a guided tour of private red squirrel woodlandFifteen winners will explore Howes Wood, normally closed to the public, with red squirrel experts
Red Funnel brings Island businesses together to boost year-round tourismRed Funnel and Island businesses discuss attracting more visitors throughout the year, beyond summer
Autumn Isle of Wight Walking Festival returns with 90 walksNinety guided walks across the Island celebrate the festival's 27th year this October
Bembridge wins Best Kept Extra Large Village and Best Small Park in 2026Bembridge wins top village honours, with its War Memorial Garden judged Best Small Park
Charles Alexander, CBE, to become new chair of Mountbatten trusteesCharles Alexander, CBE, succeeds Sir Ian Cheshire as chair of Mountbatten's trustees this December
Bembridge wins Best Kept Extra Large Village and Best Small Park in 2026Bembridge wins top village honours, with its War Memorial Garden judged Best Small Park
Confusion over Wroxall charity’s rules as residents push for general meetingWhich constitution actually governs Wroxall's community charity? Residents want answers
Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto and support our independent crewsIt will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews
Time running out to sign up for Isle of Wight’s Dash in the DarkRegistration closes soon for Robin Hill's glow-in-the-dark 5K supporting the Island's air ambulance
Island community groups urged to apply for £2.5m Common Ground fundingIsland voluntary groups can now apply for government funding to improve community facilities
Fifteen abseilers aged 14 to 85 raise over £6,000 for Age UK Isle of WightFrom a first abseil at 14 to a return at 85: Islanders take on Spinnaker Tower for Age Uk Isle of Wight
Letter: Nature’s hidden role in the food we eat and the air we breatheNaturezones' Angela Hewitt argues nature deserves serious investment and urgent government action
Letter: Fewer crossings, fewer claims, fewer hotels – what the migration data actually showsOnTheWight reader, Ieuan Jehu, argues the data shows migration policy is working, not failing
Letter: Why Sandown’s wastewater recycling proposal needs closer scrutinyPaddy Lightfoot calls for greater scrutiny of proposed wastewater recycling plant scheme
LISTEN: Underwater sculptures could come to Sandown. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor chats to OnTheWight about his beautiful work
Sam the Sandown Clown: Discussing reason #2 to visit No Ordinary Town exhibition at Quay Arts (podcast)
Is Ventnor’s ‘graben’ actually a ‘doline’ as geologists newly-suggest? – And what difference might that make? (podcast)
LNRS: Understanding Isle of Wight’s local nature recovery strategy and its significance, with Graham Horton (Podcast)
‘Ambition’ and ‘Mindset’ sets Isle of Wight and its artists apart says Phil Gibby, Arts Council SW Director (Podcast)
Ollie Boulter interview (pt4): Exceeding government energy efficiency standards, the skills gap in construction and ‘brown envelopes’
Ollie Boulter interview (pt3): Find out about affordable housing, the Airbnb phenomenon and housing targets from Head of IWC planning
Ollie Boulter interview (pt2): Head of IWC planning on pre-applications, the life of IWC planning officers and changes to the NPPF (podcast/listen)
Ollie Boulter: Get an in-depth understanding of the Isle of Wight planning process with the Head of IWC planning (Part 1 of podcast/listen)
Listen: How Zoe Portsmouth’s boxing journey is inspiring Isle of Wight’s girls and young women (podcast)