Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight

Wightlink say decision to not run a charter boat during annual refit is ‘not a financial one’

Commuters may be wondering why, if it's not a financial decision, Wightlink have chosen to only run an hourly service during the annual refit of the FastCats

Letter: Just because we can cut down a tree or hedge, does it mean we should?

Naomi from Binstead says, "With demand for land for housing and agriculture, we need to start being responsible for our actions"
Isle of Wight County Press lose their first female editor as Emily Pearce leaves the world of news
Isle of Wight author signs first major deal with publisher focused on mental health

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Grants of up to £3,000 for projects that benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged groups
Wightlink cancel ferry crossings due to ‘adverse weather and reduced power’
Wightlink respond to petition calling for charter boat to reinstate twice hourly service or reduce fare during refit period
Hipshaker returns to help fundraise for Island Games athletes and KissyPuppy
Volunteer opportunities at the Classic Boat Museum
Petition calls for charter boat to service commuters during annual catamaran refit, or reduction in cost of season tickets
Young Islanders look to the future with ‘The Great Leap Forward’ exhibition
Blackrock Bridge strengthening scheme hampered by weather and vandalism
Belgrave Road Landslip: ‘Public safety our priority,’ says Isle of Wight council
Number of ‘serious incidents’ at St Mary’s Hospital almost double those reported in previous two years

What's On

Hipshaker returns to help fundraise for Island Games athletes and KissyPuppy
Book now for an evening with human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell
Young Islanders look to the future with ‘The Great Leap Forward’ exhibition
Innovators and investors: Don’t miss VentureFest South 2020
How to get involved in the Mid-Supper Night’s Dream fundraiser for Naturezones
New season of award-winning films being screened by Ventnor Film Society
Glittering gala in memory of Gloria Minghella supports two Isle of Wight charities
Fortnightly Candles4Assange vigils in Newport ahead of his UK extradition hearing: Begins on Saturday

Community

Volunteer opportunities at the Classic Boat Museum
Fancy being a Trustee of an Isle of Wight charity that has just built its 100th school in Africa?
Glittering gala in memory of Gloria Minghella supports two Isle of Wight charities
Isle of Wight Volunteer Centre hosts yet another hugely successful Volunteer Fair
Learn more about Island CoHousing at walk and talk event

Isle of Wight Opinion Pieces

Jonathan Dodd: The Real Sound of Christmas
Jonathan Dodd: Once more unto the Polling Station!
Jonathan Dodd: Hard work and honesty
Jonathan Dodd: Once More Unto the Breach
Jonathan Dodd: Back to the Stone Age

Letter to the Editor

Letter: Just because we can cut down a tree or hedge, does it mean we should?
Letter: Your help needed to raise funds and awareness for children’s cancer charity
Letter: Time for Yarmouth to remember that it’s no longer an island within an island
Letter: MP needs take action over poor cross-Solent service delivered by ferry companies over festive period
Letter: Governors have ‘lost their way’, but West Wight parents still see Yarmouth as school of choice

Sports

Isle of Wight Motorcycle Club’s riders hit the sand pit
Smallbrook Ice and Leisure Centre: Decision by Secretary of State over call-in revealed
Isle of Wight’s skeleton star, Kim Murray, makes track record in the Igls World Cup
New Isle of Wight Yoga Therapy Clinic launches at Yinspire Brading
Isle of Wight council make decision on Tour of Britain cycle race plans

The Arts

Isle of Wight author signs first major deal with publisher focused on mental health
Hipshaker returns to help fundraise for Island Games athletes and KissyPuppy
New season of award-winning films being screened by Ventnor Film Society
Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Hot Firebird
Who do you think is the most notable character in Newport? Here’s your chance to say

Travel

Wightlink say decision to not run a charter boat during annual refit is ‘not a financial one’
Wightlink cancel ferry crossings due to ‘adverse weather and reduced power’
Wightlink respond to petition calling for charter boat to reinstate twice hourly service or reduce fare during refit period
Petition calls for charter boat to service commuters during annual catamaran refit, or reduction in cost of season tickets
Blackrock Bridge strengthening scheme hampered by weather and vandalism