Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight

New purpose-built home for Shanklin’s ‘pregnant’ squirrel

A red squirrel that has set up home - possibly as it prepares to give birth - in branches of a tree that needs to be cut down as it's blocking a path, has been offered a "swanky new home".

Council tax rise, overnight parking charges and more: See the detail

Papers with the finalised detail of the Isle of Wight council budget for 2019-20 have been issued by officers ahead of next week's big budget meeting. See the detail in the council papers within.
Voluntary sector bid farewell to Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight
Elderly dementia patient sent to wrong care home without medication or clothes

More Top News

Southern Vectis increase some fares by double the rate of inflation
Malfunction on floating bridge takes it out of service
Latest figures: Isle of Wight out of work benefits and universal credit
The Isle of Wight needs an ‘Island Act’ not ‘Island Plan’, says Cllr
Isle of Wight NHS campaigners pledge support in Supreme Court case
Portsmouth skyline to change when two landmark towers torn down after failed inspection
Take part in the Star Count and don’t miss Friday’s event
Mountbatten welcomes grant from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Freemasons
Mainland councils predicting traffic misery at ports in no-deal Brexit plans. What about IWC?
Importance of food hygiene standards reminder to Isle of Wight businesses

What's On

Take part in the Star Count and don’t miss Friday’s event
Book now for free session on researching local, house or family history
Isle of Wight artists exhibit ‘season by season celebration’ of natural and built heritage
Isle of Wight Rotary Clubs come together for Afternoon Tea Party
‘Brexit is not a done deal!’ say Islanders for Europe
Double-bill of documentaries by Isle of Wight filmmaker
Isle of Wight climate campaigners plan even bigger gathering next month
Amy Winehouse tribute offers second fundraising date at The Nightingale Hotel

Community

Voluntary sector bid farewell to Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight council’s use of public health funding is ‘discriminatory’, say community facilities
Generous donation means new instruments for Vectis Corps of Drums
Isle of Wight Rotary Clubs come together for Afternoon Tea Party
New Daisy Bus and service secured for cancer patients thanks to fundraising efforts

Isle of Wight Opinion Pieces

Jonathan Dodd: Neeson Sense
Jonathan Dodd: Winter is going
Jonathan Dodd: Down by the riverside
Jonathan Dodd: Your real face
Jonathan Dodd: A Recovered Heart

Letter to the Editor

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
Open Letter to Isle of Wight MP: Why am I still waiting 15 months after reporting ‘suspect financial transaction’?

Sports

Isle of Wight’s ‘Wightlink’ Wizards speedway team announced
Rugby: Farnbrough take the lead on Ventnor
Isle of Wight rally drivers win Phil Collings Memorial
Isle of Wight council’s use of public health funding is ‘discriminatory’, say community facilities
Isle of Wight Motorcycle Club’s Spring Cup Trial

The Arts

Isle Create shine a light beautifully on Isle of Wight’s creative talent
Isle of Wight artists exhibit ‘season by season celebration’ of natural and built heritage
Another Isle of Wight school has success at Rock Challenge Awards
Double-bill of documentaries by Isle of Wight filmmaker
Host of awards for Isle of Wight school at 2019 Rock Challenge®

Travel

Southern Vectis increase some fares by double the rate of inflation
Mainland councils predicting traffic misery at ports in no-deal Brexit plans. What about IWC?
New Daisy Bus and service secured for cancer patients thanks to fundraising efforts
No-deal Brexit plans for Portsmouth likened to ‘Dad’s Army comedy’
Brexit could delay upgrades to Island Line Trains – SWR growing increasingly concerned