Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight

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Building sites can work up to 9pm under new Government rules

The extension in working hours is to allow safe working in line with social distancing rules
Cowes Week Ltd announces cancellation of 2020 regatta
Isle of Wight council explain their use of the ‘strongest weedkiller on the market’ that’s sprayed from moving Quad bikes: An indepth look

Isle of Wight coffee roasters innovate in light of Coronavirus
Isle of Wight council committed to highest standards of equality for Island’s diverse communities, says Leader
Watch: Pan Together’s project tackling school holiday food poverty featured as national case study
Solent LEP launches loan fund to help Solent businesses ‘Restart, Restore and Recover’
Community spirit behind creation of flower beds ‘brings much-needed sunshine and messages of hope’, says Mayor
Residents urged to take litter home with them and help protect Isle of Wight’s beauty and nature
Isle of Wight’s SeaSafe Systems doing their bit in the fight against Coronavirus
‘Wight Mask Ask’ delivers 10,000 items of PPE delivered to Isle of Wight care sector
Isle of Wight Mental Health Hub now up and running
Isle of Wight MP suggests halving social distancing to 1m, along with other measures to help boost tourism industry

Isle of Wight Bus Museum cancel their second major event this year in light of Coronavirus
Pier to Pier Swim has been cancelled for 2020
Isle of Wight Black Lives Matter peaceful protests merge this week (Update 2)
Don’t miss Isolation Row online Folk Festival this weekend and help raise money for Quay Arts
Isle of Wight concert cancelled due to Covid-19
Find out more about ‘A Tale of Two Shipwrecks’ through online exhibition
Wolverton Manor Garden Fair postponed in light of Coronavirus
Sky Arts to create ‘the greatest Isle of Wight festival ever witnessed’ TV programme

Watch: Pan Together’s project tackling school holiday food poverty featured as national case study
Sovereign offer funding for groups supporting others during Coronavirus lockdown
Four Isle of Wight organisations honoured with Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (updated)
Growing support for ‘Project Geranium’ spreads further happiness to older Island residents
Award-winning Vectis Radio team recognised with Queen’s award for Voluntary Service

Vaccines. An exploration of Social Media claims of what they do and don’t contain
Find out more about ‘The Dinosaur On Your Window Sill’
Jonathan Dodd: A glimpse of a possible future
In light of Coronavirus outbreak, helpful advice on ‘how everyone can to do their part’
Jonathan Dodd: Of Tunnels and Poles, Greasy or otherwise

Letter: Islanders must show our support for black, Asian and minority ethnic people
Letter: Ventnor’s wall lizards and glorious flora should be protected from herbicide sprays
Letter: The UK Government is not following the science as we rush out of lockdown
Letter: Business as usual in Ryde for developers, despite Covid-19
Letter: Can we expect more Government support after the App trial?

Cowes Week Ltd announces cancellation of 2020 regatta
‘Distinct lack of imagination’ by Isle of Wight council over active travel plans, says IW Green Party
Vandals take line painting machine for a dance on football pitch and cause other damage too
Pier to Pier Swim has been cancelled for 2020
Boost in numbers of people cycling on the Isle of Wight since lockdown

Watch this mesmerising video of Thorne Bailey on his Cyr Wheel
Track by Isle of Wight band – signed by producer with reported mafia connection – is re-released by New York record label
Short films bring beauty of the Isle of Wight’s natural environment to your home
Isle of Wight primary school teacher and children take part in successful online kids book festival
Don’t miss Isolation Row online Folk Festival this weekend and help raise money for Quay Arts

‘Distinct lack of imagination’ by Isle of Wight council over active travel plans, says IW Green Party
London to Portsmouth’s new ‘Trainbow’ celebrates Pride month
Isle of Wight Bus Museum cancel their second major event this year in light of Coronavirus
Isle of Wight parking charges come back into force from next week
More sailings added by Wightlink as freight demand increases