18, September 2026·3 min readBouldnor Forest campaigners claim win over cabin plansForestry England halts Bouldnor Forest accommodation plans while talks with authorities continue
18, September 2026·1 min readNewport squirrel event offers free magnets and bookmarksPop into Newport's Utilita on Saturday to pick up your free bookmark or fridge magnet and find out more about the Wight Squirrel Project
New Island Climate Education Hub to launch with talk by the ‘Human Swan’ Sacha DenchConservationist Sacha Dench will launch Island Climate Education Hub at Ryde School next Thursday
Isle of Wight Council chairman calls for closer ties across the SolentCouncil chairman Ian Dore highlights value of Solent partnerships after Southampton and Portsmouth visits
Islanders to get more say before major road closures under new policyCouncillors have agreed new rules requiring consultation with residents before major Island roadworks begin
Council leader says RNLI abuse over migrant rescue ‘beggars belief’Council leader condemns "wholly inappropriate" online abuse aimed at RNLI volunteers following migrant rescue
Isle of Wight youth job vacancies among lowest in BritainNew research shows a shortage of suitable vacancies for 18 to 24-year-olds on the Isle of Wight
The Dippers brings lost Victorian swimming history to Osborne BeachWhether you are an everyday year-round sea dipper or someone who enjoys watching the waves from the shingle, the performance honours the long-standing human connection to saltwater immersion
Bouldnor Forest campaigners claim win over cabin plansForestry England halts Bouldnor Forest accommodation plans while talks with authorities continue
Newport squirrel event offers free magnets and bookmarksPop into Newport's Utilita on Saturday to pick up your free bookmark or fridge magnet and find out more about the Wight Squirrel Project
New pedestrian crossings planned for Niton this autumnNew pedestrian crossings and footway improvements are coming to Niton village this October
New Island Climate Education Hub to launch with talk by the ‘Human Swan’ Sacha DenchConservationist Sacha Dench will launch Island Climate Education Hub at Ryde School next Thursday
Isle of Wight Council chairman calls for closer ties across the SolentCouncil chairman Ian Dore highlights value of Solent partnerships after Southampton and Portsmouth visits
Islanders to get more say before major road closures under new policyCouncillors have agreed new rules requiring consultation with residents before major Island roadworks begin
Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto and support our independent lifeboat crewsIt will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews
Brading Roman Villa celebrates autumn with traditional Apple DayBrading Roman Villa hosts free Apple Day featuring traditional crafts, music and family activities
Isle of Wight groups invited to bid for up to £50,000 in community fundingIn exceptional cases, applications may be considered up to £100,000 where there is clear evidence of need and significant expected impact
Coastal Path charity walk back on after months in hospitalAfter further surgery, Gina Lawrence's delayed Coastal Path walk starts on Monday
Wight Eagles launch £10,000 fundraiser to take Under-15s to BelgiumWight Eagles launch £10,000 campaign to send Under-15 girls' team to Belgium
Island businesses invited to volunteer at RSPCA Isle of Wight this autumnIsland businesses invited to support animal welfare through RSPCA's October volunteer day
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)