10, May 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight on edge of Met Office weather warning for heavy showers and thunderstormsA quick heads up that the Island is on the edge of a weather warning for more heavy showers and thunderstorms
10, May 2024·2 min readNew initiative promotes positive autistic identity for Isle of Wight young peopleDrop into free coffee morning on Monday (13th) or book for parent information session on 24th May
Southern Vectis updates bus routes for summer timetable later this monthSouthern Vectis adjusts timetables for summer, enhancing route frequencies and times on many routes
Hovertravel extends summer service with additional evening flightsHovertravel introduces 66 new summer flights for extended evening travel
Advisory for motorists: Whippingham Road maintenance may cause congestionMotorists warned of delays on Whippingham Road for essential safety work
Council relaxes road closure near landslide, providing access to car parkCouncil and Island Roads shorten road closure, grant renewed access to walkers
Councillor Redrup urges Isle of Wight council to aim for zero sea sewage releases by 2030Councillor proposes motion to halt sewage discharges into Isle of Wight sea by 2030
Newport councillors call for improved transport services for proposed GP surgery siteLocal councillors back the return of West Street GP surgery to Newport, but call for improved transport services
Isle of Wight on edge of Met Office weather warning for heavy showers and thunderstormsA quick heads up that the Island is on the edge of a weather warning for more heavy showers and thunderstorms
New initiative promotes positive autistic identity for Isle of Wight young peopleDrop into free coffee morning on Monday (13th) or book for parent information session on 24th May
Volunteers needed for Ryde litter pick to celebrate historic Town HallCelebrate Ryde Town Hall Day with a community litter pick on Sunday 19th May
Southern Vectis updates bus routes for summer timetable later this monthSouthern Vectis adjusts timetables for summer, enhancing route frequencies and times on many routes
Letter: Calling out IW MP for perceived double standards on social mediaThis reader believes that Bob Seely should spend less time having a pop at the opposition on Twitter
Hovertravel extends summer service with additional evening flightsHovertravel introduces 66 new summer flights for extended evening travel
Letter: Calling out IW MP for perceived double standards on social mediaThis reader believes that Bob Seely should spend less time having a pop at the opposition on Twitter
Letter: Isle of Wight’s NEU renews push for free hot lunches in primary schoolsNational tour promoting free school meals for all may visit Isle of Wight
Letter:Â Is the Conservative ‘plan’ benefiting the UK, or just their own pockets?Letter to the Editor casts doubt on Conservative plan, calling for a political overhaul
Riverfest 2024: Newport’s premier family festival returns with CBeebies’ Gemma HuntSwashbuckle into Riverfest 2024 with CBeebies' Gemma Hunt for a pirate-themed extravaganza
Goddard’s Brewery supports Wight Aviation Museum with generous donation after quiz nightWight Aviation Museum's pub quiz fundraiser receives a boost from Goddard's Brewery
Free community Summer Fair at St Catherine’s School promises entertainment for allSt. Catherine's School gears up for a popstar-themed Summer Fair open to all
Win big with the Island Independent Lifeboat Lotto: £2,600 up for grabs next weekEnter the Island Independent Lifeboat Lotto and potentially win £2,700 next week
New research sheds light on hygiene poverty affecting Isle of Wight residentsTesco and suppliers unite to fight hygiene poverty, helping Isle of Wight families
Double your impact with matched donations to The Wave Project’s Kind2Mind campaignSurging support for youth: The Wave Project's matched-funding surf therapy campaign
2023 Green Impact Awards: Isle of Wight businesses shine – Listen to podcast with Dr Holly Jenkins (updated)
Floating Bridge 7: In depth conversation with Council Leader on plans for new floating bridge and what went wrong with FB6 (podcast)