Boris Johnson writes to Islander about her ‘ingenious idea’

holly maslen

Holly set up the ‘Green Island Veg Economy’ (GIVE) Facebook Group - enabling more than 7,000 people across the Island to share their surplus home-grown fruit and vegetables with the most vulnerable during the pandemic

Tuesday, 11th August, 2020 2:28pm

By Jake McBride

Volunteers needed today in Sandown to help in canoe lake fish rescue

Blue sea protection vehicles

If you can help with the dam building efforts, head to the Canoe Lake for 3pm.

Tuesday, 11th August, 2020 2:17pm

By Sally Perry

High praise for Isle of Wight and Facebook community from first-time holiday-makers

Minka Dyszynska-Bonnage and family at The Hut

Having holidayed in Devon for the last ten years, Minka and her family decided to try the Isle of Wight. The great community spirit won them over. Details within

Tuesday, 11th August, 2020 1:13pm

By Sally Perry

‘Animals need your help more than ever’, say Isle of Wight RSPCA as they launch their emergency appeal

Aztec the kitten sitting on woman's knee

RSPCA Isle of Wight say, "We need help right now to ensure we are able to provide our animal care services both now and in the future”

Tuesday, 11th August, 2020 12:22pm

By Gavin Foster

Isle of Wight ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ latest list: Updated 11th August 2020

Waiter standing by restaurant door with ipad

Twenty new Isle of Wight venues added and four drop out in our latest Eat Out to Help Out info – News OnTheWight’s popular, single, sort-able list. The simple way to find where to get your 50% meal discount

Tuesday, 11th August, 2020 11:42am

By Simon Perry

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