‘We won’t get to choose whether or not we want Devolution, it is going to happen’, says council leader
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
19, October 2024·2 min readBrevity ‘Hear Me Now’ project: Short form fiction text-hibition at Ryde LibraryRyde Library 'text-hibition' displays local literary works from the 'Hear Me Now' project
19, October 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight community to march against proposed primary school closuresIslanders plan a peaceful march opposing proposed closures of six primary schools
19, October 2024·2 min readHampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance marks 20,000 missions milestoneAir ambulance service celebrates 20,000 missions, highlighting a life-saving milestone achievement
19, October 2024·2 min readLetter: Assisted dying debate heats up as UK Parliament considers new legislationParliament's Assisted Dying Bill sparks debate on morality versus economic interests
18, October 2024·3 min readSunset Boulevard: Horse Box Theatre brings Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Hollywood musical to ShanklinGet ready for Horse Box Theatre's stunning production of Sunset Boulevard this autumn
18, October 2024·1 min readRare blonde squirrel becomes a living attraction at Ventnor Botanic GardenVentnor Botanic Garden visitors spot rare blonde squirrel among red Isle of Wight colonies
18, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight residents raise concerns about proposed primary school closuresIslanders question council on school closure proposals during engaging public scrutiny meeting
18, October 2024·1 min readBrave Island opportunity for backstage tour of Disney’s The Lion King – And moreDiscover theatre's off-stage roles with a backstage tour and London workshops
18, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight Integrated Care Board addresses dental care access issuesNHS responds to Isle of Wight dental care accessibility with new measures
18, October 2024·1 min readNew bid for Freshwater site conversion despite local resistanceFreshwater garage may become an office, facing opposition after three conversion failures
18, October 2024·2 min readShorwell Parish Council seeks to save historic footbridge with a replicaShorwell Parish Council applies to replace unsafe, historic bridge
17, October 2024·5 min readShift from landfill to incineration on the Isle of Wight prompts scrutinyWaste incineration's environmental impact questioned as Isle of Wight reliance grows. The council responds to OnTheWight's questions