New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
6, January 2025·5 min readJoin the Isle of Wight Bluetits: A new group for open water swimmingThe Isle of Wight Bluetits launches on 10th January 2025, promoting cold water swimming community
6, January 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight planning application list and map: 6 Jan 2025Stay up-to-date with local planning developments with OnTheWight's planning list and map
6, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight Youth Trust receives defibrillator through community support and donationsWith generous donations, the Isle of Wight Youth Trust is now equipped with a defibrillator
6, January 2025·1 min readHeavy rainfall causes flooding and road blockages across the Isle of WightNumerous incidents due to high winds and flooding across the Isle of Wight prompt road closures and safety precautions
6, January 2025·2 min readMountbatten Isle of Wight’s short film enters charity film awards; vote nowMountbatten needs your votes for 'Without Mountbatten' at the Smiley Awards. Vote by 29th Jan
6, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight East MP challenges government’s controversial local government reform plansJoe Robertson MP criticises government plans that could see decisions about the Island made on the Mainland
6, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight Conservative councillors raise concerns over proposed devolution plansConservative councillors express alarm over government's devolution plans affecting the Isle of Wight
6, January 2025·1 min readNominate community organisations for the Vectis Radio Community Awards 2025Nominations are open for the Vectis Radio Community Awards; don't miss your chance to celebrate local community heroes
6, January 2025·1 min readMinor flooding expected across roads and footpaths by Eastern YarEnvironment Agency updates flooding warnings as Eastern Yar water levels remain high
5, January 2025·4 min readOllie Boulter interview (pt4): Exceeding government energy efficiency standards, the skills gap in construction and ‘brown envelopes’In Part Four we explore what the council is doing to ensure minimum energy efficiency standards are exceeded, the skills gap in meeting those demands and 'brown envelopes'
5, January 2025·2 min readThe role of education in fostering media literacy skills among UK pupils (Part Two)Part Two highlights the importance of media literacy in education to reduce harmful misinformation
5, January 2025·1 min readLetter: I believe we must clean up our act before seeking devolutionThis reader argues for the need for genuine improvement before pursuing devolution