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farmer standing in field and looking at the sky

11, February 2020·1 min read

‘We must take better care of ourselves’ says CLA Deputy President as mental health campaign launches

Deputy President of the CLA says farmers are renowned for the care they give to their livestock and the attention they give their crops, but now is the time to better take care of themselves

Boulder cliff fall in Lower Gills Cliff Road, Ventnor

27, March 2024·1 min read

Specialist work needed as road faces ongoing risk of rockfalls, say Island Roads

Ongoing Lower Gills Cliff Road closure sees two lorry loads of debris removed from the site this week alone

Members of the team with the award at the charity's 5k fun run, Dash in the Dark.

25, September 2023·2 min read

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance triumphs at Third Sector Awards 2023

HIOWAA celebrates a significant win at Third Sector Awards 2023 for outstanding fundraising

18, September 2014·2 min read

IW Council Leader becomes Chair of an LGA board: Receives challenge by opposition councillor

News of the council leader's new role on a national stage was announced at last night's full council meeting.

Heras fencing and scaffolding going up on the Cascade

5, September 2023·1 min read

Pedestrians resort to walking on the road amidst Ventnor Cascade footpath closure

Island Roads fail to supply pedestrian diversion signs, so as predicted, pedestrians resort to using the road

Councillors outside county hall holding a 'sick of sewage' banner

21, May 2024·4 min read

Cross-party support shown for motion to end sewage pollution in Isle of Wight waters

Councillors unite to prevent sewage pollution in Isle of Wight’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

19, April 2016·1 min read

Island Roads investigate ‘void’ in the road

The one way restriction has been lifted whilst the road is closed and a void in the road investigated.

Mr Matthew Quinn, Executive Principal, Mrs Dani Johnson, Head of Fundraising, Mountbatten, Students: Lewis, Amelia, Grace and Rachel

15, October 2019·1 min read

Pupils and staff raise over £900 for Mountbatten on Go Yellow Day

Pupils and staff took part in Mountbatten's Go Yellow Day last week, raising over £900 in the process

14, June 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight primary school remains ‘Good’ say Ofsted

One parent commented, "‘I feel that Barton has improved immensely over the past five years or so... my child is doing very well in all areas of their education... I would recommend the school to any of my friends and family."

24, June 2020·2 min read

Olympic aspirations for talented Isle of Wight sailor

Arthur says it's hard being away from his family, but knows this is a brilliant opportunity to improve his skills, helping him to one day become an Olympic sailor

21, October 2021·1 min read

Fire on Isle of Wight ferry leads to cancellations

There were no passengers injured during the small galley fire

11, January 2022·3 min read

Weekly update of Isle of Wight Covid-19 figures: Positive tests, age breakdowns, deaths and hospitalisations (updated)

News OnTheWight shares the weekly roundup of positive Covid-19 tests with age breakdowns, deaths, vaccinations, as well as hospital admissions on the Isle of Wight

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