An open letter from Isle of Wight firefighters to Councillors points out the lack consultation and "an unnecessary haste" to agree planned changes to the Island's Fire & Rescue Service.
The Isle of Wight Labour Party is condemning plans by the Isle of Wight Council to cut fire services on the Island, criticising the lack of a full public consultation.
More than £81,000 has been awarded to four Isle of Wight projects by South Western Railway. All four of the chosen schemes should help to boost development and have a real community benefit.
The Scottish Aviation Beagle Bulldog 120 G-CCOA has become the first exhibit at the new Wight Aviation Museum, opening this summer at Sandown Airport. Find out how to share your aviation memorabilia.
The company that owns Italian restaurant chain, Prezzo, has announced it will be closing 94 of its 300 branches in the UK. OnTheWight has the full list.
Useful information ahead of the Easter holidays - Parents, including the self-employed, can apply online for Tax-Free Childcare – part of the government’s Childcare Choices offer – for children who are under 12.
Photos show Armac van (who specialise in demolition and land reclamation!) ploughed through Ryde community garden, parking on top. Turns out, it had been stolen.
If you're up in London you could well see design work by Isle of Wight-based firm Brighbulb on the side of Black cabs as they've become the official design partner for black cab advertising specialist, Sherbet London.
It was not safe for rubbish collection to take place last Friday, so Amey's crews are working a six day week to catch up. Check when your rubbish will be collected.