Rural traditions kept alive by Brighstone Primary School as dancers charm crowd at 62nd Shorwell Midsummer Fair
New form of local democracy proposed by resident discontented with the way the parish council has been run
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Letter: Southern Vectis festival buses bypassed for cheaper regular service by festival-goers: With unfortunate consequences
5, September 2012·1 min readTesco denies new store in NewportIf you've heard the rumour about a new Tesco Express in Newport/Carisbrooke ignore it. Tesco say they have no current plans there.
5, September 2012·2 min readCabinet vote on council tax benefit changes next weekCabinet members will vote next week on changes to Council Tax benefits, as predicted by On The Wight last month.
6, September 2012·1 min readMissing girl found safe in SouthamptonThanks to all the readers who shared the appeal.
6, September 2012·1 min readBestival travel: Congestion reported on Downs Road (updated)Travel update in from the Isle of Wight council.
6, September 2012·1 min readSpending a bit more than a penny on toiletsAs reported back in August, the Isle of Wight council propose spending £500,000 on public toilet refurbishment.
6, September 2012·1 min readVehicle fire on Fairlee Road causing delaysWatch out for traffic delays as fire service deal with vehicle fire in Newport
6, September 2012·1 min readTesco, Ventnor: Update on developmentWork appeared to have stopped at Ventnor Tesco several months ago, we find out why.
6, September 2012·1 min readI Love Island Milk: Campaigners out and about on SaturdayOrganisers of ‘I love Isle of Wight Milk’ will be out and about this weekend
6, September 2012·1 min readBestival traffic: Some parking restrictions liftedThe latest in from the Isle of Wight council, in their own words.
6, September 2012·1 min readPolice Parkhurst Forest search: Mystery revealedFollowing the discovery of suspicious items in Parkhurst Forest on Friday 24 August, police are now able to confirm the nature of the items found.
6, September 2012·1 min readIsle of Wight Candy Press: News satire site launchesThere's a history of people starting new publications on the Island that mock the type of coverage the County Press provides.
7, September 2012·1 min readInspirational 15 year old to sail around the Island15 year old Natasha Lambert, who is severely disabled through Athetoid Cerebral Palsy, will be sailing around the Island tomorrow controlling everything by mouth.