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
12, September 2012·1 min readUpdate on Staplers burst water mainExpect more delays tomorrow morning due to the burst water main in Staplers, Newport.
13, September 2012·1 min readHairy Bikers filming on the Isle of Wight todaySpotted last night eating out in Ventnor, look out for the Hairy Bikers as they film on the Island today.
13, September 2012·2 min readSuccess for West Newport Children’s CentreWest Newport Children’s Centre is the latest Island centre to be praised by Ofsted inspectors. This in from the council, in their own words. Ed
13, September 2012·2 min readEd Vaizey extends ‘have your say’ deadline over librariesMinister extends the deadline for public to have their say over library changes on the Isle of Wight
13, September 2012·1 min readCouncil deny sell-off plans for Puckpool ParkBig sighs of relief all round in Ryde we expect, as the council confirm there are no plans to sell off Puckpool Park
13, September 2012·1 min readAsphalt plant public meeting scheduled after consultation deadlinePublic information meeting with Eurovia Roadstone to take place a week after the public consultation closes.
13, September 2012·1 min readPublic meeting for bus and rail users this SaturdayYour chance to ask questions of representatives from Southern Vectis and the IW council
14, September 2012·1 min readCalmCall app makes Gem Barrett the Island’s first female iOS developer to sell through iTunesTen lucky On The Wight readers have a chance for a free download of this iPhone and iPod touch app that has been developed by Isle of Wight resident, Gem Barrett.
14, September 2012·1 min readAndrew Turner claims over £50k in MP’s expensesOn The Wight provides the details of what was claimed and paid by the Island's MP
14, September 2012·1 min readExpert background on possible BAE / EADS mergerWatch the videoed views of experts of the potential, or otherwise, of BAE / EADS merger, that if carried out, might affect Island jobs.
14, September 2012·1 min readBus brings telephone lines down in MerstoneYikes, telephone line down in Merstone according to one On The Wight reader who was on the scene and able to send through photos.
14, September 2012·1 min readPolice report back from Bestival 2012Police say they are pleased the 'vast majority of Bestival revellers were able to enjoy their weekend free from the consequences of crime'.