Greenpeace give their initial response to the government announcement of a new consultation on banning surface drilling from fracking in some conservation areas, including Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
Andrew Turner said would "pass the increase from such a large pay rise to good causes on the Island" but his name wasn't on the recent i100 list, so we asked.
Great news for the residents (and their families) as well as the staff, as this latest inspection report from the CQC finds the Care Home to be providing 'Good' care throughout.
Following the news this morning that the Government intend to sell off Victorian prisons for housing, OnTheWight got in touch with the Ministry of Justice to find out the future of the former Camp Hill prison.
Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) agree with pensions being equalised by raising women's State Pension Age to the same as men's, but don’t agree with "the unfair way the changes were implemented".
The anti-austerity group say they're starting to see the real impact Government cuts are having on the Isle of Wight and will have in the future. Their third rally takes place on 28th November.
The Isle of Wight council continues to face a significant financial challenge over the coming years due to funding cuts from the Government - so all eyes will be on the Chancellor's spending review next week to see whether he's going to make things easier or worse.
Some serious concerns over the process of the Government consultation on the future of Island Line have been raised. These include a lack of transparency in why the Government is consulting about Island Line on a narrow, pre-determined basis.
The Department for Transport consultation drop in session takes place between 12-2pm on a Tuesday. No ideal for anyone with a full time job, or those working off the Isle of Wight.
Unite the Isle of Wight are a peaceful and proactive campaign group based on the Island. If you'd like to support their aims, you can donate via a new Crowdfunding page. They've also organised a rally in Newport for this coming Saturday (28th November).