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5, February 2015·1 min read

Fears for wildlife as three Isle of Wight sites dropped from MCZ consultation

Last October Wightlink urged Andrew Turner to highlight the dangers of including ferry ports in the proposed Marine Conservation Zone in the Solent. Three of the six Hampshire and the Isle of Wight sites have now been dropped from the consultation.

13, September 2016·2 min read

Interim Ofsted boss might be visiting the Isle of Wight this week

Ahead of the rumoured visit by the interim head of Ofsted this week, Labour repeat their calls for the creation of a taskforce – featuring education experts, teachers, governors and parents - to carry out a detailed study as to why education attainments lags behind the mainland in many areas.

Richard Quigley with the WASPI Pledge GE2019

27, November 2019·3 min read

Labour Party’s commitment to WASPI women ‘first tangible offer from any party’ say Solent WASPI

Solent WASPI say there are around 10,500 Isle of Wight women who did not receive fair notice of changes to their State Pension age

2, October 2015·1 min read

Daily Mail tries to give the Isle of Wight a kicking over benefits

'Forget Benefits Street' screams the Daily Mail headline, going on to imply that the Isle of Wight is worse, as "residents pocket half a BILLION of state handouts every year." OnTheWight unpicks the alarmist headline, laying out the facts.

25, March 2023·2 min read

Don’t ignore loud siren on your phone: Here’s what you need to know about UK’s Emergency Alerts (updated)

UK's Emergency Alerts service to conduct national test on Sunday, 23rd April, warning about life-threatening situations. Here's what to expect

30, May 2017·3 min read

38 Degrees Isle of Wight hustings now open to all after OnTheWight involvement

The decision by 38 Degrees to only invite five candidates to their Hustings, rather than the six standing, was criticised by candidates and voters. OnTheWight got in touch with 38 Degrees this morning and they have now reversed their decision, opening it to all.

13, August 2020·1 min read

A-Level results ‘make a mockery’ of Minister’s claims of fairness, says one Isle of Wight school head

The Head Master of Ryde School said that if anyone deserves to be downgraded today, it is the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson

20, November 2015·1 min read

Ahead of Chancellor’s spending review IW council facing cuts of £10.5m

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.

23, October 2018·3 min read

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