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We love this story about this 112 year old ham, not because it's amazing to think something that old could still be eaten, but because of its connection to the Isle of Wight.
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This video shows you the Military Road as you've probably never seen it before.
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Visit Isle of Wight have upped their game with their Summer 2014 TV ad campaign, which is launching today. What do you think of it?
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The IW clip features council leader, Ian Stephens, former PPC Wendy Cook and yours truly for OnTheWight.
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There's a 'sourced' rumour going around that Justin Bieber is looking on the Isle of Wight holiday home.
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Cllr Whitehouse says the situation is not all doom and gloom and that there is a new optimism in many of Island schools.
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Foodbanks across the country (including the Isle of Wight) face an ethical and practical dilemma as demand outstretches supply.
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Thanks to the OnTheWight readers who sent in their photos and video of this dramatic cruiser fire today.
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The Isle of Wight was in the national news yesterday after Ofsted named the council as one of the worst in the country for child protection.
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This amazing feat was last completed back in 1984, some thirty years ago. Anna managed the mammoth swim in under 27 hours.
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It was surprising to hear at the weekend that the Isle of Wight is considered 'Welfare Capital' of the UK.
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The evidence for several 'blue sky thinking' projects is touched on by the BBC this week, including the much-debated issue of a bridge to the Isle of Wight.
