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They’re radical. If passed the MP’s ferry proposals (Nationalisation, anyone?) would have a major impact on the Isle of Wight ferries … and prices. Get up to speed by reading this News OnTheWight analysis
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It seemed only right to find out if/when the Cross-Solent operators stopped receiving public money during Lockdown #1 and how much they got in total
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Find out what the Government’s Covid test data reveals about which areas of the Isle of Wight have highest Covid rates, which are rising the fastest - and which are the lowest and slowest - in this News OnTheWight analysis
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It's amazingly popular already with over 80,000 people looking at recent day's archive
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On-street charging is vital for the future of electric vehicle (EV) use on the Isle of Wight - some planned before March. News OnTheWight has found out from the council what their plans are
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Chris Jarman was concerned that people from Tier 2 and 3 areas were travelling to spend time on the Island, so he asked Bob Seely his view on it. He was shocked by the MP’s response
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The long-running PTEC story has sprung back into life, on the signing of a new agreement with an Orkney-based company, promising a large-scale tidal energy site off the Isle of Wight. Here are all the new details so far
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This video of Professionals riding bikes down Ventnor steps will get you gasping, as they ride from the top of the town - down staircases(!) - right down to the beach. Clearly not for your everyday rider
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Second wave restrictions require a second wave of support for Hampshire and Isle of Wight small businesses, and those who have had no support, like company directors, need to be included say the Federation of Small Businesses
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We have already published the details of all the Floating Bridge income for the last two years - now we’ve got the last two years’ worth of costs for you - broken down into each section. You might find some figures surprising
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Covid-19 has taken away the business of IOW Tours, the award-winning Isle of Wight holiday company. As the sad news hits, News OnTheWight spoke to the woman who led the much-loved company for over 30 years.
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News OnTheWight has been seeking from Government the number of Mainlanders who have self-diagnosed with Covid-19 that are travelling on ferries to the Isle of Wight for testing. They won’t say. Red Funnel were more forthcoming
