Simon Perry

31, March 2018·1 min read

Show your support for the Isle of Wight NHS – and keep the portrait

Simon Wells is opening an invitation to all Islanders to visit his photographic studio this bank holiday weekend and have their portrait taken with a frame saying “Protect the IOW’s NHS”. OnTheWight has details of how to take part. The more photos, the stronger the voice.

19, March 2018·1 min read

LIVE Isle of Wight snow, schools, travel updates and more: 19th March 2018

Bringing you the latest news for Monday’s Isle of Wight info on school closures, roads and cross-Solent travel during the bad weather.

18, March 2018·1 min read

BBC listen to Islanders and change weather map to re-reveal Isle of Wight

The BBC listened! After the BBC redid their TV weather map, the Isle of Wight was covered up by the 'Plymouth' label. OnTheWight got in touch with the BBC (as did Twitter users) to plead for the Island's return. It's worked.

17, March 2018·1 min read

Sandown Town Council staff refuse to distribute formal notes from Friday’s Town Meeting

Staff at Sandown Town Council have refused to distribute the formal notes taken at last Friday’s publicly-called Town Meeting OnTheWight has been informed. “Head in the sand” is the accusation. You can read them here in full.

14, March 2018·1 min read

Newport bus station re-jig: New location of bus routes and some Stands re-lettered (Map)

Do you use the bus station in Newport? Here are the details of the big ol' rejig Southern Vectis are doing of where buses leave from Newport bus station and re-lettering some of the Stands. A big map and details enclosed.

13, March 2018·13 min read

Here’s the detail of all of the Isle of Wight car parking fee increases (Updated)

The council are putting up car parking fees, but don't seem to have told anyone the detail. Find out how much the Isle of Wight car parks that you use are going up by in price - OnTheWight has them all.

10, March 2018·2 min read

UK 5G testbed bid winners announced

The Government reveals the six 5G testbed areas across the UK that have been selected to share in the £25m funding - and what each hopes to achieve.

9, March 2018·2 min read

Parking on the Isle of Wight is about to get even more expensive – 32 rises

The Isle of Wight council have snuck out rises in parking charges across the Island - 32 separate increases in total. OnTheWight speaks to an Isle of Wight councillor and small business representative who hasn't even been told.

Exploring Inside Ryde Arena Ice Rink - Isle of Wight

19, February 2018·1 min read

Ryde Arena: Watch video exploring inside the abandoned Ice Rink

We all see the Ryde Arena - It's so massive it's hard to miss - but what's it like inside now? Watch this video shot by the adventurers who have been inside. OnTheWight also chats to them asking, "Can it be saved?"

30, January 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight car parking just got easier

A new way to pay for parking on the Isle of Wight has just been switched on - one of the first places in the UK to have it.

10, January 2018·10 min read

Isle of Wight roadworks and road closures 10th January 2018

If you’re out and about on Isle of Wight roads today (10th January) find out more about possible travel delays by looking at our list of Isle of Wight roadworks and road closures.

5, January 2018·2 min read

50+ ambulance patients wait up to an hour before admitted to St Mary’s in December (Updated)

Data reveals that more than 50 Isle of Wight NHS Trust emergency patients arriving by ambulance were forced to wait up to an hour before being admitted to St Mary's during December. Some for even longer. OnTheWight has the details.

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