After cross-training as a journalist 10+ years ago, Simon has been living and breathing news ever since. He would love to see more of the beautiful Island he lives on, but spends far too much time relaying the news of the Isle of Wight to the Islanders.
Amazingly there’s only one place on the whole of the Isle of Wight you can get it done. We’ve got a step-by-step guide for you to get your Driving Licence renewed
A reader had been concerned about the line on the pier not being in a good enough condition to run the new trains on, so News OnTheWight sought answers
Wightlink today confirms News OnTheWight’s 2nd June report that Yar-Lym car ferry is dropping from a two-boat to a one-boat service for much of the day. Details of the two boat morning service within
After the 1st June 2020, when some schools reopened and things were looking better, Islanders bought Multilink tickets. The country locked down again in November, and then again in January 2021, so News OnTheWight asked Wightlink if they’d extended Multilink tickets. Here’s what they said
There’s some good news for East Cowes, lightening the load later today. It’ll be welcomed by anyone using the Red Funnel ferry or living in East Cowes which has been snarled in a gridlock
Holiday-makers are having their booked ferries shifted around by Wightlink (eg 8am to midnight) - extra challenging for young families. Isle of Wight B&B owners are left picking up the pieces
There are bold intentions to shake up the bus service nationally - including reducing prices and upping frequency. There’s also talk of on-demand alternatives to take you to your door. Here’s an outline of what’s up for discussion