If you’re interested in news from around the East of the Isle of Wight, this is the place to find it. If you’ve got a story lead, or have news from your part of the Island that you’d like us to share with our readers, get in touch.
Isle of Wight Police says they've had more complaints about this business than any other on Island, but owner says she's trying to run "a very nice and relatively exclusive establishment"
Friday, 25th September, 2020 8:42am
By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter with 9 readers' comments
The Isle of Wight along with stations on the rest of the South Western Railway (SWR) network now have WiFi available to customers
Thursday, 24th September, 2020 4:54pm
By South Western Railway Press Office with 5 readers' comments
If you’re considering education options for your child, take the opportunity to find out more about what Ryde School can offer. Hear from the Head Master and Heads of School, as well as teachers and pupils during the Virtual Open Morning. Registration details within
The planning applications for development of Nicholson Road, Ryde were approved last night, despite major highways concerns from Island Roads and the Town Council. Details within
Wednesday, 23rd September, 2020 9:38am
By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter with 14 readers' comments
Cllr Lilley calls on the Isle of Wight council planning committee to refuse the "half-baked scheme" and urge the Regeneration Team to go back to the drawing board
Tuesday, 22nd September, 2020 10:14am
By Michael Lilley with 5 readers' comments
The Island Line depot team are widely respected for their work, so it's no surprise that they picked up this commendation at the National Rail Awards
Monday, 21st September, 2020 3:09pm
By South Western Railway Press Office with 4 readers' comments
The petition is calling on the Isle of Wight council to recognise the heritage of Brown's Golf Course and seek protection of the much-loved public asset
Monday, 21st September, 2020 12:25pm
By Sally Perry with 5 readers' comments
The minister responsible says “This fund will help breathe new life into high streets in towns and cities across the country – restoring them to their full glory so that they are beautiful places for people to shop, work and enjoy"
Saturday, 19th September, 2020 3:14pm
By Celia Knight with 18 readers' comments
The Welcome store has been shortlisted in the 2020 Retail Industry Awards. Winners will be announced in January 2021
Tuesday, 15th September, 2020 11:40am
By Sally Perry with 2 readers' comments
News OnTheWight has been trying for sometime to find out whether the Brown's site would be part of the Dinosaur Isle deal. Here are the Isle of Wight council's latest responses
Thursday, 10th September, 2020 5:51pm
By Sally Perry with 7 readers' comments
One councillor said, "This development is all about greed with no respect to the residents who have lived here for many years"
Thursday, 10th September, 2020 1:23pm
By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter with 8 readers' comments
