Winter Wonderland market this Sunday kicks off four weeks of festive celebrations in Ventnor (updated)
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
21, March 2014·1 min readCowes teachers devastated after brutal job cut announcement (Updated)It's been proposed that significant numbers of staff, at all levels, be cut. We have the details. "Who is telling the parents?", the teachers ask
10, May 2013·1 min readCowes hosted starting line for Cervantes TrophyThere was fast and furious racing at times in the 100 mile race to Le Havre on Saturday.
14, June 2010·1 min readSingle Handed Yachtsman in Solent AlertCowes RNLI lifeboat doing their thing - helping people in distress.
29, August 2019·1 min readSign up now for new Dads versus Dads football eventsDads V Dads is a casual non aggressive football match which aims to get men back into playing sport.
13, June 2017·3 min readNo floating bridge at low tide and charges suspended (for the moment)As reported during our live coverage, amongst other things it was announced at tonight's scrutiny committee that charges on the floating bridge are to be suspended until 2nd July. OnTheWight has the detail.
11, June 2024·1 min readTistales storytellers to enchant with nature-inspired tales: Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2024Tistales invites you for stories that weave nature and humanity at the Biosphere Festival. 12+
18, May 2011·1 min readFrom Isle of Wight to GazaLinda gives thanks to all those who supported efforts to raise awareness for aid to Gaza.
16, May 2019·1 min readCowes Harbour welcomes two new members to Board of CommissionersThe Board members were chosen from a strong field of applicants following an advertising and competitive recruitment process
19, September 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight Book Awards kick-off with grand literary lunch in CowesJoin Isle of Wight's grand literary lunch; celebrate top authors and support charity
21, July 2021·1 min readFloating Bridge: Parts on hydraulic ram to be replaced and upgraded ahead of busy AugustThe council say the scheduling of the work is designed to ensure the service is up and running for a busy August, and the remainder of the summer
15, March 2019·1 min readCouncil to suspend floating bridge on Saturday due to predicted windsCouncil say it will be suspended due to safety concerns with predicted winds in excess of 20 knots. Launch will be in operation.
18, November 2022·1 min readStudents work with Isle of Wight artist to create biosphere inspired artworksLiz Cooke has been the artist in residence at Cowes Enterprise College as part of the Creative Biosphere Project