Palm Oil beach warning by Isle of Wight Vets
Dog walkers are encouraged to be vigilant following reports of quantities of palm oil being washed up on Isle of Wight beaches.
St Catherine’s
PTEC announce partnership with two tidal turbine manufacturers
The Isle of Wight tidal energy generation project announces their first partnerships with two global tidal turbine manufacturers.
Amazing aerial video of dolphins playing off the Isle of Wight
Forget any stills you might have seen, this video really shows you the majestic wonder of three dolphins racing the sea along the south of the Isle of Wight. Quite magical.
Admire the beauty of St Catherine’s lighthouse from the skies (video)
We love aerial drone videos. Used responsibly, they provide the chance for many to travel to parts of the Island they wouldn't usually be able to. Sit back and enjoy the beauty of the most southern tip of the Isle of Wight.
Wall light: Our Flickr Group Picture of the Week
We love this shot of St Catherine's Lighthouse taken last week by Nick Edwards so have awarded it our Picture of the Week.
Massive moth to visit the Island? Find out at Friday’s event
Moth fans will be baiting their gardens with alcohol and sugar this week for the anticipated arrival of one of Europe's largest moths, the palm-sized Convolvulus Hawk-moth.
PTEC confirm tidal energy towers will be 9m above water
The MMO has accepted an amendment to the current license application under consideration for use of the area off St Catherine’s on the south coast of the Isle of Wight to test tidal energy schemes.
Council’s plans for Undercliff Drive appear to have glaring errors
The council have issued plans to the public today, but it looks like there's some really glaring errors in them. Not only that but even council officers admit they haven't even done costings yet. How can they say they're starting in just two months?
Council release plans for Undercliff Drive
The Isle of Wight Council has today (Tuesday 19 May) confirmed details of work to create vehicular access to properties affected by last year’s landslip along Undercliff Drive, near St Lawrence.
Undercliff Drive: An update on renewing access to the area
Fourteen months since Undercliff Drive suffered a significant landslip, OnTheWight has been talking to those closest to the situation to find out where progress is, including when the public and residents will be able to gain access again.
Letter: Is the proposed tidal energy scheme a hoax?
This reader returns his thoughts to the work that took place at Flowersbrook back in the mid 1990s and questions the purpose of the proposed Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre
Council extend consultation on Flowersbrook planning app
Yet more documents have been submitted, pushing last Friday's deadline to the 10th April.