Isle of Wight bathing spots receive excellent water quality ratings ahead of Boxing Day swims
A total of 15 beaches on the Isle of Wight rated good or excellent
Colwell
John Howe’s legacy as a dedicated Totland councillor celebrated at council meeting
Tributes for John Howe highlight his long-standing dedication to Totland and its residents
Planning refusal highlights challenges of balancing housing needs and environmental preservation
Freshwater's housing application was rejected by the council, citing environmental and planning concerns
The Hut Restaurant donates £500 for Colwell Bay Buoys
The Hut Restaurant donates £500 to support maintenance of Colwell Bay swimming buoys
NHS warns financial contribution needed if proposed housing development goes ahead
Proposed housing development in Freshwater may require significant healthcare investment, NHS states
Proposal for 27-house development near Freshwater village goes some way towards much-needed housing
A proposal for 27 new homes in Freshwater aims to address housing needs
Isle of Wight council plans spring repair for damaged Brambles Chine steps
Storm erosion forces Brambles Chine beach steps closure after only re-opening seven months ago
Brave swimmers conquer Solent, raising £50,000 for Wessex Cancer Support
Forty swimmers navigated the Solent, with every stroke making a difference for Wessex Cancer Support's charity
Residents raise the alarm bell after workmen and digger arrive on site with conditional permission (updated)
Residents were on high alert when workmen arrived at Birch Close, so News OnTheWight got in touch with the council to find out what was happening
Swimming warning notice issued at four Isle of Wight locations today 17 Aug 2022 (updated)
If you or your friends swim around these Isle of Wight locations, best let them know about these warnings
Colwell Bay: Swimming warning notice issued today 16 Aug 2022
If you or your friends swim around Colwell, best let them know about this warning from the Environment Agency
The Hut restaurant sponsors new safety buoys at Colwell Bay
Sponsorship from The Hut will pay for three more large yellow buoys, chain and sinkers around How Ledge, a great snorkeling spot thanks to its rock pools teeming with marine life and rare 'peacock's tail' seaweed, says Cllr James