Friends of Freshwater Fire Station say this kind of action during a national crisis puts the community, the environment and the Fire Fighters and their families at risk
The number of dead dolphins discovered along the Isle of Wight coast in just two weeks is highly unusual, says Joe Truman who spotted them on his walks
The Conservation charity, National Trust, will be hosting a series of public exhibition days at Freshwater, Brighstone and Brook to unveil plans to link Compton Bay with the Downs. All are welcome.
As recently reported by OnTheWight, UK Oil and Gas confirm they've given up the licence for oil exploration off the coast of Compton but say their sights are now set on drilling in Arreton from 2019.
Island Roads say they hope that carrying out the work after the summer holidays and by working overnight will keep inconvenience to Islanders to a minimum.
It's the question on lots of Islander's minds as the holiday season approaches. OnTheWight raised a query with the council at the weekend, here's what they told us.
More than 130 Islanders gathered at Compton on Sunday to voice their concerns about fracking on the Isle of Wight. The gathering raised awareness of the campaign and even made it onto the BBC local news (watch the video below).
This Sunday at Compton there's a chance to find out more about Fracking and the impact it may have on the Isle of Wight, as well as being able to get involved in a beach clean.
Access to favourite surfing spot, Compton Beach, from the car park at Hanover Point has been temporarily closed due to damage to the steps and drainage pipe.