£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
11, April 2024·1 min readPolice and community appeal to locate missing Alan Souter from Freshwater (updated)Police urgently seek information on missing Freshwater man, Alan Souter
4, April 2024·1 min readWitness appeal following report of dog being harmed on The Causeway, FreshwaterPublic's help needed to investigate dog harm case in Freshwater
27, March 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight swimming pools set for green transformation with Sport England funding£258,000 boost for Isle of Wight pools to implement green energy solutions
27, March 2024·1 min readOver £2,000 raised for Freshwater Skatepark through community-driven eventExciting film and live music invigorate Freshwater's skatepark funding initiative
26, March 2024·2 min readThe Gouldings care home in Freshwater reopens after £1.3 million refurbishmentThe Gouldings care home reopens with modern facilities after a major overhaul
25, March 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight’s The Red Lion, Freshwater earns prestigious AA Rosette awardChef Sean Jeffers and The Red Lion team honoured with the coveted AA Rosette
11, March 2024·2 min readSavage Waters screening, plus Wight Trash films and live music at Skatepark and Pump Track charity nightLocal community hosts fundraiser for Freshwater's anticipated Skatepark and Pump track
1, March 2024·1 min readMultiple Boots stores targeted in Isle of Wight £10,000 sun cream shoplifting operationPolice are investigating a shoplifting spree that resulted in a hefty sunscreen heist
25, February 2024·2 min readIndependent bookshop on the Isle of Wight vies for prestigious Nibbies awardIsle of Wight bookshop delights as finalist in Independent Bookshop of the Year
13, February 2024·8 min read‘Save the Military Road’ sees overwhelming turnout in Brook village hallStanding room only at Brook's 'Save the Military Road' public meeting. Read News OnTheWight's report from the meeting
12, February 2024·2 min readMilitary Road: Isle of Wight council urged to reconsider ‘no active intervention’ coastal policyThe Isle of Wight council's coastal erosion policy is under scrutiny as Military Road's future hangs in the balance
9, February 2024·1 min readNew parking restriction consultation opens for West WightWest Wight residents invited to comment on parking restriction proposals