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Learn what’s really happening at the Isle of Wight Council at OnTheWight, reported by this award-winning team behind the Isle of Wight news service.

Coverage includes the council’s delegated decisions, planning applications, changes in policy and press releases.

Veterans drinking tea at Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day 2023

20, June 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight gears up for Armed Forces Day with travel advice for attendees

Visitors encouraged to use public transport for the upcoming Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day in Ryde

polling station sign by bagelmouse

20, June 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight voters: Apply for your free photo ID before General Election or lose your chance to vote

Isle of Wight residents must secure photo ID soon for the upcoming General Election. Here's how

Spitbank Fort from the sky

19, June 2024·1 min read

Two Solent forts sold at knock down prices

Luxury Solent forts sell cheaply, reflecting drop from multimillion-pound price tags

Graben road closed

19, June 2024·2 min read

Newport Road, Ventnor (the graben) set for essential repair works by Southern Water

Ventnor faces essential Southern Water road repairs, with changes to travel options, but pedestrian access remains

summer flower displays being planted in ryde

13, June 2024·1 min read

Ryde Interchange welcomes summer with nearly 800 new flowering plants

Summer splendour arrives at Ryde Interchange with vibrant flower beds and cosmos plants

IW festival stage and audience

13, June 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight council ensures continued services amid festival disruptions

Council services in Newport adjust for the Isle of Wight Festival weekend

IW Festival Road Map 2024

12, June 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight Festival travel plan: Key routes and traffic diversions announced

Detailed traffic guidance for Isle of Wight Festival released by Isle of Wight council

Double red post box by dele oke

12, June 2024·1 min read

Ensure your vote counts – consider registering for a postal vote: Key dates and new ID requirements explained

Don't miss out on your chance to vote. There is still time to register or to change to a postal vote, ensuring your voting experience is much easier and stress-free

Cairn dedication

11, June 2024·1 min read

New memorial unveiled for WWII bomb-damaged headstones at Northwood Cemetery

Northwood Cemetery honours WWII bomb-damaged graves with dedication of memorial cairn

Floating Bridge suspended sign at East Cowes terminal

10, June 2024·1 min read

Faulty heat exchanger causes further delays for Cowes Floating Bridge

Extended bridge outage prompts routine maintenance and apologies from Isle of Wight council

Lord lieutenant and high sheriff 1 cropped

10, June 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight celebrates half a century of Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff roles

The Isle of Wight honours 50 years of service from the Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff

Prince William and Roy Hayward

6, June 2024·3 min read

D-Day veteran Roy Hayward celebrated at Portsmouth’s D-Day 80th anniversary

Moving tributes at Portsmouth's 80th D-Day anniversary

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