Latest

Isle of Wight News

For up-to-date news from across the Isle of Wight, we report on the issues that affect you.

We always welcome story leads from our readers. If you’ve got a story lead, or have news to share with our readers, get in touch.

Running planner being held by woman

22, February 2025·3 min read

Isle of Wight locals launch The Ultimate Runner’s Planner to enhance running habits

Dr Rob Chard and Jen Parker unveil The Ultimate Runner’s Planner for lasting running habits - with a discount for OnTheWight readers

lots of twenty and five pound notes laid out on a surface - money - cash

21, February 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight NHS Trust paid £16.6 million in legal claims over five years

FOI data reveals the annual fluctuations and totals of legal claims against the Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Captain Jerry Saltonstall with Wightlink’s calendar and his prize-winning photo

21, February 2025·1 min read

Wightlink restores cancelled bookings as St Clare ferry returns to service

Wightlink's St Clare ferry will resume service this evening after successful repairs

Workmen on the floating bridge 6

21, February 2025·1 min read

Cowes floating bridge incurs half a million-pound loss in the past year

The Cowes floating bridge suffered a half a million-pound loss last year

shanklin methodist church - google maps

21, February 2025·3 min read

Financial challenges force Shanklin Methodist Church members to vote for closure

The congregation say the Methodist circuit will not support the church staying open

EV charging by sophie jonas new

21, February 2025·1 min read

Eight new electric vehicle charging bays approved for Ryde town centre

Good news for owners of electric vehicles

Hovercraft at the Hovertravel terminal in Ryde

21, February 2025·2 min read

Hovertravel gears up for 60th anniversary with customer memory campaign

Hovertravel invites customers to share memories as it celebrates 60 years of service

Artists impression of new homes on land at Comfort Farm

21, February 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight council rejects proposal for 14 houses in Northwood

A proposed housing development in Northwood was turned down due to planning concerns

Children sailing with ellen macarthur cancer trust

21, February 2025·1 min read

Proposed MCA changes could impact youth sailing opportunities

Join the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust in combating proposed changes affecting young sailors

unlabelled wightlink ferry in Portsmouth

21, February 2025·1 min read

All sailings cancelled for St Clare ferry on Fishbourne-Portsmouth route

Do not drive to the port if you ferry crossing is cancelled, is the message from Wightlink

blueprints and pencil

21, February 2025·1 min read

Plans for starter home flats in Sandown, seek approval

A development aims to replace two existing apartments with four flats in Sandown

Workmen at Birch close

20, February 2025·2 min read

Councillors and residents accuse developer of breaching planning conditions in Freshwater

Isle of Wight planning authorities investigate developer's actions following condition breaches

Load More