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6, November 2017·3 min read

Town council threaten to call police during filming of meeting

When a resident filming the latest town council meeting refused to move from the front row of the public seating because he is hard of hearing and sometimes needs to lip read, the Mayor threatened to call the police. Watch the video of events unfolding.

20, June 2017·2 min read

Future of Sandown education provision discussed at Westminster

The newly-elected Conservative Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, took a delegation of councillors and officers to meet the Department for Education today to put forward their case on behalf of the Sandown community.

28, March 2017·1 min read

AET should be 'relieved of its responsibilities' claims Cllr Whitehouse

Chris Whitehouse says AET should be 'relieved of its responsibilities' and replaced as sponsor for Sandown Academy.

29, December 2016·3 min read

Time to scrap the ‘Eight Wonders of the Isle of Wight’

Isle of Wight Guru, Robbie Lane, feels the 'Eight Wonders' campaign is a little ripe, going as far as saying it's naff and gimmicky. What do you think? See if you agree with his alternative suggestion.

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24, May 2016·3 min read

Campaign group warn of Isle of Wight fracking possibilities

Although UKOG say they have no intention of fracking at this precise moment in time, Frack Free Isle of Wight warn residents that this position may change in the future. Find out more at their next meeting tomorrow.

21, July 2014·2 min read

Six days of fantastic sailing at Panerai British Classic Week

There was, by all accounts, some cracking sailing during the 2014 Panerai British Classic Week. Read Suzanne and Alan's report and see photos by Christian Beasley.

15, May 2014·3 min read

Janet Newton comes out fighting on Cowes EC against Matt Ford's highly-critical letter

Last week the CP based their front page on a highly-critical letter they'd been sent by Matt Ford. Here's Janet Newton's response that she's shared with OnTheWight.

29, December 2013·2 min read

The Guest List: The toothbrush ‘tache

Dom Kureen is back with his Sunday column and pondering on why we judge people by the way they look.

6, July 2013·1 min read

Letter: No chance of a fixed link

Bob Blocksidge says there is no point discussing the possibility of a fixed link to the Island as he believes there is no chance it'll ever transpire.

20, May 2010·6 min read

Brading Experience Planning Application Meeting: The Detail

A planning meeting just to discuss the development of the land previously used by the Brading Experience.

5, August 2009·1 min read

Ventnor Girl Hannah George "Officially Britain's Funniest Woman"

It's no joke that Hannah is doing well.

22, July 2024·2 min read

Volunteers needed for Hearing Dogs charity stall at Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

Join the Hearing Dogs charity team at this year's Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

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