Winter Wonderland market this Sunday kicks off four weeks of festive celebrations in Ventnor (updated)
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
14, March 2011·1 min readThank You From The Independent LifeboatsA whopping £15,000 raised this year on Go Orange Day
24, February 2010·1 min readAre You Going Orange on Friday?Go orange. Go orange. Go orange. Go orange
27, June 2023·5 min readSave Ventnor’s Wall Lizards: Become a citizen scientist to prevent Glyphosate harm (update 2)Ventnor residents are urged to help update Island Roads' outdated map, safeguarding Wall Lizards from harmful Glyphosate sprays
30, May 2024·4 min readIsland Roads fail to commit to changing glyphosate-based spraying in Ventnor, despite new dataThe battle continues for Ventnor's wall lizards against glyphosate-based spray. Solutions-based journalism spark a 'consideration', but is it enough?
25, May 2017·1 min readRyde Slide returns, but this time with 'Total Wipeout'This year the Ryde Slide returns with child-friendly giant inflatables to provide a ‘Total Wipeout’ on Sunday 16th July.
9, November 2012·6 min readEverything Everywhere mobile signal? More like Nothing Nowhere from OrangeHow's your mobile reception on the Island? Appalling mobile reception from EE, Orange and T-Mobile results in many angry customers.
26, August 2024·19 min readSandown celebrates heritage and creativity with successful Regatta Hat Factory projectLook through the photo gallery of the amazing hats made and worn at this year's event
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
26, January 2024·2 min readBinstead residents offered free water butts by Southern Water to mitigate floodingBinstead's latest flood prevention measures include free water butts offered to residents by Southern Water
24, March 2023·2 min readVentnor Fringe Festival 2023: Unusual spaces, extraordinary performances, and a celebration of The ArtsVentnor Fringe returns 21st to 30th July, featuring more than 150 diverse performances, acclaimed acts and unique venues
13, May 2022·1 min readVitamin Sea event returns to the Quay on Saturday with a host of inspirational speakersTaking place on Saturday, your chance to hear inspirational talks, see stalls, discussion and art with the overriding theme of Swimming and the Sea
23, April 2022·1 min readVitamin Sea event returns to the Quay with a host of inspirational speakersBook now for a day of inspirational talks, stalls, discussion and art with the overriding theme of Swimming and the Sea