Calling all former Isle of Wight asthma and allergy study participants: You’re needed for key research update
We asked the News Agents: East Wight: Tactical voting sites or EW Primary findings? Here’s how it went
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Letter: Southern Vectis festival buses bypassed for cheaper regular service by festival-goers: With unfortunate consequences
16, January 2024·7 min readIsle of Wight candidates react to poll predicting Labour IW electoral winsNews OnTheWight asks local politicians for their response to the latest poll that predicts Labour taking the Island in the General Election
9, January 2024·6 min readEast Wight Primary initiative sparks debate over progressive MP election strategyPolitical parties respond to grassroots campaign for selecting progressive Isle of Wight MP
22, December 2023·2 min readLow voter turnout in Isle of Wight by-election as Conservatives hold seatConservative Ed Blake wins Isle of Wight Council seat in tight contest
20, December 2023·1 min readVentnor and St Lawrence to elect new councillor in pre-Christmas by-electionVentnor prepares for by-election amidst Christmas rush to elect new councillor
14, December 2023·4 min readVentnor and St Lawrence by-election approaches as candidates vie for council seatVentnor by-election set for 21st December as candidates present their local visions
13, December 2023·1 min readVentnor Town Council considers council tax rise to fund community projectsVentnor contemplates tax hike for new town projects in upcoming budget year
6, December 2023·6 min readMP Seely’s attempted Bill to strip Harry & Meghan’s titles draws criticism (Updated)After much attention on Sunday - it’s unclear where it will go
25, August 2023·1 min readFive Isle of Wight residents barred from voting in by-election due to new photo ID rulesIn the recent Isle of Wight by-election, five residents were unable to vote due to missing photo ID
2, August 2023·5 min readMeet the four candidates vying for the Wootton council seat (updated)Get to know the four candidates running for the Isle of Wight council seat. Will it be Conservative's Ed Hopper, Vectis Party's Linda Pitcher, Liberal Democrat's Sarah Redrup, or Green Party's Michael Smith?
1, August 2023·2 min readMajor challenges loom for UK education system despite pay rise victoryPeter Shreeve of the National Education Union addresses future strike actions, teacher pay and recruitment challenges
13, July 2023·4 min readGovernment accepts teacher pay review, promises 6.5% raise from September (updated)Government accepts teacher pay review, offers 6.5% raise and funding boost, pending union member approval
4, July 2023·1 min readHere's why Island Line is closed this weekIf you're wondering why the line is closed this week, details can be found within