2023 Green Impact Awards: Isle of Wight businesses shine – Listen to podcast with Dr Holly Jenkins (updated)
Floating Bridge 7: In depth conversation with Council Leader on plans for new floating bridge and what went wrong with FB6 (podcast)
Independent Ventnor shops call for community support to help revive town’s economy after difficult years
18, March 2024·1 min readBob Seely outburst on BBC Politics Live leads to host telling him “Keep the temper down”Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely's temper had to be checked on live TV amidst donor racism discussion
18, March 2024·2 min readGeorge Monbiot-backed initiative sees Liberal Democrats triumph in South Devon PrimaryCommunity-focused political initiative aims to break the Conservative stronghold on the Isle of Wight
16, March 2024·2 min readLetter: Where have all the “Outstanding” Isle of Wight schools gone? (update 2) Isle of Wight schools suffer as educator urges focus on children, not profit
12, March 2024·2 min readEast Wight Primary: Progressive tactical voting initiative adapts after Lib Dem drop-outEast Wight Primary's first meeting paves the way for united progressive voting
8, March 2024·4 min readInternational Women’s Day: Sarah Redrup on her journey to becoming the youngest Isle of Wight councillor (podcast)On International Women's Day, Sarah Redrup shares her unique path into local politics. Listen to the podcast
7, March 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight Liberal Democrats now withdraw from East Wight Primary events (update 2)Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats say legal complications force them out of East Wight primary event
5, March 2024·1 min readLetter: Resident questions double standards as MPs protest, while public’s rights are restricted (update 2)A tale of two protests: MPs walk out while our rights are walked over, says this resident
28, February 2024·4 min readHere’s what Island Labour says is why they won’t be taking part in East Wight Primary eventsIsland Labour explains why they won't be taking part in the East Wight primaries, and it's not just because they haven't selected a candidate yet
28, February 2024·1 min readConservative Group criticises ‘weak’ Isle of Wight council budget proposalBudget debate looms, as Isle of Wight Conservatives propose alternative
27, February 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight Lib Dems propose focus on housing, mental health and support for women moving on after traumaIsle of Wight Lib Dems push for enhanced support in trauma, mental health, and housing in the 2024/25 council budget
23, February 2024·3 min readEast Wight residents invited to ‘Your chance to choose’ pre-election eventsEast Wight residents receive invites for election meetings to decide tactical voting. Have you booked your seat?
22, February 2024·1 min readLabour say no to East Wight Primary – but organisers confirm the door remains openIsland Labour's chair told News OnTheWight that one of the reasons was because "we don't have official candidates as yet"