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
9, October 2017·2 min readIsle of Wight Green Party awarded ‘Inspiring Election Campaign 2017’The Isle of Wight Green Party have picked up ‘Inspiring Election Campaign 2017’ award for Election achievements.
13, September 2023·4 min readLocal Government report: Voter ID rules strain already overburdened election teams (updated)National electoral administrators anticipate disruptions due to voter ID rollout, amid significant challenges
13, November 2019·1 min readIsle of Wight hustings focused entirely on Europe: Tickets availableFind out where the Prospective Parliamentary candidates stand on the subject of Brexit at this hustings taking place next week
6, May 2015·1 min readUKIP a nose ahead of Greens in latest Isle of Wight election pollThere's only one vote between the top two Parties in this latest of election polls. The rest of the candidates are left behind.
12, December 2007·1 min readVentnor West Ward Election 07: Candidate Q&A Video #4One of the nine videos that we shot (Thanks Nige!), posing the same questions to each of the candidates: A plastic bag-free Ventnor.
5, August 2020·2 min readIsle of Wight Labour Party reject Green Party pre-election vote-trading agreementIsland Labour reject a move they say will restrict Islanders in how they choose to cast their votes and say it's not enough to simply be "non-Tory"
26, January 2018·4 min readConservatives gain Central Wight but vote halves. Lib Dem surprise second place (update 3)Despite the fervent canvassing, there was a drop in votes cast for the Central Wight by-election. OnTheWight has the results.
13, April 2021·4 min readIsle of Wight Conservatives launch their 2021 election campaignThe Isle of Wight Conservatives launch their 2021 Isle of Wight council election campaign. See inside to put faces to names
6, December 2007·1 min readPeter Redding: Ventnor West Ward Election 07Ventnor West ward candidate Peter Redding lays out what his priorities will be, if elected.
5, May 2010·2 min readIsle of Wight 2010 Election: Candidate Q&A: Local Issue 2: Should Island Wind Turbine Rejection Be Overturned?The Cheverton Down wind turbines planning application, recently turned down by the local council, should be overturned on appeal: The candidates respond.
10, January 2024·2 min readLabour Party hopeful throws hat into the East Wight ringEmily Brothers seeks Labour nomination for Isle of Wight East, advocating equality
25, August 2023·3 min readLiberal Democrat victory in Wootton Bridge by-election sets new direction for local concerns (Updated)Sarah Redrup's win brings new perspectives to local priorities - road safety, green spaces, and housing