Isle of Wight artist Mai releases debut single tackling the sexualisation of women in everyday culture
Isle of Wight artist Mai releases debut single tackling the sexualisation of women in everyday culture
1, May 2026·1 min readNearly 30,000 Isle of Wight renters set to benefit as Renters’ Rights Act comes into forceNearly 30,000 Isle of Wight renters gain new protections under landmark Labour legislation
29, April 2026·2 min readReform UK predicted to win most Isle of Wight Council seats in May electionsTwo forecasts predict Reform UK will win the most Isle of Wight Council seats
28, April 2026·1 min readUltimate candidate guide: Isle of Wight 2026 local electionFind out what the people wanting your vote say they’ll do for your area if they get elected. Here’s all the information - in one place
28, April 2026·1 min readHelping you decide who to vote for: May 2026 electionsUse OnTheWight's guides to find out which ward your home address is in and see who the candidates for your ward are
20, April 2026·1 min readSandown hustings give voters chance to quiz Isle of Wight Council election candidatesSandown voters can question Isle of Wight Council election candidates at weekend hustings
10, April 2026·2 min readSee who is running in your ward for the Isle of Wight Council elections (updated)Isle of Wight Council has published the full list of local election candidates
9, April 2026·1 min readIsle of Wight independent councillors pledge to put local needs before national politicsNine independent Isle of Wight councillors outline their local-first approach ahead of elections
28, March 2026·3 min readLetter: Why migration rumours always seem to peak around Isle of Wight electionsThis reader examines Reform UK's Isle of Wight election strategy and unfounded migration claims
24, March 2026·1 min readReform UK suspends Hampshire and Solent mayoral candidate after describing Jewish group as ‘cosplayers’ (updated)Rear Admiral Chris Parry will no longer stand after comparing Shomrim volunteers to "Islamists on horseback"
24, March 2026·1 min readIsle of Wight Council elections confirmed for 7th May – key dates to knowKey deadlines, polling station changes and photo ID rules ahead of the May elections
20, March 2026·4 min readIsle of Wight Council elections 2026: which councillors are standing again? (update 2)A ward-by-ward look at sitting councillors' intentions ahead of May's Isle of Wight elections
10, March 2026·3 min readNigel Farage Newport GG’s rally: Summary of his main talking pointsFarage's Isle of Wight speech focused on military failures, economic challenges and immigration policies