Island People Agency hosts professional photoshoot for Isle of Wight acting or modelling talent (updated)
Councillor calls for ferries to be brought ‘under democratic control in line with Government’s strategic vision for trains and buses’ (updated)
17, June 2023·2 min readRainy Day Women’s artful protest against Barclays’ fossil fuel funding at Isle of Wight FestivalArtists challenge Isle of Wight Festival’s credit card sponsor, Barclaycard, over fossil fuel investments
9, June 2023·2 min readFirst ‘two IW seats’ election poll results in: Gives surprises and quite a few possible outcomesBut it's not quite as straightforward as it first seems
30, May 2023·2 min readRural wall crumbling? Conservatives face potential losses to Labour, CLA survey revealsCountry Land and Business Association's latest report reveals Labour's surge in rural England due to perceived Conservative neglect
26, May 2023·1 min readEmpowering Islanders group siding with Conservatives to change power at County HallLeaked email reveals Empowering Islanders will support Conservatives in council leadership vote
17, May 2023·3 min readJoe Robertson’s leaflet states, ‘Next MP for East Wight’: News OnTheWight asks why (updated)Cllr Joe Robertson's flyer sparks confusion and debate over his 'presumptive' East Wight MP aspirations - He says 'How do you mean confusion?'
12, May 2023·2 min readNew group of four emerges at County Hall: A fresh twist in Island politics (update 2)Four councillors, including Medland and Spink, to forge new group at County Hall
11, May 2023·2 min readCllr Michael Lilley as a prospective IW MP? News OnTheWight asks himAfter Cllr Michael Lilley left the Alliance Group, we wondered if he had eyes on a larger prize. Here’s what he told News OnTheWight
9, May 2023·4 min readIsle of Wight power shift: Cllr Michael Lilley bids farewell to Alliance Group (updated)Cllr Michael Lilley departs the Alliance Group, joining another political party, marking a shift in Isle of Wight politics
5, May 2023·2 min readConservative group of councillors loses member after planning committee voting record disagreementIsle of Wight councillor resigns from Conservative Group amid voting record scrutiny dispute
4, May 2023·1 min readWhy the Isle of Wight is out of sync with England’s local electionsIsle of Wight's distinct voting cycle sees it absent from England's 2023 local council elections. Here's why
29, March 2023·3 min readDavid Pugh talks to News OnTheWight about why he’s stepping away from Isle of Wight politicsIt was an interesting chat
22, March 2023·2 min read’50-year injustice’ towards Isle of Wight council funding, says Bob SeelyIsle of Wight MP Bob Seely has urged another Prime Minister to address the Island's unfair funding settlement for local council services