Councillor calls for ferries to be brought ‘under democratic control in line with Government’s strategic vision for trains and buses’ (updated)
28, May 2024·1 min readLetter: I refuse to support vote swapping and tactical alliances in our electionsThis reader turns down the suggestion of a vote swap, adding that Reform have five weeks to win his vote
25, April 2024·2 min readUnderstanding the role of your Police and Crime Commissioner as elections loomUpcoming PCC elections: Why your vote is vital for effective community policing
9, July 2024·3 min readPost-election priority: Wildlife Trust’s plea to protect UK’s dwindling biodiversityWildlife Trust demands urgent policy action to halt UK's severe nature depletion
7, May 2010·1 min readIsle of Wight 2010 Election: Andrew Turner (Podcast)We caught up with Andrew Turner after the announcement of votes.
18, June 2024·1 min readCritical local issues debated at East Wight election hustings hosted by the churches (updated)Candidates were asked why they wanted to be an MP, and how they understood the ‘common good’
24, September 2019·2 min readIsle of Wight politicians respond to Supreme Court prorogation decisionAs well as asking Isle of Wight MP his views on the Supreme Court ruling today, OnTheWight asked Isle of Wight politicians their views.
10, July 2007·1 min readHigh-Point Rendel Being Sued By Scarborough CouncilIt looks like High-Point Rendel might just need that Undercliff Drive contract, if Scarborough Council are successful in their pursuit...
30, April 2019·1 min readList of candidates for all parties in MEP electionsSee the list of candidates for each party in the European Parliamentary elections which take place on 23rd May.
11, June 2024·3 min readMusic Venue Trust calls for politicians to save UK’s Grassroots Music VenuesMusic Venue Trust publishes manifesto outlining vital steps to save GMVs
28, November 2016·2 min readIslanders support petition against NHS underfunding and understaffingIsle of Wight residents queued up on Saturday to sign the Labour Party petition against underfunding and understaffing of the NHS by the Conservative Government.
8, April 2014·1 min readLabour’s parliamentary candidate urges Island employers to adopt a living wageLatest figures show a quarter of jobs on the Isle of Wight are paid at below the Living Wage.
21, May 2024·1 min readLetter: Rishi Sunak’s financial gains from Infosys shares questioned amid government tiesSunak's financial interest in Infosys spotlighted along with government contract connections