Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
28, June 2024·1 min readOver 60% rise in Isle of Wight temporary accommodation needs reveals deepening crisisIsle of Wight children bear the brunt of the housing shortage, study shows
20, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight: Jewel of the South: Final episode airs this weekSummer draws to a close in Channel 5's Jewel of the South series as Sandown's vibrant Carnival makes final preparations
16, February 2024·1 min readSecure your seat for East Wight constituency's upcoming progressive candidate Q&A sessionsJoin East Wight Primary Q&A sessions to vote on East Wight's progressive parliamentary candidate
6, February 2024·2 min readHome schooling on the Isle of Wight triples England's average, MP and PCC reactThe MP and the Police and Crime Commissioner are concerned about a rise in the number of electively home-educated pupils on the Isle of Wight
16, January 2024·7 min readIsle of Wight candidates react to poll predicting Labour IW electoral winsNews OnTheWight asks local politicians for their response to the latest poll that predicts Labour taking the Island in the General Election
27, December 2023·1 min readCLA urges government to tackle rural housing crisis despite relaxed targetsTim Bamford says unless some villages can build a small number of homes, young people will be driven out of the countryside and more schools, businesses and community spaces risk closing for good
14, December 2023·1 min readRichard Smout: Island's heritage expert retires, leaving a legacy of knowledgeRespected IW Council Heritage Service figure, Richard Smout, bows out after 28 impactful years
7, December 2023·1 min readFind out how East Wight Primary will work and how you can get involved: Join Zoom meeting tonightEast Wight Primary creates community bonds with volunteer introduction via Zoom tonight
6, December 2023·6 min readMP Seely’s attempted Bill to strip Harry & Meghan’s titles draws criticism (Updated)After much attention on Sunday - it’s unclear where it will go
24, November 2023·2 min readBob Seely urges for a fair Isle of Wight council funding (again)Bob Seely appeals to the new Local Government Minister for more council funding
17, October 2023·3 min readAnnual Isle of Wight pirate tour returns: A decade of support for brain tumour patientSurrey mates embrace pirate spirit on the Isle of Wight next weekend for brain tumour charity
2, October 2023·5 min readTalent Tap leaders to run 65 miles for Isle of Wight youth opportunitiesTalent Tap bosses to run 104km to highlight the geographical and socio-economic barriers facing young people on the Island