Sandown Town Council asks residents to help shape its 2027/28 spending priorities

Visitors fear proposed Fort Victoria charges would harm trade and deter holidaymakers

Reform UK's local government chief accidentally circulates confidential policy documents to Isle of Wight councillors

With a week to go, tickets remain for most Literary Festival events

Isle of Wight CAMRA mourns Ken "Buzzy" Matthews, former Wessex regional chairman

One-woman play explores Hertha Ayrton giving Marie Curie refuge in summer of 1912. Showing in Sandown and Ryde

Freshwater's planned skatepark and pump track moves closer to construction, boosted by a £1,000 donation

Isle of Wight Council's fostering service relaunches as Foster Together after consultation

Two free events lets young people shape new marine recovery project and find out more about bats

Twenty-four illustrated tarot cards reimagine Island history, folklore and people this October

Pam Underwood, a founder of Newport's Apollo Theatre, has died aged 95

Common Place, an exhibition of handmade work from Brighstone, closes on Thursday

Isle of Wight NEU official says Ofsted's overhaul failed to ease pressure on staff

It will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews

Council reminds businesses and tradespeople that work-related waste must be disposed of lawfully

Island SEN group says ADHD and autism assessment limits confirm their gatekeeping fears

Fifteen winners will explore Howes Wood, normally closed to the public, with red squirrel experts

Red Funnel and Island businesses discuss attracting more visitors throughout the year, beyond summer

Ninety guided walks across the Island celebrate the festival's 27th year this October

Bembridge wins top village honours, with its War Memorial Garden judged Best Small Park

Charles Alexander, CBE, succeeds Sir Ian Cheshire as chair of Mountbatten's trustees this December

Council report proposes higher Floating Bridge fares and a £1 under-19s charge, prompting criticism

Council report proposes parking charges at dozens of Island sites, predicting strong opposition

Wet Leg's Rhian Teasdale urges support for Sandown's bid to be UK Town of Culture

OnTheWight celebrates 21 years of Trusted independent Island news and thanks its loyal readers

Fossil drawings go on show at Nettlestone Point, and visitors can take part too

Environment Agency representatives will speak at the Bonchurch Coast Group meeting this Tuesday

Southern Vectis winter timetable brings new route 33 and upgraded route 38

Sue Lowday's illustrated Bonchurch walks return, with new stories of Victorian women

Island youth radio project wins community group award at Radio Solent ceremony

Councillor says police were reluctant over Ryde Town Hall break-in; force responds

Lionheart School has launched a digital platform reconnecting pupils unable to attend school

Reform's Island education committee chair has resigned, citing obstacles and opposition, after four months

IFPL's whole team celebrated three Chamber of Commerce award wins with pizza

Which constitution actually governs Wroxall's community charity? Residents want answers

Daniel Moss to question council over DIY waste charges at Lynbottom and Afton Marsh

Ryde's Cross Street hosts a free day of music, workshops and spectacle on Saturday 3rd October

Overnight road closure for safety work on Wootton Bridge's giant plane tree

Farmer, firefighter and crime historian join October's Island Women evening in Cowes

Council accepts CQC findings at Shanklin care home and outlines improvement plan

Doorbell harassment and food-throwing spark anti-social behaviour concerns in coastal village

Vecta House care home in Newport earns all-round 'good' rating from CQC

Ryde Art Collective's ten Island artists open their 2026 Quay Arts exhibition on Friday evening

Isle of Wight Council report shows fly-tipping incidents fall almost 30 per cent between April and June compared to previous year

The interim Chief Executive will step down and be replaced by a Marketing Director

The new owners say if they open all year round, they can continue full-time employment to approximately seven plus full-time staff and maintenance contractors

Councillors vote no confidence in Southern Water over sewage failures

It will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews

County Hall reaffirms equality commitments after a heated debate on LGBT safety concerns

Registration closes soon for Robin Hill's glow-in-the-dark 5K supporting the Island's air ambulance