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Replace with below -- SRP 8.Mar.15: Put on hold -- SRP 8.Mar.15: Put on hold -- Isle of Wight News | 03, August 2020 | 14 years | 36,000+ articles | 170,000+ comments Home News What’s On Event features Event listings Community Business Culture Sports Island-wide Central Wight North Wight East Wight South Wight West Wight Contact Advertise Jobs Isle of Wight songwriting initiative reveals outstanding level of musicianship Dave Pontin said the response to the songwriting competition was incredible, with a diverse range of music from folk to metal Letter: Start saying ‘No’ to cruelty of putting in large planning applications during Covid-19 Councillor Lilley says residents need to start standing up and saying no to large scale developments that "destroy our green fields and farming" Isle of Wight council planners reject application for houses on narrow road Letter: Will ‘Coronapreneurs’ hold the key to saving the Isle of Wight’s economy More Top News Late night coastal walk leads to rescue What’s the Isle of Wight sailing race on today 1st August 2020? Isle of Wight sailor Natasha Lambert sets sail from Cowes in Atlantic Ocean challenge Interactive map shows how 30 Isle of Wight council boundaries will change next May Problems with Floating Bridge ticketing devices led to discrepancies in monies taken Will you ‘Go the Distance’ for Isle of Wight’s Mountbatten this summer? Conversion plans for former Bembridge bank to three retail units Face coverings to be extended and some indoor venues won’t reopen for at least another two weeks ‘Best example of Roman bath suite in southern Britain’ opens again on the Isle of Wight next week Slight rise in number of Coronavirus cases on the Isle of Wight (updated) Sponsored features Binnel Studios and The Bunker Gallery invite you to their 2020 Summer Exhibition: Unlocked Don’t miss out: Unconditional entry for all school leavers this September Horse Box Theatre Company’s summer of Isle of Wight shows Isle of Wight College: Helping young Islanders discover their future career Hullabaloo At Home: Get ready for the best weekend you’ve ever spent online! Find out more about what HTP Apprenticeship College can offer at their first Virtual Open Day next week What's On Binnel Studios and The Bunker Gallery invite you to their 2020 Summer Exhibition: Unlocked Isle of Wight Peace Tree vigil to remember those killed by atomic bombs Wight Spirit exhibition marks 50th anniversary of Isle of Wight Festival Horse Box Theatre Company’s summer of Isle of Wight shows Quay Arts Folk Club returns with Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer Support Isle of Wight artisans and producers today at Open Air Market Art exhibition at St Mary’s Hospital is the latest addition to Operation Geranium Peaceful protest against alleged Government plans to roll back rights of trans and non-binary people Community Will you ‘Go the Distance’ for Isle of Wight’s Mountbatten this summer? Aspire Ryde staff and volunteers thanked for support through Coronavirus Isle of Wight Pen Pals: Linking those feeling lonely with pen pals Only donate saleable items and don’t leave outside closed shops, asks Mountbatten Southern Housing win contract to help Isle of Wight homeless families (updated) Isle of Wight Opinion Pieces Vaccines. An exploration of Social Media claims of what they do and don’t contain Find out more about ‘The Dinosaur On Your Window Sill’ Jonathan Dodd: A glimpse of a possible future In light of Coronavirus outbreak, helpful advice on ‘how everyone can to do their part’ Jonathan Dodd: Of Tunnels and Poles, Greasy or otherwise Letter to the Editor Letter: Start saying ‘No’ to cruelty of putting in large planning applications during Covid-19 Letter: Will ‘Coronapreneurs’ hold the key to saving the Isle of Wight’s economy Letter: A lot of upset and worry coming over new ferry rules for Islanders returning from Spain Letter: Isle of Wight MP must be held accountable for his vote against a clause to protect NHS in trade deals Letter: Defer UKOG oil exploration planning application Sports What’s the Isle of Wight sailing race on today 1st August 2020? Isle of Wight sailor Natasha Lambert sets sail from Cowes in Atlantic Ocean challenge Will you ‘Go the Distance’ for Isle of Wight’s Mountbatten this summer? Noise and speed issues on Military Road affect lives of residents and damage businesses, says Isle of Wight MP WATCH: Isle of Wight TT ‘Diamond Races’ – Champions riding the full course The Arts Isle of Wight songwriting initiative reveals outstanding level of musicianship Binnel Studios and The Bunker Gallery invite you to their 2020 Summer Exhibition: Unlocked Wedgewood Rooms raises £22,000 with Solent LEP Pay it Forward Scheme Wight Spirit exhibition marks 50th anniversary of Isle of Wight Festival Horse Box Theatre Company’s summer of Isle of Wight shows Travel Letter: A lot of upset and worry coming over new ferry rules for Islanders returning from Spain New homes sought for Island Line’s soon to be retired 80-year-old trains: Are you interested? Early morning collision results in life threatening injuries St Mary’s roundabout: Critical phase of works will bring further disruption (Maps) Return of the Cowes Floating Bridge service delayed once again say Isle of Wight council Picture of the Week archive Picture of the Week returns with these beauties To the Boathouse: Flickr Group Picture of the Week Rabbiting hares: Flickr Group Picture of the Week Rockin’ Robin: Flickr Group Picture Fabulous Mr Fox: Our Flickr Group Picture of the Week Autumn’s arrival: Our Flickr Group Picture of the Week Most Voted Comments 52 Letter: A lot of upset… It amazes me how many people think this pandemic is ... Angela Hewitt 30, July 2020 51 Return of the Cowes Floating… Why no public Inquiry? Why no accountability? Ian Ward, make ... Benny C 27, July 2020 48 Letter: Isle of Wight MP… The conduct of this Government when it comes to our ... Alternative Perspective 27, July 2020 47 Plans for 475-house development on… I read articles like this and think ‘Where is the ... Tin man 31, July 2020 45 Cowes Floating Bridge continues to… When will there be an independent enquiry into the mismanagement ... confidential 30, July 2020 Most Commented Articles 29 Noise and speed issues on… Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Bob Seely, says he wants ... Sally Perry 29, July 2020 23 Isle of Wight TT: The… The Isle of Wight TT / Diamond Races motorcycling race ... Sally Perry 29, July 2020 14 Plans for 475-house development on… The controversial West Acre Park application for 475 houses in ... Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter 31, July 2020 13 Interactive map shows how 30… Boundaries of Isle of Wight Council wards are being thoroughly ... Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter 31, July 2020 11 Letter: Isle of Wight MP… OnTheWight always welcomes a Letter to the Editor to share ... Colleen Brannon 27, July 2020 Recent Readers Letter: Start saying ‘No’ to… 3, August 2020 by Colin I couldn’t agree more, Phil.There have been many developments passed ... Letter: Start saying ‘No’ to… 3, August 2020 by Phil Jordan In addition to a range of planning issues which these ... Letter: Start saying ‘No’ to… 3, August 2020 by kerry There is plenty of opportunity to build on sites other ... Plans for 475-house development on… 3, August 2020 by seadog Please take action and object to the proposals! It doesnt ... Interactive map shows how 30… 3, August 2020 by Benny C Ian Ward has done the most damage consistently and is ... See All latest comments ... 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