Carole Dennett
‘Is this level of secrecy acceptable in a publicly-funded organisation?’
The Chairman of Visit Isle of Wight, Kent-based David Curtis-Brignell, has refused to answer questions about the organisation’s finances and…
Read MoreDecadeance fund-raiser for Mountbatten
The Chairman of the IW Council, Ian Dore, rolled back the years as he took to the turntables for a…
Read MoreCouncil agrees to new Floatie
Councillors unanimously voted to replace Floating Bridge 6 last night, after former council leader, Lora Peacey Wilcox, said that so…
Read MoreFerry deal sails into political headwinds
At the end of September, Njord Partners, an investment firm that specialises in buying up businesses in financial distress, announced…
Read MoreDaisy Bus returns as the Daisy Ring Bus
It may have seemed to have gone quiet since the withdrawal of the much-loved Daisy Bus, operated by Wessex Cancer…
Read MoreIW Coroner’s false legal claims and concerns over complaint handling
Isle of Wight coroner Caroline Sumeray has not responded to requests for comment after new evidence has revealed that she…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 17th October 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreIW Observer 350
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Read MoreClare’s epic swim raises £10,000
Isle of Wight ObserverThe manager of the West Wight Sports & Community Centre has raised over £10,000 after completing a gruelling 33.3km (20…
Read MoreYarmouth to have new accommodation option
The King’s Head public house, Yarmouth, has closed until next spring, as work starts to create new boutique rooms above…
Read MoreWhat a difference a day makes – this week’s football report
This week saw Shanklin’s Rory Day maintain his fine form with a well-taken hat-trick, Brading’s Aaron Bennett hit 5, Shanklin’s…
Read MoreTake part in Great Coastal Birdwatch
Bird Aware Solent is, once again, inviting coastal residents and visitors to take part in the annual Great Coastal Birdwatch,…
Read MoreIsland sides maintain leads in this week’s hockey
The Island Men’s 1st XI continue their run of good form with a 5-0 away win over Gosport Borough, with…
Read MoreNew Ukrainian Icon gets Catenian support
The Isle of Wight Circle of the Catenians attended the Blessing of the Ukrainian Icon of Our Lady of Victories,…
Read MoreThe Great South Run
Around 25,000 people of all ages, with plenty of Island competitors, will take part in the Great South Run, in…
Read MoreAuthor’s double triumph at the IW Book Awards
Katie Daysh was the big winner at the Isle of Wight Book Awards, with her ‘double’ announced at a luncheon…
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