Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Isle of Wight Observer
Isle of Wight planning applications: 6th February 2026
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Read MoreThis weekend’s sport fixtures for the Island
Saturday, 2pm, unless otherwise stated Football East Cowes Vics v Hamble (3pm), Portland Utd v Cowes (3pm), Newport v Colden…
Read MoreProtesters oppose housing in Freshwater
Around 40 people braved the elements on Sunday, to protest against a proposed 60-home and large retail space in Freshwater.…
Read MoreIsland archer wins Hampshire double
Island archer, Summer Chambers, claimed two titles and set new personal bests at the Hampshire Indoor Championships over the weekend.…
Read MoreWhizzers A, B and C claim victories in indoor cricket
In Division One, in a quirky result, Wight Whizzers A beat Shanklin & Godshill by 1 wicket, with Shanklin scoring…
Read MoreRoad closures galore as major works hit key routes
The second phase of Southern Water’s £5 million project to future‑proof the Island’s water mains is now well under way,…
Read MoreIW OBSERVATIONS: Isle of Wight thrown into global politics
Islanders could be forgiven for feeling somewhat startled this week, when the Isle of Wight was dragged into a discussion…
Read MoreRyde A hit Goshawks for ten
by Debbie Yates Division One Ryde A 10 v Ryde Goshawks 0, Ryde Revellers 2 v Ryde B 8. Second-placed…
Read MoreVictorious Ventnor in this week’s rugby report
Ventnor claimed an emphatic 64-0 at home to Lymington Mariners, in the RFU’s Men’s Community Cup, with the visitors standing…
Read MoreMoo‑ved to safety: man climbs tree to flee cow
Isle of Wight ObserverA man was rescued from up a tree at Whiteley Bank on Wednesday morning after he fled from an angry…
Read MoreCook claims podium at Porridgepot Hill
Ewan Cook produced an impressive performance in round three of the Brass Monkeys two-hour mountain bike race, at Porridgepot Hill…
Read MoreHundreds take part in Ryde 10-Mile Race
The Ryde 10-Mile Race saw 535 runners take part, with Chris Newnham, Josh Price, and Joe Wade leading the field…
Read MorePriory School students quiz Island MP
Pupils at Priory School met Joe Robertson when the Isle of Wight East MP visited on Friday. Mr Robertson spoke…
Read MoreWill former hotel become six flats?
A proposal has been lodged to convert the long‑vacant Esplanade Hotel in Shanklin into six two‑bedroom flats, with planning consultants…
Read MoreRevised plans for Donkey Field home
A new application has been submitted to revise plans for a controversial single‑storey home, on land locally known as the…
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