Isle of Wight Observer
We won the bid, but I couldn’t stay
Out of respect for those involved, this isn’t a warts-and-all exposé on why I’ve quit as a director of Visit…
Read MoreMarsh punches ticket to European Games
Dominic Marsh, coach at the Island’s Panther Kickboxing Club, beat, in a second round stoppage, the National Champion of Macedonia,…
Read MoreRobin Hill announces ownership change
Robin Hill has announced a change in ownership and leadership as co-owner, Lee Priddle, steps away from the park, to…
Read MoreUnexpected BID bills for tourism businesses
Island tourism businesses will have to pay half their annual Wight BID levy this month, despite being promised the option…
Read MoreIsland joins forces to create life-saving Daz Powell legacy
The Isle of Wight community has raised almost £15,000 to fund a network of life-saving defibrillators, in memory of Darren…
Read MoreCold snap puts Island gritters into action
The Isle of Wight’s gritting lorries were out on the roads for the first time this winter as temperatures fall…
Read MoreThe future of the Fairy Tree
Hopes are growing that a compromise can be reached over the future of Seaview Duver’s Fairy Tree after discussions between…
Read MoreArmistice Day unveiling honours Legion heritage
Members of the Shanklin branch of the Royal British Legion were presented with a special information panel, on Armistice Day…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 15 November 1919
From the Isle of Wight Observer published on 15th November, 1919, comes a familiar complaint about the rising cost of…
Read MoreThousands gather to honour the fallen
Mal Butler‘We Will Remember Them’, the poignant words from Laurence Binyon’s ‘For The Fallen’ poem, were read out across the Island…
Read MoreShipwreck museum finds a new home
The Isle of Wight Shipwreck Centre & Maritime Museum has closed its doors at Arreton Barns for the final time,…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 13th Nov 2026
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
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Read MoreA decade of dance
Community dance company ‘Samphire’ marked its 10th anniversary with a show which included more than 120 dancers at the Riverside…
Read MoreBeach litter inspires Ryde art exhibition
An exhibition highlighting the impact of plastic pollution on Island beaches has opened at Re, the phone box gallery in…
Read MoreWI Christmas fair proves a success
Members of Freshwater Bay WI turned out in force for their second Christmas Crafters’ Market, held at Totland Bowling Club.…
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