Carole Dennett
Mal Butler
Tilly Walder
Bahamas tourism chief falls in love with the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight has made a lasting impression on Joy Jibrilu, CEO of the Nassau & Paradise Island Promotion…
Read MoreCowes Week 200 delivers spectacular racing before Royal crowds
As the 200th anniversary Cowes Week draws to a close, large crowds have seen some spectacular racing, close finishes, and…
Read MoreSteampunk costume sale helps Islanders prepare for Ryde festival
The term ‘Steampunk’ was coined in 1987, by K.W. Jetter in “Mortlock Night”, to describe a genre of fantasy and…
Read MoreRare solar eclipse to wow Isle of Wight skies next week
Islanders will have a rare chance to witness a dramatic solar eclipse on Wednesday (August 12), with the sun set…
Read MorePrincess Royal launches Cowes Week 200 celebrations
HRH The Princess Royal helped launch Cowes Week’s 200th anniversary celebrations, joining sailors, organisers, and the local community for a…
Read MoreWildheart Animal Sanctuary mourns rescued tiger Zoppa
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has announced the death of its much‑loved rescued tiger Zoppa, who was put to sleep yesterday…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 7th Aug 2026
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreNewport Carnival brings Wild West spectacular to town
A Wild West show burst into Newport on Saturday evening, as the town celebrated its annual carnival along with thousands…
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Read MoreShanklin Carnival attracts huge crowds as Ventnor prepares for centenary celebrations
The streets of Shanklin were packed as the Carnival hit town on Wednesday night with singing and dancing adding to…
Read MoreEight-year-old Island footballer earns QPR Academy place and appeals for travel support
An eight-year-old Isle of Wight footballer is appealing for support after earning a place at Queen’s Park Rangers’ Under-10 Academy.…
Read MoreNew Forest volunteers return to Fort Victoria for 20th year of conservation work
A group of New Forest volunteers have continued a tradition spanning more than 20 years, by returning to help care…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Chamber of Commerce CEO Rob Johnson to step down in September
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has confirmed that CEO, Rob Johnson, will step down later this year, with…
Read MoreAmazon World’s endangered red panda sisters move to France for conservation breeding programme
Two endangered red pandas, born at Amazon World Zoo Park, have begun the next chapter of their lives after moving…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 31 July 1880
On 31st July, 1880, Seaview resident W E. Matthews wrote to the Isle of Wight Observer criticising the Island’s drainage…
Read MoreDinosaur Isle launches packed summer programme of fossils, family activities and expert talks
Families can step back in time this summer, as Dinosaur Isle Museum, in Sandown, launches a packed programme of hands-on…
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