Isle of Wight Observer
Canadian Friendship Force visitors enjoy Isle of Wight hospitality during cultural exchange
Members of the Isle of Wight Friendship Force have welcomed visitors from the Friendship Force club of St Mary’s and…
Read MoreShanklin vet to close after owner cites years of criticism from fellow vets
A vet in Shanklin is to close, after its owner became tired of “constant criticism” from other vets. Olivier Ghesquiere…
Read MoreUrgent appeal to find forever home for inseparable Isle of Wight rescue dogs
Friends of the Animals are appealing to Islanders to help two inseparable little dogs, who urgently need a forever home.…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 16 July 1921
Concerns over railway fares and competition from road transport are nothing new, as this archive report from the Isle of…
Read MoreWightlink clashes with Visit Isle of Wight over proposed tourism levy hike
Many Islanders think the Island’s ferry firms wield far too much power – but now a row is erupting between…
Read MoreRoyal Isle of Wight Summer Show celebrates 125th anniversary in style
The 125th Royal Isle of Wight Summer Show proved popular at the weekend, with visitors enjoying one of the most…
Read MoreClassic Isle concerts delight crowds at Robin Hill
by Nick Finney Eat your heart out, Hyde Park. The beautiful setting at Robin Hill surely surpassed any concert venue…
Read MoreRound the Island Race hailed as one of the best in years as Tattarat wins
The Round the Island race has been hailed as one of the best in years, with more than 800 boats…
Read MoreGovernment blocks MCA plan to scrap Coastguard Rescue Officer payments
In a victory for coastguard rescue officers across the country, plans by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to remove…
Read MoreMP Joe Robertson challenges Government limits on Isle of Wight ferry talks
Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, has challenged restrictions which have been placed on what he can raise at…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Holmsey’s got the hump!
The hot weather is affecting every part of our lives, even the fabulous County Show. If you didn’t bother going…
Read More61 driving incidents recorded as Island Roads safety group cracks down on dangerous behaviour
The Island Roads Safety Group has recorded 61 incidents in its first three months, highlighting the growing problem of bad…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 17th July 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 MoreHOLMSEY: Policing thought crimes – while thieves walk free
Two uniformed police officers walk into a riverside pub. They hadn’t gone for a pint, nor were they responding to…
Read MoreVectis Searchers donate £1,205 to Mountbatten after 30 years of support
More than £1,000 has been presented to Mountbatten Isle of Wight by the Vectis Searchers Metal Detecting Club. The group,…
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