Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
No views at viewpoint!
A Shalfleet parish councillor has hit out at the state of the recently-restored Bouldnor Viewpoint path, saying the area has…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 1 November 1919
In the Isle of Wight Observer published on 1st November, 1919, a reader called for Ryde to regain its reputation…
Read MoreCouncil shakes up leadership team as cuts loom for Island
The cash-strapped Isle of Wight Council is appointing a new Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive, after a…
Read MoreSci-fi stars shine at charity event
Former Doctor Who actor, Paul McGann, was the star of the show, as the charity Fan TC Con came to…
Read MoreRNLI crew braves fierce Island storm
The brave Bembridge RNLI volunteer crew launched, in gale force conditions, as Storm Austen battered the Island on Friday. Storm…
Read MoreCoffee and cakes raise £300 for café
A cheque for £300, raised from a weekly coffee morning at the Community Hall of Yarmouth and District, was presented…
Read MoreForlorn Ventnor while fighting Tornadoes turn match around
In Counties Two, Ventnor suffered a disappointing 23-14 home defeat to Southampton in windswept conditions. Ventnor opened the scoring early…
Read MoreUB40 tribute show tickets up for grabs
Award-winning eight-piece band, Johnny2Bad, are bringing the greatest hits of reggae legends UB40, to Shanklin Theatre, on Saturday, November 14,…
Read MoreBrownies discover democracy in action
Members of the 1st Carisbrooke (Princess Beatrice’s Own) Brownie Unit enjoyed an interactive visit to County Hall, learning how local…
Read MoreFuneral firm signs military covenant
Newport-based Life Funerals has become the first funeral director on the Island to sign the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to…
Read MoreAviation founder wins lifetime achievement
A founder member and director of the IW Aviation Museum has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for her work. Helen…
Read MoreMaritime careers open to Islanders
Young Islanders considering their next steps, after school or college, are invited to explore opportunities in the maritime industry at…
Read MoreTwo Island bridges face road closures
Motorists are being warned of road closures at Yarmouth bridge and Medina Way bridge next month, as Island Roads carries…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 30th Oct 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 MoreGodshill roadworks to begin on Monday
Major works to improve the main road through Godshill will begin on Monday (November 2), with temporary road closures and…
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