Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Therapy dogs Daisy and Cooper join St Mary’s Hospital Children’s Ward
Young patients at St Mary’s Hospital, in Newport, are set for some paw-some company, following the arrival of two new…
Read MoreThree people bailed after baby taken to St Mary’s Hospital following Ryde incident
Three people, who were arrested last week on suspicion of a serious assault after a baby was taken to St…
Read MoreMedina Quay Beefeater in Newport to close permanently on September 10
The Medina Quay Beefeater, in Newport, will permanently close its doors on September 10. Parent company, Whitbread, confirmed the popular…
Read MoreRetrospective plans submitted for two-bedroom park home in Freshwater
A retrospective planning application has been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council seeking permission for a two-bedroom park home…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 4th Sep 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: Looking for perfection in imperfect world
I have a gift for spotting flaws, which means I’m never completely content with anything. Of course, none of us…
Read MoreWight Tri duo shine in weekend action
Two Wight Tri members were in action at separate events last weekend, with Paul Edwards competing in Leeds and Chris…
Read MoreForest holiday cabins trigger fire warnings
Plans to offer overnight accommodation, deep inside Bouldnor Forest, have sparked fears of wildfires and a risk of damaging undisturbed…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: August 31, 1889
On August 31, 1889, the Isle of Wight Observer’s editor reflected on a long-standing rivalry between different parts of Ryde,…
Read More‘Ferry operators have failed us’ says Reform UK’s deputy leader
Reform UK’s deputy leader, Richard Tice, has hit out at cross-Solent ferry operators, calling their private-equity ownership model a failed…
Read MoreBringing together the largest collection of nurseries, growers and garden suppliers
Wolverton Manor Garden Fair brings together the Isle of Wight’s largest collection of specialist nurseries, growers and garden suppliers, making…
Read MoreFirefighter runs 270km in memory of his dad
This September, a Brading man, cared for by Mountbatten Isle of Wight, will be remembered through a fund-raising running challenge,…
Read MoreIsland Malayali community celebrates Onam festival
More than 100 members of the Island’s Malayali community celebrated the Onam Festival, with vibrant singing and dancing at the…
Read MoreGiant Pavlova for former High Sherrif
More than 100 guests gathered on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 95th birthday of former High Sheriff and custodian of…
Read MoreFunday raises £900 for East Cowes charity
A Community Spirited Cafe Funday raised more than £900 for the East Cowes charity, on Saturday. The day of entertainment…
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