Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Isle of Wight Observer
Post office closes after resignation
The Post Office on Spindlers Road, St Lawrence, has closed following the resignation of the postmaster after 11 years of…
Read MoreIW OBSERVATIONS: When absence isn’t apathy
Tilly WalderThe Isle of Wight’s low school attendance figures and below-average exam results are sometimes spoken about in the same breath,…
Read MoreBadgers attacked
There have been two incidents of badgers being targeted on the Island over the last two weeks. The first took…
Read MoreIsland writers in the Figlet 5
by Jean G-Owen On Friday, February 6, Independent Arts in Newport buzzed with words, music and conversation, as The Figlet…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Is traffic planning up to scratch?
Dear Editor, There seems to be a complete lack of joined up thinking with the road closure regime operated by…
Read MoreFish and chips at Quarr
If you fancy a comforting winter treat in beautiful surroundings, Quarr Abbey’s Fish and Chip Event on Thursday (February 12)…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 8 February 1902
This reader’s letter published in the Isle of Wight Observer on 8th February, 1902 tackled the tricky problem of how…
Read MoreBISCOES: Proposed Ground Rent Reforms – Why Ground Rent is Back in the Spotlight?
Leasehold reforms are back in the headlines, and one of the most topical issues is the Government’s plan to overhaul…
Read MoreRed Funnel puts Hythe Ferry on the market
The Hythe Ferry has been put up for sale, with Red Funnel confirming it is seeking a new owner for…
Read MoreA perfect holiday home if you like life on the edge!
A two-bedroom holiday home in Freshwater is heading to auction with a tempting guide price of just £5,000. However prospective…
Read MoreYoung voices come together
Young people from across the Island gathered in Newport on Saturday (January 31) to share their views on issues affecting…
Read MoreHave a look ‘Under the Bed’
If you love discovering original art or simply enjoy a good rummage for a bargain – the hugely popular Under…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 6th February 2026
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreIW Observer 365
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Read MoreThis weekend’s sport fixtures for the Island
Saturday, 2pm, unless otherwise stated Football East Cowes Vics v Hamble (3pm), Portland Utd v Cowes (3pm), Newport v Colden…
Read MoreProtesters oppose housing in Freshwater
Around 40 people braved the elements on Sunday, to protest against a proposed 60-home and large retail space in Freshwater.…
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