Isle of Wight Observer
Tilly Walder
Mal Butler
Shanklin Beavers mark 40 years with bulb planting at war memorial
First Shanklin’s Beaver group, part of the Scout movement, joined Isle of Wight Royal British Legion president, Ian Ward, to…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Sun Safe Schools campaign launched in memory of Zoe Panayi
A new campaign aiming to make every primary school on the Isle of Wight Sun Safe accredited has been launched…
Read MoreTotland church launches £10,000 appeal to save historic Edwardian lychgate
by Roz Whistance An appeal to help fund the restoration of an important piece of Edwardian architecture has been launched…
Read MoreNewport Minster parish chest restored as revitalising project nears completion
One of the final jobs completed as part of the ‘Revitalising the Minster’ project, at Newport Minster, was the repair…
Read MoreFreshwater skatepark art auction launched
A fundraising art auction has been launched to support plans for a new skatepark and pump track in Freshwater. Freshwater…
Read MoreRegency ball draws dancers to Sandown’s Trouville Hotel
The Trouville Hotel, in Sandown, was transformed into a scene of Regency elegance last weekend as dancers, enthusiasts, and costumed…
Read MoreShanklin hotel expansion plans include extra floors, lift and wellness space
A major expansion is being proposed for the Harrow Lodge Hotel in Shanklin, with plans submitted for a two‑storey vertical…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Two weeks away and everything’s gone bang…
I’ve been missing in action for over a fortnight. I hope you enjoyed Michael, my stunt double. My oh my,…
Read MoreGreat British Bake Off Musical comes to Shanklin Theatre this April
Get ready for a deliciously entertaining night at the theatre as The Island Savoyards present The Great British Bake Off…
Read MoreIsle of Wight built just 41 social rent homes in ten years despite rising demand
The Isle of Wight Council has delivered only 41 units of new social housing over the past decade, despite growing…
Read MoreIsle of Wight SEND surge sees EHCP numbers rise despite falling birth rate
On the Island, where the number of children overall is falling, the number needing specialist educational support is rising sharply.…
Read MoreBody found at The George Hotel
Isle of Wight ObserverThe body of a man in his 60’s was discovered at The George Hotel, Yarmouth, on Saturday morning. A Police…
Read MoreDinosaur Isle reopens after £678,000 upgrade to protect fossils and improve visitor experience
Dinosaur Isle museum re-opened on Tuesday, after more than half a million pounds of repairs and improvements aimed at protecting…
Read MoreGunville yellow lines plan deferred over planning uncertainty
At last night’s (Thursday’s) meeting of the Economy, Regeneration, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, councillors spent half an hour debating whether…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 20th March 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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