Isle of Wight Observer
Tilly Walder
Mal Butler
IW Observer launches election portal ahead of polling day
With polling day fast approaching, many Islanders are still deciding who to support in next Thursday’s (May 7) local elections.…
Read MoreRyde Town Hall decision delayed after IW Observer questions
Plans for Ryde Neighbourhood Board (RNB) to rush through a controversial decision on purchasing Ryde Town Hall have been postponed,…
Read MoreVisit Isle of Wight warns roadworks disruption is hitting tourism
Visit Isle of Wight has issued a stark warning over what it describes as a “growing crisis” caused by poorly…
Read MoreIsle of Wight MPs urge pause on new ferry emissions charge
After Wightlink announced it would add up to £3.50 per return crossing as a new UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)…
Read MoreNew thermal drone donated to help find missing Isle of Wight dogs
Friends of the Animals has donated a new drone to Drone SAR For Lost Dogs IOW, to help the volunteer…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Context matters when talking about candidate privacy
Dear Editor, Your recent report, saying that many candidates in the local elections on May 7 have chosen not to…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: And the result is…
It’s possible this column will be of no interest whatsoever to at least half of you, because it’s about local…
Read MoreSix days left to sign up for Walk the Wight 2026
There are just six days left to sign up on-line for Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s Walk the Wight 2026. The…
Read MoreMedina teacher takes on 100-mile challenge for Huntington’s awareness
A teacher, from Medina College, has taken on a 100-mile overnight endurance challenge to raise funds for the Huntington’s Disease…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 1st May 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 MoreVolunteers clear Battery Gardens cliff path in Lake
A team of 20 volunteers cleared the cliff path in and around Battery Gardens, Lake, with the local Men in…
Read MoreIsland team heads to Special Olympics with WightAID support
The Island’s Sporting Opportunities team will be travelling to Birmingham, to take part in August’s Special Olympics GB Summer Games,…
Read MoreJoe Robertson MP warns Island care system “reaching breaking point”
Joe Robertson has warned the Isle of Wight’s social care system is “reaching breaking point” after a £50 million cut…
Read MoreWin tickets to Bob Marley tribute show at Shanklin Theatre
When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. The music of Bob Marley Live is…
Read MoreHurricanes end season with 52-5 Winchester win
Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes finished the season in winning form, securing a 52-5 victory away at Winchester, with tries from…
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