Isle of Wight Observer
Residents oppose Southern Water sewage outfall plans at Bembridge beach
Residents have voiced concern over plans by Southern Water to open a combined sewer overflow pipe onto Silver Sands beach…
Read MoreFox cub rescued from drain after five-day ordeal underground
A fox cub, nicknamed Penny, was dramatically pulled from a drain after a six-hour rescue on Sunday. It is estimated…
Read MoreVintage tractor rideout raises funds for prostate cancer support group
Around 35 tractors took part in the Vectis Vintage Tractor and Engine Club charity rideout on Sunday. The tractors met…
Read MoreJoedan Windows plans major Newport expansion with 150 jobs target
A major planning application has been submitted for the redevelopment of the former Snows site on Forest Road, Newport, paving…
Read MoreIsland mental health crisis services rated Requires Improvement by CQC
Mental health crisis services on the Isle of Wight have been rated ‘Requires Improvement’ following the first Care Quality Commission…
Read MoreFreshwater pupils help create new wildflower meadow at Stroud Field
The children of Freshwater & Yarmouth Primary School rolled up their sleeves and helped sow seeds for a brand-new wildflower…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: New councillors, same old council
Dear Editor, I agree with your article in last week’s paper (Can our councillors behave like adults?). Many of us…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Cllr Jonathan Bacon – Leader of the Isle of Wight Council
I am honoured to be elected as the new Leader of the Isle of Wight Council. I accepted the nomination…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: The cold truth behind your £4 cone
Phew, what a scorcher. When the sun is beating down, who doesn’t crave an ice cream? Last weekend was the…
Read MoreTeddy charity football match raises more than £4,000
Mal ButlerA charity football match, to support a campaign inspired by three-year-old youngster, Teddy Ward, and his fight against a rare,…
Read MoreHundreds celebrate 50 years of Medina Marching Band
Hundreds of people joined dignitaries to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Medina Marching Band, with a spectacular evening of…
Read MoreFree tickets available for State of the Island Debate in Ryde
Final panellists have now been confirmed for next month’s State of the Island Debate 2026 – Travel & Tourism Special,…
Read MoreNew council leadership team agreed at County Hall
There is a new leadership team at County Hall – and for the first time it includes two Reform UK…
Read MoreIsland students reach national final with Walk the Wight board game
A group of eight students, taking part in the Young Enterprise Best Company programme, have developed the Walk the Wight…
Read MoreIsle of Wight war hero Alec Penstone dies aged 101
WWII war hero, Alec Penstone, passed away at Mountbatten Hospice yesterday, following a short illness. Alec, a much‑loved figure across…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Traffic Orders 29th May 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Isle of Wight Council in not less than seven days from the appearance of…
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