Isle of Wight Observer
Tilly Walder
Sadness at loss of Tony known as ‘Mr Mouse’
The Wight Mouse Inn has paid tribute to Tony Russell, who was known as Mr Mouse, and who had worked…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Champagne wages on a lemonade budget
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my serious dissatisfaction with the financial management and priorities of the Isle of…
Read MoreFreshwater spring show draws 193 exhibits and top awards
Freshwater Horticultural Society held its spring show at the Parish Hall, Victoria Road, on Saturday. The weather was perfect which…
Read MoreWest Wight Alpacas to close tourist farm after 15 years amid visitor decline
Mal ButlerMuch-loved tourist attraction, West Wight Alpacas, is to close at the end of the season after 15 years. The farm,…
Read MoreHarbour Farm demolition plan revives bitter Bembridge row
By Sandy Clarke A planning application, submitted by the Environment Agency (EA), has reignited a long running and deeply emotional…
Read MoreIsle of Wight to stay independent as government confirms unitary future
The Isle of Wight will remain a single, standalone unitary authority, following the government’s long‑awaited decision on the future shape…
Read MoreCouncil admits shortfall as Island social housing delivery lags behind demand
The Isle of Wight Council has responded to last week’s IW Observer report, highlighting that only 41 new social housing…
Read MoreSouthern XC Series round one sees strong rides from Cook, Manser-Grundy and Shuttleworth
Ewan Cook and youth riders, Finley Manser-Grundy and Sonny Shuttleworth, were in action at Matterley Basin, Winchester, on Sunday in…
Read MoreJack Up The ’60s tickets to win as The Zoots head to Shanklin Theatre
Get ready to twist and shout, as The Zoots bring their sensational sixties show to the Isle of Wight for…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 27th 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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Read MoreShanklin 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…
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