Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
East Cowes dog Billy in running to be crowned UK’s scruffiest dog
An East Cowes dog is in the running to be crowned the UK’s scruffiest dog, in a national competition described…
Read MoreRyde schoolgirl raises £660 in cake sale for Tula Hunt cancer appeal
A 12-year-old, from Ryde, sold a table full of cakes on Saturday to raise an amazing £660, which she has…
Read MoreIsle of Wight’s Lucy Scholes helps England win Deaf European futsal title
Isle of Wight futsal player, Lucy Scholes, has been crowned a European champion after helping England win the 2026 Women’s…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Bag charges backfire
Dear Editor, I always enjoy your newspaper and would like to respond to an article in last week’s edition. It…
Read MoreMemorial rugby match at Ventnor to honour Tristan Price
Friends, team-mates, and colleagues will come together this weekend to honour Tristan Price, with a memorial rugby match and family…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Scouts expand with new Cowes Explorer unit and Newport Squirrel Drey
Scouting on the Isle of Wight has expanded at both ends of its age range, with the launch of a…
Read MoreSafe at last: missing Isle of Wight dog rescued after 11 days on the run
Isle of Wight ObserverA missing dog who spent 11 days on the run was finally found safe on Tuesday evening, bringing an emotional…
Read MoreMore than 3,000 visitors attend Spring Art and Garden Fair at Northwood House
The Isle of Wight Spring Art & Garden Fair once again proved to be a standout Easter highlight as visitors…
Read MoreFamily still waiting for answers more than 1,000 days after Nichola Merrick death
More than three years after the tragic death of Nichola “Nicky” Merrick, her family and long‑term partner, Mo Gibson, say…
Read MoreBusinesses and residents warned after new scam reports on Isle of Wight
Businesses have been warned to stay alert, after Isle of Wight Trading Standards received fresh reports of scam activity affecting…
Read MoreIslanders urged to back petition over nurdle pollution threat
Planet Aware Isle of Wight is calling on Islanders to sign a national petition demanding that the UK government introduce…
Read MoreWho wants to be a councillor?
The full list of candidates standing for election to the Isle of Wight Council was published yesterday, confirming a competitive…
Read MoreDuck race crowds flock to Yarmouth, Ventnor, Newport and Calbourne Easter events
Rambo the cross pug/beagle took centre stage at the Yarmouth annual duck race on Saturday. Rambo, owned by Shirley Gilsenan,…
Read MoreListening Walker visits Isle of Wight during 12,000-mile Samaritans challenge
Tilly WalderThe Isle of Wight was visited this week by the “Listening Walker”, David Matthews, as he continues his remarkable 12,000-mile…
Read MoreAge UK Isle of Wight grants Barry’s lifelong wish to meet an owl up close
A special day for the first recipient of Age UK Isle of Wight’s ‘Gift of Friendship’ service has highlighted the…
Read MoreSecond High Court challenge over Sunny Oaks approval near Wootton
The Isle of Wight Council is heading to the High Court once again, facing a second legal challenge over its…
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