Isle of Wight Observer
Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Isle 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
A 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…
Read MoreAbandoned dog found tied to tree near Ventnor learns to trust again
An abandoned dog is slowly learning to trust again, after being found tightly tied to a tree, near Ventnor, on…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 10th April 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 MoreMan charged after disturbance at Newport Kingdom Hall remains in custody
A man who attempted to force his way into a religious event in Newport last week has been charged with…
Read MoreApril road improvement works planned at three Isle of Wight locations
Three improvement schemes will be carried out by Island Roads in April. Works at Heathfield Road in Freshwater, Howgate Road…
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