Carole Dennett
Mal Butler
Sandown reaches next stage of UK Town of Culture 2028 bid
Sandown has taken a major step forward in its cultural revival, after being named among the towns progressing to the…
Read MoreTravellers set up unauthorised camp at Seaclose in Newport
A group of five caravans and assorted vehicles set up an unauthorised camp at Seaclose, in Newport, on Monday. The…
Read MoreSporting Opportunities star Jake Burton wins double gold on national debut
Sporting Opportunities Club athlete, nine-year-old Jake Burton, announced himself on the national stage in spectacular fashion at the Activity Alliance…
Read MoreAbility Dogs welcomes 99th and 100th puppies to training programme
Two tiny bundles of golden fluff have become the newest recruits to Ability Dogs 4 Young People, as the Island…
Read MoreFreshwater Parish Council votes no confidence in Southern Water
Freshwater Parish Council has unanimously voted no confidence in Southern Water, following continuing concern about sewage discharges, storm overflows, beach…
Read MoreBay Secondary pupils raise more than £1,000 for Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat
Blue House from The Bay Secondary School, Sandown, have raised more than £1,000 for Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Station.…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 7 July 1855
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 7th July 1855 contained the following letter from a reader. This Victorian ratepayer,…
Read MoreNHS Trust rated ‘requires improvement’ after first CQC inspection since merger
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been rated ‘requires improvement’, following its first Care Quality Commission…
Read MoreIsland businesses gather at Quay Arts for second Just One Thing networking event
Quay Arts saw 100 delegates representing 65 businesses, gather for the second Just One Thing event last Thursday (June 25),…
Read MoreCodfather reopens in Shanklin after devastating Ryde fire destroyed fish and chip shop
There is a ray of Hope on the horizon, for Harrison Booth and the Codfather, following the devastating fire which…
Read MoreIW Mardi Gras returns to Ryde tomorrow with folklore-themed parade and family festival
The Island’s biggest youth-focused community carnival returns to Ryde tomorrow (Saturday), with a celebration of Island folklore, myths and legends.…
Read MoreIsle of Wight choirs unite for charity concert supporting St Mary’s children’s emergency department
Two Isle of Wight choirs are joining forces for a charity concert in Cowes next week. The NHS Nightingales and…
Read MoreMilitary aircraft exercise to bring fast jets and helicopters over Isle of Wight skies next week
Isle of Wight residents and aviation enthusiasts are being urged to keep their eyes on the horizons next week, as…
Read MoreNHS phlebotomy team gains national recognition for inclusive care
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s phlebotomy team has been nationally recognised for its work supporting people with learning disabilities,…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: The crimes that test our conscience
I’m too young to remember anyone being executed by the British state. Many other countries remain convinced that the worst…
Read MoreThree men bailed after murder investigation launched into fatal Cowes fire
Police have released three men on bail, after a murder investigation was launched, following a fatal fire in Cowes last…
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