Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
History programme unveiled for Newport
Newport & Carisbrooke Heritage Society has announced a wide-ranging programme of initiatives aimed at celebrating and preserving the history of…
Read MorePolice appeal after two-car crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to a car which may have been involved in a collision on the Middle Road,…
Read MoreShanklin’s field-day victory in football
With weather affecting games on and off the Island, volunteer grounds teams battled against the elements to get matches played.…
Read MoreRyde C increase lead at top of Division One
by Debbie Yates Division One Ryde C 8 v Ryde A 2; Ryde Goshawks 4 v Ryde Revellers 6; Ryde…
Read MoreEast Cowes joins Premier Marinas
East Cowes Marina has joined the Premier Marinas South Coast network, giving berth holders access to one of the most…
Read MoreApollo concert for Age UK IW
A live country music concert in aid of Age UK IW will take place at the Apollo Theatre, Newport, on…
Read MoreCouncil buys Ocean Hotel ‘ransom’ strip
Sandown Town Council has revealed it was the successful bidder for a narrow but strategically crucial strip of land in…
Read MoreAll Portsmouth-Fishbourne sailings suspended
Isle of Wight ObserverWightlink has cancelled all services on its Portsmouth–Fishbourne route after a “heavy berthing incident” caused damage to both its Gunwharf…
Read MoreCouncil £20 million budget gap looms
The Isle of Wight Council’s Director of Finance has warned that the 2026/27 budget will be the most challenging it…
Read MoreChairman quizzed by Binstead pupils
Binstead Primary School welcomed a former pupil back through its doors when the chairman of the IW Council, Cllr Ian…
Read MoreIsland schools have sailing opportunity
Every primary school child aged nine to ten on the Island will learn to sail as part of their education…
Read MoreWill you buy a brick to save lives at sea
Freshwater Independent Lifeboat is urging Islanders to ‘Buy a Brick’ to help complete major renovations to its lifeboat station. Founded…
Read MoreIt’s never too late for a happy ending
An 18‑year‑old cat, who faced spending his final months in a vet’s cage, has instead found a loving Isle of…
Read MoreMP warns of ‘perfect storm’ for Islanders
East Wight MP, Joe Robertson, has sharply criticised the Government’s decision to cancel the UK Islands Forum, calling the move…
Read MorePlans submitted for replacement dwelling
A planning application has been submitted for a replacement dwelling at Pidgeon Coo Farm, Hamstead Drive, Cranmore, with the existing…
Read MoreAppeal lodged over Totland bungalow
A planning consultant has submitted an appeal after Isle of Wight Council refused permission for a new bungalow in the…
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