Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Isle of Wight and Mull share more than just island life, says reader
IW Observer reader, Mike Waddleton, has discovered that, while we might be envious of their subsidised ferries, the Isle of…
Read MoreCowes hammerhead crane repair costs recovered as council wins £358,000 repayment
The Isle of Wight Council has recovered the cost of urgent repairs carried out to save the historic hammerhead crane,…
Read MoreRichard Quigley MP raises dementia bed crisis in Parliament
The issue of Island dementia patients being moved to care homes on the mainland – as recently highlighted by the…
Read MoreRoyal Marine Commandos intercept Russian-linked oil tanker off Isle of Wight
Royal Marine Commandos intercepted a Russian-linked oil tanker off the Island in the early hours of Sunday morning. The Ministry…
Read MoreBrighstone pupils explore future careers during special school event
Pupils at Brighstone CE Primary School learned about a range of careers during a special careers day on June 5.…
Read MoreChoirs raise £700 for Age UK Isle of Wight after charity concert
Age UK Isle of Wight has received a £700 donation, following a charity concert performed by Newchurch Male Voice Choir…
Read MoreCoastguard payment row escalates as MCA accused of risking rescue service future
Martin Groom beat the Maritime & Coastguard Agency in a landmark case; now the agency’s attempt to strip payments from…
Read MoreChild poverty rises sharply across Isle of Wight as more than 4,500 affected
Child poverty has risen significantly across the Isle of Wight over the past four years, with the latest figures showing…
Read MoreCowes café Jolliffe 1853 closes with immediate effect
Cowes café and restaurant, Jolliffe 1853, has closed with immediate effect saying a combination of challenges has left the business…
Read MoreWest Wight heritage archive saved as Totland offers new home
A treasure trove of West Wight historical memorabilia has been saved after the Totland Parish Council stepped in to offer…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 14 June 1919
This piece, from the Isle of Wight Observer published on 14th June, 1919, showed that, while a Solent squall may…
Read MoreRoyal Isle of Wight County Show returns with camel racing and giant tortoises for 125th event
One of the Isle of Wight’s most popular traditions is back this summer, as the 125th Royal Isle of Wight…
Read MoreIslanders foot £73,000 bill as coroner complaints mount and delays worsen
Islanders are paying tens of thousands of pounds a year for the Isle of Wight Council to fund complaints about…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Sooty, Sweep, Soo and a swipe at Labour
Dear Editor, We are constantly told to tolerate the religious beliefs and cultures of others, even those that include practices…
Read MoreFresh fears for Military Road as erosion edges closer to cliff-top carriageway
There are new fears that the Military Road’s precarious condition is worsening, and the road is crumbling closer to the…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Festival 2026 releases full stage times and set schedule
The IW Festival, which starts next Thursday (June 18) has announced the line-up’s set list and timings for the main…
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