Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Outgoing High Sheriff Jacque Gazzard thanks supporters at Bembridge celebration
The Island’s outgoing High Sheriff, Jacque Gazzard, held a private celebration on Friday to thank those who supported her throughout…
Read MoreShanklin Men in Sheds opens new headquarters after six months of work
The new headquarters of Shanklin Men in Sheds was opened last week, after six months of hard graft. The Shanklin…
Read MoreIW OBSERVATIONS: Questions raised over pre‑election reporting
The IW Observer is in an unexpected dispute with the BBC’s Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) after raising concerns about…
Read MoreWet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale joins Joe Wilkinson for Channel 4 train trip home to Isle of Wight
Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale appears in an unlikely pairing with comedian, actor, and screenwriter, Joe Wilkinson, in the second episode…
Read MoreTapnell Farm Park announces death of well-known wallaby Bear
Tapnell Farm Park has announced that its loveable Wallaby, Bear, has passed away. A spokesman confirmed yesterday (Thursday): “After recently…
Read MoreElection candidate misses out after papers not submitted by Conservative Association
One election candidate already knows he will not be waking up as a new councillor on May 8 – or…
Read MoreIsland faces weeks of disruption as major road closures hit Newport and beyond
For residents and business owners across the Isle of Wight, simply getting from A to B is becoming increasingly difficult.…
Read MoreRecord 127 teams set for Paul Westby memorial tournament in Northwood
The Paul Westby memorial tournament returns tomorrow at the County Showground in Northwood, where a record 127 youth teams will…
Read MoreNigel Hartley sworn in as High Sheriff and launches end-of-life campaign
Nigel Hartley has been formally sworn in as the new High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, succeeding Jacqueline (Jacque)…
Read MoreSouthern Vectis says electric buses performing well despite minor issues
Southern Vectis has admitted there are ‘minor issues’ with the new electric buses which have recently been added to their…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 17th 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 MoreEast 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…
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