Isle of Wight Observer
Farewell to the Fairy Tree
The Isle of Wight’s famous Fairy Tree, at St Helens Duver, is set to be removed, bringing an emotional end…
Read MoreEight-medal hero will lead Team GB
Island swimmer Zac Lacey returned home from the European Down Syndrome Swimming Championships with a haul of eight medals and…
Read MoreSummer shines at archery event
Island archer Summer Chambers continued her competitive success at the Forest of Bere Bowmen’s Crookhorn event, scoring a slightly ‘under-par’…
Read MoreWork on Hovertravel bridge
A major maintenance scheme on the Hovertravel footbridge, in Ryde, is now underway. The work by Island Roads, working in…
Read More‘We know Islanders are angry’
The Isle of Wight could eventually require an entirely new sewage treatment to cope with future growth, Southern Water executives…
Read MoreIW Observations: Real transparency or just a slogan?
Our council claims to be open and transparent, but actions count far more than words. When the Economy, Regeneration, Transport…
Read MoreCowes WI turns pre-loved clothes into charity cash
Members of Cowes WI staged a successful New to Me Fashion Show at Cowes Football Club last week, raising valuable…
Read MoreChildcare provider praised for outstanding support
A Sandown nursery has been recognised for its high standards of care, learning and inclusion following an Ofsted inspection. Inspectors…
Read More£1,000 boost gives Eagles wings for Belgium tour
A pensioner has given a £1,000 donation to a youth football team. It will help their under-15s tour Belgium next…
Read MoreFrom Osborne to the Somme – remembering Vere Harmsworth
An Isle of Wight-educated First World War officer, who was killed during the Battle of the Somme, will be among…
Read MoreWight SAR celebrates 15 years of lifesaving
Isle of Wight Search & Rescue (Wight SAR) celebrates 15 years of service to the Island community on Tuesday. The…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 6th Nov 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 MoreYoung cyclist Finley races to third place
Finley Manser-Grundy produced an impressive performance at Sunday’s Wessex Cyclocross League event in Newbury, finishing third overall in the under-10s…
Read MorePriory Prize Day
Pupils, parents, staff and former students gathered at the historic St Mildred’s Church, Whippingham, for the annual Prize Day celebration…
Read MoreGet your Mince Pie Marathon orders in
The popular Mince Pie Marathon is returning this festive season, with Islanders being encouraged to stock up on Christmas treats,…
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