Isle of Wight Observer
Tilly Walder
Mal Butler
Regency ball draws dancers to Sandown’s Trouville Hotel
The Trouville Hotel, in Sandown, was transformed into a scene of Regency elegance last weekend as dancers, enthusiasts, and costumed…
Read MoreShanklin hotel expansion plans include extra floors, lift and wellness space
A major expansion is being proposed for the Harrow Lodge Hotel in Shanklin, with plans submitted for a two‑storey vertical…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Two weeks away and everything’s gone bang…
I’ve been missing in action for over a fortnight. I hope you enjoyed Michael, my stunt double. My oh my,…
Read MoreGreat British Bake Off Musical comes to Shanklin Theatre this April
Get ready for a deliciously entertaining night at the theatre as The Island Savoyards present The Great British Bake Off…
Read MoreIsle of Wight built just 41 social rent homes in ten years despite rising demand
The Isle of Wight Council has delivered only 41 units of new social housing over the past decade, despite growing…
Read MoreIsle of Wight SEND surge sees EHCP numbers rise despite falling birth rate
On the Island, where the number of children overall is falling, the number needing specialist educational support is rising sharply.…
Read MoreBody found at The George Hotel
Isle of Wight ObserverThe body of a man in his 60’s was discovered at The George Hotel, Yarmouth, on Saturday morning. A Police…
Read MoreDinosaur Isle reopens after £678,000 upgrade to protect fossils and improve visitor experience
Dinosaur Isle museum re-opened on Tuesday, after more than half a million pounds of repairs and improvements aimed at protecting…
Read MoreGunville yellow lines plan deferred over planning uncertainty
At last night’s (Thursday’s) meeting of the Economy, Regeneration, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, councillors spent half an hour debating whether…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 20th March 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 MoreFree Cowes Classic Day to return with vintage cars, boats and waterfront displays
The sixth annual Cowes Classic Day, a free community event on The Parade, in Cowes, organised by the Royal London…
Read MoreBrighstone spring show draws 60 entrants and 270 exhibits
Nearly 60 entrants exhibiting 270 entries in the Brighstone Horticultural Society spring show, with Dawn Robinson winning the Chelsea Bown…
Read MoreGoddards’ Ale of Wight now served in House of Commons bar
The Isle of Wight’s drinks industry is again making its presence felt in Westminster, with Goddards Brewery’s Ale of Wight…
Read MoreLake businesses lose out due to temporary traffic lights
An ongoing issue with temporary traffic lights, at the junction of Lake High Street and Newport Road, is “causing delays…
Read MoreNewport’s lost Wadham’s clock rediscovered after dramatic rescue from skip
A long-forgotten piece of Newport’s history has been rediscovered, bringing to light the remarkable story of how the famous Wadham’s…
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