Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Isle of Wight Observer
Gardening Galore! – Rookley 2026
Rookley Village Association is delighted to announce the return of its much-loved Gardening Galore event, taking place on Sunday May…
Read MoreWWII veteran Alec Penstone celebrates 101st birthday with Island support
WWII veteran, Alec Penstone, welcomed family, friends, and military comrades to his 101st birthday party yesterday – a joyous celebration…
Read MoreYarmouth Castle to undergo repairs after sea damage
Yarmouth Castle has suffered damage to its foundation, and is to undergo full repairs. The north-facing buttress has succumbed to…
Read MoreSeaview Masonic Hall clock restored after weather damage
The clock on Seaview’s Masonic Hall has been restored and put back in place after extensive work. There has been…
Read MoreFairlee Road closure causes delays and traffic chaos across Isle of Wight
Tilly WalderMotorists across the Island have faced a week of frustration, with the closure of Fairlee Road in Newport causing long…
Read MoreFriends of the Animals launches appeal to help Karma fund urgent surgery
Friends of the Animals has launched an appeal to help Karma, a dog facing urgent surgery after already enduring a…
Read MoreSouthern Co-op warns of administration risk without merger vote
Southern Co‑op, a familiar brand on the Island, where it operates 14 food stores and five funeralcare branches, has warned…
Read MoreIsle of Wight man takes on 13 challenges for Mountbatten in memory of mum
An Isle of Wight man is preparing to complete 13 fund-raising events over 13 months, for Mountbatten IW in memory…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 24th April 2026
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreFormer policeman warns Islanders after £10,000 rogue builder ordeal in East Cowes
A former policeman has warned Islanders about the difficulty of bringing rogue builders to account, after he faces being left…
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Read MoreSt Catherine’s School gala at Northwood House raises £6,000 for pupils
St Catherine’s School has raised £6,000 at a gala evening held at Northwood House on Saturday, April 18. Supporters, local…
Read MoreOrchard House rated inadequate after inspection finds safety and dignity failings
Orchard House care centre on Fairlee Road, in Newport, has been rated ‘inadequate’ overall, after it was downgraded from ‘good’,…
Read MorePre-loved clothing sale at The Bargeman’s Rest to support Daisy Ring Bus
A Pre-Loved Clothing Sale in aid of the Daisy Ring Bus will take place at the Bargeman’s Rest, Little London…
Read MoreIsland runners join London Marathon team to raise funds for Wessex Cancer Support
Island businesses are joining forces to raise money to fight cancer, by taking part in the 2026 London Marathon. Sophie…
Read MoreSouthern Vectis donation helps Apollo Youth Theatre stage summer intergenerational show
Apollo Youth Theatre is preparing an intergenerational production for the summer, after receiving a £750 donation from Southern Vectis. The…
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