Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
GREEN FINGERS: We all need some rain
The hot and dry summer is continuing with no rainfall as yet, although there may be a little in the…
Read MoreSteam Fair set for bank holiday return
The sights and sounds of steam will take over Havenstreet over the August bank holiday weekend, as the Island Steam…
Read MoreLychgate restoration marked with blessing
By Roz Whistance A newly-restored Edwardian lychgate received a blessing last Sunday, as well as prayers of thanks for expert…
Read MoreCommunity funds lifesaving device
A new potentially life-saving defibrillator has been installed at The Chine Inn, in Shanklin, following a community fund-raising effort. The…
Read MoreFunding event returns to help Island groups
A major funding event, aimed at helping Island charities and community organisations, access financial support will return to Newport next…
Read MoreVentnor derby and plate successes
Ventnor III won the Senior Plate final by one wicket, overcoming a spirited effort from St Helens, who were all…
Read MoreIsland welcomes scooter crowds
Thousands of scooters will be on the Island over the bank holiday weekend to take part in the ‘world’s biggest…
Read MoreTable tennis players raise £1,800 for Mountbatten
A cheque for £1,800 has been presented to Mountbatten Hospice following the Isle of Wight Table Tennis Association’s annual charity…
Read MoreLive theatre returns to Brading New Town Hall
Live theatre returned to Brading New Town Hall, on Friday, for the first time in five years, as The Bull…
Read MoreMedina Community Choir celebrates 20th anniversary with Paris tour
Medina Community Choir has returned from a successful week-long tour of Paris, performing at iconic French landmarks and historic churches.…
Read MoreMR CROW: Camp Hill’s crumbling highways
Local authorities often hail large government grants as “victories” for residents, but the inconvenient paper trail behind the IW Council’s…
Read MoreIsle of Wight author Mark Ovenden tops Amazon charts with new railway history book
Isle of Wight author and broadcaster, Mark Ovenden, has launched a new transport history book which shot straight to number…
Read MoreIsle of Wight pupils celebrate GCSE results after four years of hard work
Hundreds of pupils received the results of four years of hard work yesterday (Thursday), as GCSE results were released. Carisbrooke…
Read MoreEight-year-old Charlie completes 76-mile Isle of Wight coastal run for RNLI
An eight-year-old boy has completed a run around the Island’s coast, and raised around £1,700 for the RNLI, after originally…
Read MoreFormer Battersea rescue dog Jaffa joins Isle of Wight Ambulance Service care dog team
A former Battersea rescue dog has gone from a difficult start in life to becoming a valued member of the…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 21st Aug 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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