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Isle of Wight planning applications: 2nd January 2026
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Read MoreFestive sleigh run boost for Island good causes
Santa’s sleigh has raised more than £5,000 for Island charities following this year’s IW Round Table Sleigh Runs. The annual…
Read MoreIsland bodybuilder wins masters title
An Isle of Wight bodybuilder has proved that age is no barrier to success after returning from Brazil with a…
Read MoreIsland dancers shine on West End stage
A group of young dancers from the Island took to a West End stage last week after performing at London’s…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East
Learning to read is critical for giving children the best start in life, and I was delighted to welcome the…
Read MoreMICKEY’S MUSINGS: Death, grief and why can’t we be more private?
“Die, my dear? “Why that’s the last thing I’ll do! I intend to live forever, or die trying.” I smile…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 21 December 1889
This tale of the exploits of a young man from Ipswich on a trip down to the South coast was…
Read MoreChristmas and New Year collection and waste changes
See above for the Christmas & New Year waste collection timetable. Additional Notes Bundle large amounts of cardboard separately and…
Read MoreWelcome new promise of transparency from coroner
The Isle of Wight coroner, Caroline Sumeray, sent a closely-typed 12 page ‘report’ on Wednesday night to members of the…
Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: Looking back at the year
Seasons’ Greetings to you all. We are now into the season of winter, when gardens would, in the past, have…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Good tidings from a grateful reader
Dear Editor, As Christmas approaches, I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the IW Observer and…
Read MoreA cut or an increase?
Government claims that the Island will see a 16 per cent funding increase in its latest funding settlement have been…
Read MoreMainland return for West Wight
West Wight Swimming Club (WWSC) has returned to mainland competition for the first time since the pandemic, marking a significant…
Read MoreWhat to do when deliveries go wrong
At this time of year many of us order goods on-line and sometimes deliveries go wrong. Consumer rights group ‘Which’…
Read MoreYouth Trust tops £10,000 target
The IW Youth Trust has exceeded its £10,000 fund-raising target for its Winter Well-being campaign, and celebrated a national award…
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