Firefighter shifts could be changed to ‘increase coverage’
Isle of Wight ObserverFirefighter shift patterns could change to increase coverage at the busiest times under a new model to be considered by…
Read MoreIsland Roads reduce compensation burden on public purse
A Freedom of Information request has revealed an almost 80% drop in the amount paid out in compensation claims relating…
Read MoreMill Street declared ‘mini race track’ by concerned residents
On Tuesday morning (October 2), a number of residents of Medina Court sheltered accommodation held a protest, briefly delaying traffic…
Read MoreIsland community comes together to fight father’s brain cancer battle
Community spirit came together on Saturday (September 29) to fight for a father’s battle with cancer – raising a grand…
Read MoreAll aboard for the 5th Classic Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend
The fifth Isle of Wight Classic Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend takes place this weekend and once again it is…
Read MoreWin tickets to Cancer Research’s Westival of the Dead in Newport
Westival of the Dead in aid of Cancer Research UK Relay For Life IW returns to Strings Bar & Venue…
Read MoreRediscover your library this National Libraries Week
There is a whole host of events planned this week at libraries across the Island in celebration of National Libraries…
Read MoreMountbatten supports national ‘Heart my hospice’ campaign
Islanders are being urged to get involved with the work of Mountbatten during an annual national campaign to raise awareness…
Read MorePolice say people illegally boarding boats in Wootton Creek
Police are asking locals to be on the lookout for suspicious people and incidents at Wootton Creek. People have allegedly…
Read MoreSandown roads receive upgrades throughout October
A number of key roads in the Sandown area are set to receive an upgrade over the next two months…
Read MoreBespoke sandbag store created for East Cowes
A bespoke sandbag store has been installed in East Cowes by Island Roads. The store at Well Road has been…
Read MoreTourist seeks his saviours after Bembridge coastal slip
A tourist and his wife are seeking two heroic Islanders who helped save his life when a rock broke from…
Read MoreBrading man arrested after ‘baton rounds’ fired in Winford
A Brading man has been arrested for a firearms and driving offence after armed officers fired potentially lethal rounds. Armed…
Read MoreChrist the King College rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted
Christ the King College has been rated as “inadequate” following an Ofsted inspection in late June. Ofsted released the report…
Read MoreGun shots heard in Winford armed police incident
Shots have been fired during an incident with armed police in Winford Thursday morning (October 4). At least one shot…
Read MoreFive Island Con special guests cancel as promises ‘not met’
Five Island Con guests have announced they will not be attending this year’s event as promises were not met and…
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