Celebrate Island heritage for free this Christmas
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Museum of Island History at Newport Guildhall will be opening free of charge on Saturday 8 December, between 10am…
Read MoreSeely warns his colleagues in Parliament over Brexit
Island MP Bob Seely has warned his colleagues in Parliament they will be “in contempt of the British people” if…
Read MoreTeaching staff celebrated at awards night
The efforts of hard-working school staff have been celebrated at a new awards ceremony. Teachers, support staff and other school…
Read MoreBright sparks will meet new standards for electricians
Six Island Roads electricians are all set for a stringent new industry standard. The six recently passed exams after a…
Read MoreBarratt Homes predicts 12% chance of a white Christmas
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Here are the latest official weather statistics from the Met office, revealing the chances of…
Read MoreCouncil issues statement following Law Centre Claims
The Isle of Wight Council has responded with a public statement after the Isle of Wight Law Centre sent letters…
Read MoreIsland planning strategy consultation goes live
The Island planning blueprint has been unveiled and Island residents are being invited to share their thoughts. The Isle of…
Read MoreCar firm gives Bobby £1,800 to buy carbon monoxide detectors
Toyota GB has given The Bobby Scheme in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight £1,800 to buy life saving carbon…
Read MoreRoad closed by police following collision in Wootton
Police, paramedics and fire-fighters were called out to Wootton High Street on Tuesday evening (December 4) following reports of a…
Read MoreWoman “struck by car” during school run
A mother has been left with back injuries and bruising after being struck by a vehicle whilst walking her daughter…
Read MoreHundreds turn out for Santa Dash with Mountbatten
Over 200 brave Santas turned out for Mountbatten’s annual Santa Dash on Sunday 2 December, starting at Ryde Superbowl. They…
Read MoreAvoid the unwanted gift of food poisoning this Christmas
There are an estimated one million cases of food poisoning in the UK every year, and without attention to food…
Read MoreCheck the cupboards for a sneaky peek inside Santa’s stocking
If you’re one of those people who just can’t wait for Christmas, or curiosity always gets the better of you,…
Read MoreOn your bike for Medina College students
A number of year 7 pupils at Medina College have recently become the first on the Island to pass the…
Read MoreWashing machine fire in East Cowes
Emergency services were called to reports of a washing machine fire at a residential property in East Cowes this morning…
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