Council Supports Isle of Wight Red Box Project
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight Council has pledged its support to the Red Box Project to help tackle period poverty in…
Read MoreLorry tips on the outskirts of Newport
One lane of the busy Staplers Road, on the outskirts of Newport, remains blocked after a Hiab lorry, carrying bags…
Read MoreBurst water pipe closes Bembridge footpath
The BB23 footpath, which runs between Sandown Road and Centurions Copse, has been damaged by a burst water main. A…
Read MoreStaff shortages shut ‘safe haven’ service
A mental health service, which provides a ‘safe haven’ for those in crisis, will be closed this Christmas due to…
Read MoreWightlink charters vessel to provide service during restrictions
Wightlink will be offering a limited foot passenger commuter service between Lymington and Yarmouth during peak commuting hours only when…
Read MoreYoung inspectors commended at awards ceremony
A group of 14 young inspectors who are responsible for providing feedback on the services provided through the Isle of…
Read MoreStrangers come together to create a festive favourite
On a cold wet December evening, 10 strangers came together for the first time and created a cover of the…
Read MoreStudio School students infused with career possibilities
Students at Isle of Wight Studio School were infused with host of careers possibilities when over 20 Island businesses and…
Read MoreNewport Minster wins National Lottery support
The Parochial Church Council for Newport has received initial National Lottery support to refurbish the church and make it welcoming…
Read MoreChristmas comes early for 12 good local causes
Local good causes are to receive a share of nearly £95,000 thanks to the Isle of Wight Foundation – the…
Read MoreHovertravel team up with Dick and Dom for Wonderfest
Hovertravel have announced they’re teaming up with Dick and Dom and are offering early bird travel tickets for those coming…
Read MoreFirefighters called to chimney fire in Newport
Firefighters from Newport fire station were called to tackle a chimney fire at a residential property in Newport overnight. Emergency…
Read MoreFire Service judged to be ‘effective and efficient’
The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is ‘good at keeping people safe’, an inspection report has revealed. Her…
Read MoreBreak the taboo with Mountbatten’s Death Chat
Mountbatten’s Death Chat has a new format for 2019, with the aim of encouraging more Islanders to talk about the…
Read MoreCouncil’s telephone system hits ‘magic minute’ target
Telephone calls to the Isle of Wight Council are now answered, on average, in 60 seconds or less, following a…
Read MoreJob losses expected due to company restructure
Islanders have been warned to expect job losses at Gurit’s Isle of Wight factory after the company confirmed restructure plans…
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