Skip to content
  • Home
  • Advanced search
  • Advertising
    • Announcements
    • For Sale Adverts
    • Services
    • Website Advertising
    • What, Where, When – our Entertainment pages
      • Boxed Advert
      • Something to look forward to… (Free)
      • Something to look forward to… (Paid)
      • Sponsored article
  • Advertising Portal
  • Basket
  • Checkout
  • Contact Us
  • Cookie Policy
  • Election Results
  • END OF LIFE FEATURE
  • Engraving Services
  • Fair
  • Funeral Director Portal
  • Funeral Director Portal (Weaver Brothers)
  • Galleries
  • General Election 2024
  • INVITATION TO TENDER: THE PARADE PUBLIC TOILETS REFURBISHMENT
  • Isle of Wight Elections 2026
  • Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards 2023
  • Isle of Wight Temporary Traffic Regulation (simple)
  • Isle of Wight Temporary Traffic Regulation (table)
  • Leave a message to Alec Penstone
  • LiveBlog
  • Make a compaint
  • Meet the Isle of Wight Candidates
  • Mission Statement
  • My account
  • Newspaper Distribution
  • Official Planning Notices
  • Online Advertising 2019
  • Online Pay
  • Past Issues
  • Past Issues (30-01)
  • Past Issues (60-31)
  • Planning Map
  • Podcasts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Puzzles & Comps
  • Ryde Chick Hunt
  • spin
  • Staff
  • Subscribe
  • The Coroner Report
  • The Guide
  • The IW Observer Online Polls
  • The Royal Isle of Wight County Show 2024
  • Tips
  • TOS
  • Trust Payments
Top Stories
Reform surge reshapes Isle of Wight Council after election gains
West Wight Nursery opens gazebo honouring Sir David Attenborough
HOLMSEY: It’s a stiff, bereft of life. It rests in peace!
Sandown care home placed in special measures by CQC
LOOK BACK IN TIME: 14 May 1853
Three arrested after Sandown hotel fire treated as arson
One Night In Dublin brings Irish music to Shanklin Theatre
Sewage floods East Cowes gardens after pipe bursts
Fort Victoria museum and gift shop closes after back rent demand
Isle of Wight family fear uncle will “die alone” after mainland care move
Isle of Wight planning applications: 15th May 2026
IW Observer 379
HOLMSEY: The good old days – when dads did very little!
Cowes software staff find fossil during beach clean
Freshwater Bay WI coffee morning raises more than £650
Isle of Wight Book Awards return with new poetry category
Sun. May 17th, 2026
Isle of Wight Observer News
Isle of Wight Observer News

Isle of Wight Observer News

The Island's favourite newspaper

  • Island News
    • Leading Stories
    • All News
    • Entertainment
    • Local Sports
    • Sponsored Posts
  • Newspapers
    • View past issues
    • Local Distribution
    • Digital Subscription
    • Planning Notices
  • Our Columns
    • Cabinet Connection
    • Green Fingers
    • Holmsey
    • Look back in time
    • Wight in Westminster
    • From the Council Chamber
    • Vectis View
  • Sponsored
  • Advertising
    • Advertising Options
    • For Sale Adverts
    • Family Announcements
    • Website Advertising
    • Trades & Services
    • Entertainment Pages
    • Invoice Payments
  • Contact Us
    • All Contacts
    • Anonymous Tips
    • Make a complaint
Subscribe £0.00 0
    • Home
    • 2019
    • January
    • Page 15
IW News

Self Assessment deadline: less than one month to go

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 3, 2019

Around 5,542,000 taxpayers have less than a month to complete their Self Assessment tax returns before the 31 January deadline.…

Read More

Entertainment IW News

Are the current planning policies bad for the Isle of Wight?

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 3, 2019

An expert panel of speakers will debate the challenges and opportunities facing island farmers, landowners and rural businesses later this…

Read More

IW News

Chimney fire in Brighstone

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 3, 2019

Newport firefighters had to tackle a small chimney fire at a house in Brighstone this morning (Thursday, January 3). The…

Read More

IW News

Aspire Ryde Visit Westridge Waste

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 3, 2019

After the council withdrew the bins and free waste collection at the end of November last year, Aspire Ryde were…

Read More

IW News

Man dies in Wroxall after falling ill at wheel of car

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

A man, who fell ill at the wheel of his car in Wroxall, has sadly died after his car crashed…

Read More

IW News

Firefighters tackle Northwood car blaze

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have tackled a fire in a Rover in Northwood this evening, (Wednesday,…

Read More

IW News

Newport vandals strike over festive season

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

Two Newport franchises have been targeted by vandals over the period between Christmas and the New Year. In the first…

Read More

IW News

Schools invited to join ‘Recycle with Michael’ challenge

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

Schools on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to ‘Recycle with Michael’, as part of an initative by The…

Read More

IW News

Police appeal to catch “hit-and-run” driver, who left number-plate behind

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

Police have appealed for people to come forward after a woman was left with severe whiplash injuries after a collision…

Read More

IW News

Yacht owner tells of horror collision with Red Funnel ferry

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

A yacht owner has spoken of how he, his wife and two passengers had almost been killed when their vessel…

Read More

IW News

Stars Align for Latest Holiday Home

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

Holidaymakers and astronomy enthusiasts on the Isle of Wight can now enjoy a magical getaway to the “moon and back”…

Read More

IW News

Two new arrivals on New Years Day on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

The 1st January 2019 saw two babies, both boys, born at St. Mary’s Hospital, Newport, Isle of Wight. The first…

Read More

IW News

Be prepared for traffic chaos in Staplers Road, Newport

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

The often congested Staplers Road in Newport will become even more congested in the new year, when a one way…

Read More

Entertainment IW News

Quarr Abbey to host poetry reading

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

Quarr Abbey is hosting a Poetry Reading at 17.40 on Saturday 23rd February 2019 in the Archway Meeting Room. James…

Read More

Entertainment Island Sport IW News

Extreme Cross Country Running Event was a huge success

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

More than 450 runners took to the start line of the fifth edition of The Abominable Snowman Tough 10 running…

Read More

IW News

Large cliff fall at Brighstone beach

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

Further coastal erosion has led to a considerable cliff fall at Brighstone beach overnight (evening of January 1, morning January…

Read More

Posts pagination

1 … 14 15 16

« Previous Page — Next Page »

  • Trending
  • Popular
  • Latest
IW News Leading Stories
Reform surge reshapes Isle of Wight Council after election gains
May 15, 2026
IW News
West Wight Nursery opens gazebo honouring Sir David Attenborough
May 15, 2026
Holmsey
HOLMSEY: It’s a stiff, bereft of life. It rests in peace!
May 15, 2026
IW News Leading Stories
Reform surge reshapes Isle of Wight Council after election gains
May 15, 2026
IW News
West Wight Nursery opens gazebo honouring Sir David Attenborough
May 15, 2026
Holmsey
HOLMSEY: It’s a stiff, bereft of life. It rests in peace!
May 15, 2026
IW News Leading Stories
Reform surge reshapes Isle of Wight Council after election gains
May 15, 2026
IW News
West Wight Nursery opens gazebo honouring Sir David Attenborough
May 15, 2026
Holmsey
HOLMSEY: It’s a stiff, bereft of life. It rests in peace!
May 15, 2026

Local Advertising

Island Sport

Island Sport
Hurricanes end season with 52-5 Winchester win
Apr 30 , 2026
Island Sport
Island football round-up as cups won and titles secured
Apr 29 , 2026
Island Sport
Wight Tri claim podium success at Southampton Fast Twitch Triathlon
Apr 27 , 2026

Sponsored Articles

Entertainment Sponsored

One Night In Dublin brings Irish music to Shanklin Theatre

Isle of Wight Observer May 15, 2026
Entertainment Sponsored

Gardening Galore! – Rookley 2026

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 25, 2026
Entertainment Sponsored

Ballyrags Comedy launches show at Ocean View Hotel with Nathan Caton opener

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 20, 2026
Entertainment Sponsored

An Evening with Football Legend – Peter Shilton

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 8, 2026
IW News Sponsored

Bring your garden to life with Thompson’s Garden Centre

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 4, 2026

Holmsey

Holmsey
HOLMSEY: It’s a stiff, bereft of life. It rests in peace!
May 15 , 2026
Holmsey
HOLMSEY: The good old days – when dads did very little!
May 13 , 2026
Holmsey
HOLMSEY: And the result is…
May 1 , 2026

Local Advertising

Our Mission Statement

The Isle of Wight Observer is a weekly free newspaper providing news, advertising and information to residents on and visitors to the Isle of Wight. Find out more.

Isle of Wight Sport

Island Sport

Hurricanes end season with 52-5 Winchester win

Island Sport

Island football round-up as cups won and titles secured

Island Sport

Wight Tri claim podium success at Southampton Fast Twitch Triathlon

Island Sport

Record 127 teams set for Paul Westby memorial tournament in Northwood

Island Sport

Isle of Wight’s Lucy Scholes helps England win Deaf European futsal title

Isle of Wight Observer News

© Copyright Isle of Wight Observer. All Rights Reserved.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT