Council media spending to be reviewed
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight Council is reviewing the way it advertises in local and national media, it was announced at…
Read MoreNewport to Sandown cycleway upgrades complete
A new scheme to upgrade the Newport to Sandown cycleway has been completed by Island Roads. The project, supported by…
Read More“rapid & significant improvement” in children’s services
The Isle of Wight Council is delivering “rapid and significant improvement” in both children’s services and adult social care, a…
Read MoreFaulty phone mast causes issues for o2 customers
A phone mast in Newport isn’t working and is causing o2 customers endless problems when sending texts, making calls, and…
Read MoreKings of the Jungle catch a Red Funnel ferry to their new Island home
Red Funnel has helped to transport two former circus lions to their new forever home in the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreMind-blowing Magic at Medina Theatre
Lance Corporal Richard Jones, winner of the 2016 Britain’s got Talent, will be performing his mind-blowing Magic at Medina Theatre…
Read MoreOnline Auction In Aid Of St Catherine’s School
St Catherine’s School is raising funds for a new sports area and student parent Michaela White is lending a hand…
Read MoreNew Grant Saves Island Mental Health Project
Independent Arts has received funding to support its Anxiety Café from The People’s Health Trust. The Trust has provided two-year…
Read MoreIsland parents warned about suicide-influencing game
Schools on the Isle of Wight are sending out emails to parents today, warning them about the ‘MOMO challenge’ that…
Read MoreKnit-a-chick with Mountbatten Neighbours
Mountbatten is hoping an Easter project will bring together the Island’s knitting community and help tackle isolation, while raising funds…
Read MoreDog-friendly Island to be celebrated at new Woof Awards
A brand new awards ceremony celebrating all things canine on the Isle of Wight has been launched by Wightlink. Island…
Read MoreFalse alarm for lifeboat crews following Mayday alert
The Cowes RNLI Lifeboat was launched this morning to assist a vessel sinking in the Solent with 15 people on…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Council staff celebrated at appreciation awards
Exceptional council officers were celebrated recently, in recognition and thanks for their outstanding contributions to the Isle of Wight over…
Read MoreTime out for the Wightlink Ryde Slide
The Wightlink Ryde Slide will be taking a year off and looking to return again in 2020. The event is…
Read MoreSolar farms will distribute surplus profits locally
A solar farm on Isle of Wight will distribute surplus profits locally for the next 20 years it has been…
Read MoreKey island issues discussed with ministers
Isle of Wight councillors met with government ministers last weekend to discuss key issues such as the Island’s unique funding…
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