Hovertravel welcomes Sir David Jason for Great British Inventions
Isle of Wight ObserverTuesday 4th February’s episode of Sir David Jason’s current TV documentary series features the much-loved actor visiting Hovertravel at Ryde.…
Read MoreGroups invited to apply for social exclusion funding
Groups who work to tackle social exclusion on the Island are invited to apply for grants of up to £16,000…
Read MoreMP welcomes guidance to improve journeys by sea for the disabled
Bob Seely has welcomed moves to ensure that disabled passengers are set to have more accessible journeys at sea. New…
Read MoreLoose change stolen from vehicles in Rookley
Police are appealing for information and CCTV footage after money was taken from a number of parked vehicles over the…
Read MoreResidents encouraged to have their say in highway services survey
Island Roads has launched its annual customer survey and is encouraging residents to feedback on the range of services it…
Read MoreCollection of art works welcomes visitors to the Full Circle
A new collection of art works welcomes visitors, patients and staff to the Full Circle Restaurant on the first floor…
Read MoreTilly’s new play is already grabbing attention
Origins Theatre is gearing up for the premiere of a fast moving, thought provoking new play by new Island writer,…
Read MoreNetwork Ryde wins national award for tackling underage drinking
Network Ryde (Ryde Town Council’s youth service) has won a national award for its work tackling underage drinking as part…
Read MoreCouncil secures funding to help the Island’s rough sleepers
A vital shelter providing rough sleepers with a warm, safe place to sleep is not only being extended for a…
Read MoreBelgrave: Minor movement but residents can safely return home
The Isle of Wight council have issued a new statement to residents following the landslip on Belgrave Road in Ventnor.…
Read MoreRescued lions move into new house at Isle of Wight Zoo
Two rescued lion brothers have moved into a brand new lion house at the Isle of Wight Zoo on Sandown…
Read MoreImprovement found in community mental health services
Community-based mental health services on the Isle of Wight have improved according to inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).…
Read MoreWildlife Trust thinks Bill needs amending to be transformational
The Environment Bill the Prime Minister regards as the “huge star of our legislative programme’’ returned to parliament on Thursday,…
Read MoreAir Ambulance respond to 58% more incidents in 2019
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) responded to 2,262 call-outs in 2019, compared to 1,429 in 2018; an…
Read MoreCowes seeks new volunteer Harbour Commissioners
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) is once again looking to appoint two new Commissioners to serve on the independent Board of…
Read MoreIndependent Life Boats chosen as Red Funnel’s Charity of the Year
Red Funnel has announced that Isle of Wight Independent Life Boats, a collaboration of Freshwater Independent Lifeboat, Sandown & Shanklin…
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