Cowes Harbour must remain open
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterDespite the lockdown, Cowes Harbour is still open and ‘cannot refuse entry’ to vessels who need to go through or…
Read MoreStay at home, play at home to help keep Island safer
Isle of Wight ObserverParents and carers are reminded that play areas on the Isle of Wight are closed while everyone should be staying…
Read MoreHelping hand for scaffolding firms
Island Roads and the Isle of Wight Council have given a helping hand to Island scaffolding firms by suspending charges…
Read MoreFears that domestic abuse cases will increase during COVID-19
As people are told to lockdown and stay at home, fears have been rising for another vulnerable group in these…
Read MoreIsland NHS staff ‘receiving better protection levels’
Isle of Wight NHS staff fighting the coronavirus are receiving better levels of personal protection equipment, according to a national…
Read More£400 million to keep vital buses running
Isle of Wight buses are among those nationwide who will continue to serve those who rely on them thanks to…
Read MoreStay ‘fire safe’ during the coronavirus crisis
The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people of its advice to keep safe during the coronavirus…
Read MorePaul to release new album after crowdfunding boost
Popular Isle of Wight singer/songwriter Paul Armfield admits he is overwhelmed by the support he has received from fans and…
Read MoreIW Labour welcomes new leader Sir Kier
The appointment of new Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer has been welcomed by Isle of Wight Labour, after he won…
Read MoreStudents told how exams markings will be decided
Students on the Isle of Wight who were facing exams in the coming months can breathe a sigh of relief,…
Read MoreIsland donkeys take centre stage on Channel 4 show
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary featured live on Channel 4’s The Steph Show on Tuesday lunchtime. The show’s producers…
Read MoreKey worker leaves message of thanks
NHS staff and key workers right across the Island have come in for a lot of praise during this crisis…
Read MoreFriends of Animals thank our readers
The Friends of the Animals charity has thanked IW Observer readers for their kind donations, after we highlighted their plea…
Read MoreGrants available for community groups
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) are working in partnership with the National Emergencies Trust (NET) to…
Read MoreHovertravel give helping hands across the water
The Isle of Wight Gin Distillery is using Hovertravel to speed its Wight Wash hand sanitiser across the Solent. With…
Read MoreMessage in a tableau
The congregation of Ryde Baptist Church is not congregating, but they are still trying to send a message of hope…
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