‘Heart of my World’ photography winners announced
Isle of Wight ObserverSix budding photographers from Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight have scooped £600 in a photography competition run by housing…
Read MoreFlying the flag for the Armed Forces
The flying of the Armed Forces Flag at County Hall today (Monday, 22 June) marked the start of national Armed…
Read MoreSt Helens Duver flies its Seaside Award for 2020
St Helens Duver is named as one of country’s best beaches by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy
Read More250 Island marriages or civil partnerships put on hold
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterCoronavirus has disrupted everyone in one way or another but for 250 unfortunate couples on the Isle of Wight, their…
Read MoreImpact of lockdown on Isle of Wight guest house
An Isle of Wight guest house owner has spoken about the real impact lockdown is having on his business —…
Read MoreArt Exhibition coincides with launch of Operation Geranium
One Art Gallery space has re opened on the Isle Of Wight with a brand new Exhibition of Artworks collected…
Read MoreSafety first as Wightlink journeys increase
Wightlink has produced a short film showing the steps it is taking to ensure travel is as safe as possible…
Read MoreSpice bus could become permanent holiday destination at Island Harbour
If you really, really want to stay in the world-famous Spice Bus, plans have been submitted by its owner for…
Read MoreHovertravel planning for a new built-for-purpose workshop
Plans to demolish ‘poorly constructed’ workshops and replace them with a built-for-purpose workshop have been submitted by Hovertravel.
Read MoreFormer care home could be converted to accommodate workers
A care home, which was shut down after a damning inspection, could become a temporary home for workers, if planning…
Read MoreMP says claimant figures reflect need for Island recovery plan
Latest figures showing the extent of furloughing and unemployment on the Isle of Wight as a result of the Covid-19…
Read MoreShanklin Chine set to open in July following careful consideration
After careful consideration and following Government Guidelines, Shanklin Chine and Fisherman’s Cottage Inn will re-open on Thursday, July 2
Read MoreUnique talent takes winning spot at RSPCA One Fun Day
Charlotte, who adopted Bettie from the RSPCA Isle of Wight branch’s Godshill Animal Rescue Centre, said: “I have had cats…
Read MoreFunding awarded to West Wight Sports & Community Centre
The National Emergencies Trust (NET) has partnered with HIWCF to award West Wight Sports & Community Centre a grant of…
Read MoreLocal produce back on Wightlink’s shelves as retail resumes
Wightlink re-opened the cafes at its Portsmouth and Fishbourne ports this week.
Read MoreSchools slowly opening to up to more students
Schools have slowly been opening to more students this week but with no ‘clear message’, one Island headteacher has said…
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