Islander plane reaches its 55th birthday
Isle of Wight ObserverIsland aircraft manufacturers Britten-Norman are this week celebrating the 55th anniversary of the maiden flight of their world famous Islander…
Read MoreFace coverings to be compulsory for floating bridge foot passengers
Face coverings will be compulsory for foot passengers using Cowes floating bridge from Monday (15 June)
Read MoreBrading Haven Yacht Club celebrate their 70th anniversary
Brading Haven Yacht Club is 70 years young and managed to celebrate their anniversary with a well-managed and safe recreational…
Read MoreNo Covid-19 deaths on Island in past two weeks
Number of people with virus has also slowed down
Read MoreCouncillor critic of roundabout roadworks in Newport
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA COUNCILLOR has raised concerns about the continuing, controversial, roadworks to turn St Mary’s Roundabout into a junction, as a…
Read MoreConstruction time extension under new government rules
The government noted the construction industry needed to be able to adapt its normal practices as a number of developers…
Read MoreBoost to museum links with Island schools
A popular museums and schools programme on the Island has secured funding for the third year running.
Read More£20,000 to support Citizens Advice’s ongoing response to Coronavirus
The funding is assisting the charity in remotely delivering a much-needed and valued service, as they respond to the impact…
Read MoreFormer timber yard could be converted into block of flats
The site, on West Street, Newport, which is currently only a concrete space, would add six flats in a three-storey…
Read MoreDon’t bank on it: Plans change for Cowes premises
A former bank on Cowes High Street could be turned into a house — after no buyers came forward to…
Read MoreRed Funnel announces changes to its chosen Charities of the Year
Red Funnel today announced that Isle of Wight Independent Life Boats will be deferred as its Charity of the Year…
Read MoreAmy White Theatre cancels their 2020 pantomime
The Amy White Theatre has taken the decision not to put on their very popular pantomime at East Cowes Town…
Read MoreLoan funding to help businesses ‘Restart, Restore and Recover’
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has allocated loan funding to support businesses in the area with the launch of…
Read MorePutting the colour into Ryde seafront’s summer beds
Ryde seafront will once again be blooming this summer — thanks to the efforts of volunteer planters.
Read MoreAppeal made following fatal collision on Downs Road
Officers were called to The Downs Road at 7.38am to reports of a single vehicle collision.
Read MoreTemporary changes to Island high streets from Monday
Anyone heading into Newport on Monday will notice something a bit different
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