Double for Palmer as Yarmouth SC return to water
Isle of Wight ObserverYarmouth Sailing Club’s first official race of the season was held under social distancing procedures to comply with Government instructions,…
Read MoreMini Cooper driver jailed following fatal collision
A mini driven by 20-year-old Yaashmi Ravikumar collided with a Fiat Bravo and a bus on Forest Road in Newport
Read MoreGurnard Sailing Club awarded National Youth Excellence Status
The BYS Recognised Club initiative sees the sport’s governing body, the RYA, working alongside sailing clubs around the country to…
Read MoreWightlink schedules more weekend sailings
Wightlink will be operating more sailings at weekends on both its Portsmouth-Fishbourne and Lymington-Yarmouth routes from Friday 24 July 2020.
Read MoreBembridge Redwings and One-Designs have first races of the summer
It is clearly going to be a very different summer this year and fleet numbers, particularly of Redwings, are expected…
Read MoreLookout tower demolition refused by Council
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterThe demolition of a historical watchtower in Freshwater has been refused by the Isle of Wight Council.
Read MoreVisitor restrictions remain at St Mary’s Hospital
Visitors to patients in St Mary’s Hospital, Newport, may have to wait a bit longer before they can see their…
Read MoreLong awaited reunions at Orchard House Care Centre
For some residents at Orchard House Care Centre in Newport the long awaited reunion with family and friends became a…
Read MorePlace your order to borrow from your local library again
Readers of all ages will be able to book a slot to borrow pre-ordered books from Isle of Wight libraries…
Read MoreSWR shortlisted for five railway awards
The team currently maintaining the 80-year-old trains running on the Island Line have been recognised as part of the Fleet…
Read MoreIsland hospice receives £3,000 donation
The Mountbatten Hospice on the Isle of Wight has received £3,000 from local Freemasons.
Read MoreFunding u-turn saves local LGBTQ+ charity
Funding for an LGBTQ+ charity on the Isle of Wight has saved it from closing at the last minute.
Read MoreIsland recycling shortlisted for national awards
The Isle of Wight Council has been shortlisted in two categories at the annual MRW (Materials Recycling World) National Recycling…
Read MoreNo new Covid-19 cases registered in care homes since May
There have been no new coronavirus cases in care homes since the end of May.
Read MoreCouncil reaffirms commitment to protect Island jobs and boost the local economy
The Isle of Wight Council has this afternoon (9 July) reaffirmed its commitment to protect local jobs and help safeguard…
Read MoreCouncil go ahead with plans to buy Venture Quays
The Isle of Wight Council is to go ahead with the purchase of Venture Quays, despite worries about their financial…
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