Do you have a photogenic four-legged friend?
Carole DennettDog lovers of the Island rejoice. It’s International Dog Day on Wednesday (August 26) and your favourite local newspaper will…
Read MoreIs Britain’s best beer garden in Ventnor?
The Spyglass Inn has reached the final ten in a national competition to find Britain’s Best Beer Garden. The popular…
Read MorePlan for your health over Bank Holiday
As we approach the August bank holiday Islanders are being reminded to ensure they order repeat prescriptions in good time.…
Read MoreIsland research and development facility for pain relief all set to become reality
A local farmer who harvests an unusual crop is celebrating meeting all criteria set by the Home Office to move…
Read MoreCoastal protection works planned as part of new partnership
A multi-million pound programme of coastal protection works looks set to reduce the risk of flooding and coastal erosion to…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Aqua Park now open
After much anticipation, bookings have today gone ‘live’ for the Isle of Wight’s first outdoor, floating Aqua Park at Tapnell…
Read MoreCowes Lifeboat Involved in Exhaustive Search for Jet-Skier
Cowes RNLI lifeboat took part in one of the most comprehensive searches of the Solent for some years, after an…
Read MoreNew ‘NET Coronavirus Programme’ launches to help those in need
A new Covid-19 response fund worth £500,000 has launched today to support the local charities, community groups and voluntary organisations…
Read MoreFloating Bridge faces further spell out of action
The Isle of Wight Council have issued an update statement on the ill-fated Floating Bridge, which it seems could be…
Read MoreTrail-blazing housing and jobs scheme to set the standard for future development
Nature and sustainability are at the heart of a flagship affordable housing and rural business park scheme which the Isle…
Read MoreNew responsibilities for Deputy Council Leader
Council leader Dave Stewart has today confirmed that his deputy, Councillor Stuart Hutchinson, will be leading on the Councils Coronavirus…
Read MoreSolent LEP set to fund £15.9 million first step to recovery
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced plans to invest £15.9 million in several significant projects in a move…
Read MoreIsland ambassadors helping beachgoers stay Covid-safe
If you visit a beach or park this summer it will be hard to miss these Isle of Wight Council…
Read MoreEnd of the road in sight for Shanklin traffic light chaos
A long-running saga involving temporary traffic lights that have brought chaos and frustration on the road leading to Shanklin seafront,…
Read MoreMore sailings in August on Wightlink’s car ferry routes
Isle of Wight ObserverFollowing increased demand for cross-Solent travel, Wightlink is pleased to announce more services on its Portsmouth-Fishbourne and Lymington-Yarmouth routes in…
Read MoreNewport Roman Villa set to reopen tomorrow
Newport Roman Villa will reopen tomorrow, Monday (3 August) with new health and safety measures in place. Explore the incredible…
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