Island line services protected in the short term as franchising hits the rails
Carole DennettMinisters today have abrubtly ended rail franchising with rail operators being moved onto more demanding Emergency Recovery Management Agreements (ERMAs),…
Read MoreDramatic fall in face to face GP appointments
Are you suprised at how few face-to-face appointments have taken place - or are there more than you expected? There…
Read MoreKind IW Observer readers make generous donations
Suzie Metcalfe, a volunteer for the Ventnor Community Foodbank was pleased to see the report in the IW Observer about…
Read MorePriest walks the wight to fund solar panels for well in his home village
An Island priest has completed a 26-mile charity walk to celebrate his 40th birthday and raise money for his village…
Read MoreHolmsey – Hurrah for Bob – at last he’s come good!
I knew it would happen eventually, he just needed time. Patience is a virtue we’re told, although like most humans,…
Read MoreBecome a Hide and Seeker to take part in the sport of kings
Islanders who enjoy horse racing will have missed being able to attend the sport in person over recent months. Although…
Read MoreSchool bus for disabled teenager – Sorted!
A single mother, whose teenage son with cerebral palsy was left without a school bus place, has won her battle…
Read MoreDo you have a photogenic four-legged friend?
Dog 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…
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