Advanced technology that will improve eye health
Isle of Wight ObserverSt. Mary’s Hospital is now equipped with new and innovative technology, that will improve diagnosis of a patient’s eye disease.
Read MoreNew homes and safe matchmaking make space for more moggies
An Island adoption centre is celebrating the success of a new contact-free way to take in and home needy cats…
Read MoreProbation service: Staff shortfall leads to ‘sharp decline’
A cost-cutting restructure has had a ‘profound’ effect on a probation service, according to inspectors.
Read MoreCowes men’s and ladies’ football clubs join forces
Historic agreement for new season
Read MoreSweetcorn Fayre cancelled for 2020
It’s never easy cancelling an event but the team at Arreton Barns have made the decision to cancel this year's…
Read MoreMP objects to Isle of Wight oil exploration
Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, has submitted formal objections to plans for oil drilling at Arreton.
Read MoreNew affordable homes to be built in Shalfleet
This 100% affordable rural development will build a whole new community at the site, with 13 homes for affordable rent…
Read MoreEast Cowes receives Government support for flood defences
East Cowes is set to receive Government support for new flood defences to protect homes and businesses.
Read MoreNew Station Manager for National Coastwatch Needles
National Coastwatch Needles have appointed a new station manager to take over from Tony Stables at the end of his…
Read MoreDouble for Palmer as Yarmouth SC return to water
Yarmouth 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…
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