Long awaited reunions at Orchard House Care Centre
Isle of Wight ObserverFor 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
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterFunding 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…
Read MoreDaish’s vehemently deny Leicester guests staying at Shanklin hotel
Daish’s Hotel in Shanklin have vehemently denied damaging claims that they have allowed a coach load of guests from Leicester…
Read MoreLibrary extension plans halted due to projected costs
A community group’s plans to extend a library to provide more activities have been cancelled — due to the projected…
Read MoreDimbola tearoom opens and museum to reopen in August
The newly refurbished Dimbola Tearoom is re-opening this Saturday.
Read MoreEssential maintenance on floating bridge from 14 July
Essential maintenance work is to be carried out on Cowes floating bridge this month in advance of an expected increase…
Read MoreChanges to Wightlink’s Portsmouth-Fishbourne service
From Monday 13 July 2020, all customers on Wightlink’s Portsmouth-Fishbourne route will be asked to leave their vehicles after embarkation…
Read MoreIsland’s homeless families get helping hand
Southern Housing Group, one of the island’s leading housing and care providers, has been awarded a contract from the local…
Read MoreRed Funnel updates customers on changes to its ‘stay in vehicle’ sailings
Red Funnel has provided advance notice to its customers that it will be transitioning all sailings back to their usual…
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