M-Stone DJ marathon to raise funds for Mountbatten
Isle of Wight ObserverIsle of Wight DJ M-Stone will be embarking on a marathon stint on his DJ sets this weekend, to raise…
Read MoreRed Funnel celebrates Red Kestrel’s first anniversary
Red Funnel Ferries is celebrating the first year of service for Red Kestrel, its dedicated freight-only ferry, as she reaches…
Read MoreIslanders join hands to support care sector with PPE supplies
With the Isle of Wight’s residential and home-care sector faced with unprecedented challenges and needs in the Covid-19 crisis, Island…
Read MorePopular Classic Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend latest victim of Covid-19
The IW Bus Museum and CAMRA have announced today that the Classic Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend, due to be…
Read MoreWightlink thanks freight and delivery companies
Wightlink has been working closely with hauliers and distribution companies as it prioritises the movement of freight – including much-needed…
Read MoreNo national timetable for the reopening of schools
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterThe government has announced five things that must happen before schools reopen — as no date is set for schools…
Read MoreCrowd around – new fund available from Sovereign Housing Association
A new fund from Sovereign Housing Association will enable local businesses, community projects, social enterprises, creatives and self-employed people across…
Read MoreSouth coast artists supporting young carers during pandemic
Artists across the South coast are working to raise funds to help YMCA Fairthorne Group support young carers through the…
Read MoreLocal politicians respond to national media reports on Island as a test-bed for early end to lockdown
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely and Leader of the IW Council Dave Stewart have responded to national media reports…
Read More‘Light A Candle’ campaign for Mountbatten
An Isle of Wight business is supporting Mountbatten Isle of Wight by asking its community to purchase its handmade charity…
Read MoreTwo more COVID-19 deaths on the Isle of Wight
Two more people have sadly died on the Isle of Wight after testing positive for coronavirus. The total number of…
Read MoreCommunity garden in Freshwater to become bin store
Plans have been approved for Southern Housing Group (SHG) to install 16 waste stores, which will house 64 bins, in…
Read MoreCouncil looking for additional mortuary space on the Island
Additional facilities are being looked at by the Isle of Wight Council to provide extra mortuary facilities. It comes following…
Read MoreIncrease in demand for domestic abuse services
Domestic abuse services on the Island have reported a surge in calls since social distancing guidelines came into force. YouFirst,…
Read MoreNational newspaper says local politicians lobbying for Island to leave lock-down early
Local politicians are seeking to persuade the Government that the Isle of Wight should become a test-bed for lockdown-easing measures…
Read MoreFour more coronavirus cases recorded on the Isle of Wight
The number of people on the Isle of Wight tested positive for coronavirus now stands at 73, an increase of…
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