Ryde neighbours celebrate with a Postcode Lottery Win
Isle of Wight ObserverFour people in Ryde are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The Nelson Crescent neighbours…
Read MoreEmergency services at cliff fall near Shanklin
A second major cliff fall in the space of a few weeks near Shanklin sent emergency services racing to the…
Read MoreChinook helicpoter exercise at Seaclose in case of emergency
Many Islanders probably spotted a Chinook helicopter flying over Newport this lunchtime. It was all part of a rehearsal for…
Read MoreRyde School students make shields for carers
Members of the Design Technology department of Ryde School are in school during lockdown as part of the team looking…
Read MoreIslanders warned to be wary of Council Tax refund scam
Trading Standards are warning Island residents to be wary of emails received purporting to be from Council Tax. The message…
Read MoreBig thanks to Morrisons
Gaynor Rhead, General Manager of Orchard House Care Centre, Fairlee Road, Newport, has asked us to pass on a massive…
Read MoreThousands take part in digital services over Easter
THOUSANDS of people took part in digital services that were live-streamed or pre-recorded by C of E churches in south-east…
Read MoreChildline provides lifeline to vulnerable children during lockdown
Childline can today reveal it has seen large numbers of children getting in touch due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), carrying out…
Read MorePrimary school allocations – 99% of parents gain a school of their choice
The allocation of Isle of Wight primary school places were announced yesterday (Thursday), with 99 per cent of Island parents…
Read MoreBob urges Island businesses to check funding criteria
MP Bob Seely has again encouraged Island businesses to take advantage of emergency funding which is available through the Solent…
Read MoreNew partnership will support hard-hit Island families
The Isle of Wight Council has teamed up with the Getaway Foundation to support hard-hit families struggling in the wake…
Read MoreMP welcomes decision to allow more workers to be furloughed
MP Bob Seely has welcomed the Government’s decision to enable thousands more workers to be furloughed. The Treasury’s decision to…
Read MoreA 13th Covid-19 patient dies at St Mary’s Hospital
A 13th person in the care of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has died having tested positive for COVID-19.…
Read MoreEntries now open for this year’s Cowes Classics Week
The Royal London Yacht Club, organisers of Cowes Classics Week, is delighted to announce that entry for the 13th edition…
Read MoreJoin Neighbourhood Watch & help communities support one another
Now, more than ever, it is important that communities come together to support one another in these unprecedented times. Hampshire…
Read MoreNew NHS Trust service to help keep families in touch
Isle of Wight NHS Trust has launched a new service to help families stay in touch with their loved ones…
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