Council ‘Rich List’ doubles in a year
Chris CornfordSix Isle of Wight Council officers have appeared in this year’s Town Hall Rich List published this week by the…
Read MoreA post-lockdown sales boost for small businesses – A new website for 60% less!
Isle of Wight ObserverThis past year has not been an easy time for many small businesses. With restrictions starting to ease many are…
Read MorePole in path problems
A telegraph pole in the middle of a new footpath in Freshwater may have to be relocated, despite meeting minimum…
Read MoreParkhurst deal done – but no time for scrutiny
The Isle of Wight Council this week reached an eleventh-hour agreement with the government to take ownership of roads and…
Read More‘Don’t panic’ says councillor
A leading Newport business will not reopen when lockdown restrictions for shops are lifted on April 12 – but the…
Read MoreRed squirrel walk for brave Amelia
A Newport teenager, with a rare, life-limiting, neurological condition, will be taking on the Red Squirrel trails from Newport to…
Read MoreAn “utter farce”
Isle of Wight Council proposals for the future of a 170-year-old primary school were described as ‘an utter farce’ this…
Read MoreEgg-stra special Easter surprises By
A Newport teenager has spent the last week delivering Easter eggs and treats to care homes around the Island. Macie…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: A week of sighs
I’ve been sighing a lot this week, although my biggest ever sigh (of relief) came two years ago. I’d had…
Read MoreGate Lane Toilets Freshwater Bay
Better disabled loos have been proposed in fresh plans for new £130,000 toilets in Freshwater Bay. Last year plans were…
Read MoreReaders picture of the week
This beautiful sunset over Ryde was taken by Rob Whapham. Rob has been doing photography for nine years. He lives…
Read MoreRepair shop challenge from Shanklin brothers
Two Island brothers will be appearing on the BCC’s Repair Shop today (Friday 30th March). Max and Joe Fallone, who…
Read MoreWight Pride event called off due to Covid concerns
Wight Pride have cancelled the Parade and Pride event, due to be held on July 17. The final milestone on…
Read MoreFiremen get a soaking from West Wight kids
Freshwater firemen got more than they bargained for when they visited West Wight Nursery in Totland on Monday 29th March…
Read MoreAn Easter topper for Brighstone post box
There’s plenty of egg-citement in Brighstone in preparation for Easter Sunday. The Brighstone Knit and Natter Group, featuring Liz Brammall,…
Read MoreEaster wishes to Afton Ward
Pupils from a Cowes primary school have sent an Easter card and chocolate to patients in Afton Ward at St…
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