Platform one students release second singles
Chris CornfordNadia Robertson and Beth Brookfield have returned with their second singles. They have quickly become some of the Island’s fresh…
Read MoreCharlotte White walking a marathon
An eight-year-old Ryde girl has walked a marathon in just five days to raise money for the Cats Protection Adoption…
Read MoreBroken glass laid to deter bikers?
Shalfleet photographer, Michelle Jackson, has raised concerns that broken glass could be being used to deter cyclists after a country…
Read MoreScallywags still going strong after 25 years
Scallywags Fun Club celebrated its 25th birthday on Tuesday and promised lots more fun for years to come. Scallywags opened…
Read MoreBoris brings a new lease of life to care home residents
The residents of a West Wight nursing home have a new spring in their step – thanks to a bunny…
Read MoreGreen-fingered Darren is POTY about dahlias
A West Wight flower champion has been crowned ‘POTY’ by The National Dahlia Society. Darren Everest, of Cranmore, received one…
Read MoreCovid update
Two new Covid cases were confirmed on the Island yesterday (yesterday) to bring the cumulative total since the start of…
Read MoreReaders picture of the week
This beautiful picture of the moon was taken by Michael Cooper of Whippingham. Michael, who is now retired, has been…
Read MoreCouncil ‘Rich List’ doubles in a year
Six 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…
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