Pupils reach for the STARS with active travel plan
Press ReleaseActive travel has left pupils and staff at one Island primary school seeing STARS. Wootton Primary School has been commended…
Read MoreEnergy rebate payments continue to be paid out to eligible Islanders
The Isle of Wight Council continues to work hard to make energy rebate payments to eligible residents as swiftly as…
Read MoreCorrection – Classic Car Show
In today’s paper (Friday July 8) there was a error stating that the Vectis Historic Vehicle Club Classic Car Show…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 182
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Read MoreHave your archaeological finds identified at free family fun day
To celebrate the National Festival of Archaeology, Newport Roman Villa will be hosting a free archaeology day on Saturday 16…
Read MoreIsland artist Emily displays her ‘Tree of Life’ at Quay Arts
Island student Emily Mills has been given the opportunity to display her final GCSE piece at Quay Arts. Emily has…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Council to submit bid for £1.73m of Government ”Shared Prosperity” funds
Isle of Wight Council to submit bid for £1.73m of Government ”Shared Prosperity” funds. A recommendation to submit a detailed…
Read More‘People First Zone’ aims to shift priority from cars and vehicles to pedestrians and shoppers
New plans that could shift the priority from cars and vehicles to pedestrians and shoppers in key areas of Newport…
Read MoreMan admits stabbing in Oakfield, Isle of Wight
A man has admitted stabbing someone in Oakfield, Isle of Wight, at a plea hearing yesterday (Monday 5 July). Police…
Read MoreIslanders warned of rental scam
Islanders are being warned about potential scams that could see people desperate for a home out of pocket and no…
Read MoreWightFibre full-fibre broadband now available to 40,000 premises on the Isle of Wight
Gigabit Island Rollout reaches halfway mark WightFibre today announced over 40,000 premises on the Isle of Wight can now receive…
Read MoreNew discretionary energy rebate scheme launched
Islanders are set to be given a helping hand with the cost of living courtesy of money distributed by the…
Read MoreNew police recruit
The Island’s police force has recruited its newest member, and he’s going to have a unique role. Marley is a…
Read MoreNick nails it
IW Observer.co.ukBonchurch-based 27-year-old discus thrower Nick Percy secured his fifth British championships gold medal in Manchester with a 65m throw, extending…
Read MoreHigh Sheriff meets Shanklin volunteers
The Island’s High Sheriff, Kay Marriott, visited Shanklin last weekend to meet volunteers from local organisations that provide much needed…
Read MoreJubilee medals for RNLI volunteers
A total of 21 members of the Cowes RNLI crew received their Platinum Jubilee Medals from Isle of Wight Deputy…
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