Tories vote for a new leader who can’t wait to stand down
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Conservative group at County Hall has elected Cllr Clare Mosdell, who represents Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey, as their new…
Read MoreRemembering Alix Goddard raises Mountbatten funds
A fund-raising day for the Island’s only hospice raised thousands of pounds on Sunday. Goddards impressive new brewery, at Branstone…
Read MoreHallowe’en with a difference
Fed up with the same old Hallowe’en? Bored of zombies, pig heads, blood and gore? Then join the Isle of…
Read MoreIs MP playing politics on Island education?
Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, has been accused of “politicising” education by the IW councillor responsible for education. On…
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Read MoreA new Warrior could be a hero
Eleven years ago, cadets from Island units took part in a sponsored Round the Island Cadet Relay, to raise funds…
Read MoreNative oysters return to the Solent’s waters
By A & S Whitewood Conservation charity, the Blue Marine Foundation, launched the Solent Seascape Project in January, aiming to…
Read MoreTractor run for charity
Mal ButlerA long line of tractors wound its way up the Military Road as part of a charity ride-out on Sunday.…
Read MorePearl performance for 30th anniversary
Shanklin’s Town Brass Band celebrated their 30th anniversary, since they reformed, at Shanklin’s United Reformed Church (URC) this week, with…
Read MoreNew property advice service in Ventnor
A new business has opened in Ventnor, called Coates Property & Financial Solutions. The venture is owned by David Coates,…
Read MoreGREENFINGERS: The weather is playing up – again!
I think it’s fair to say that no two years are the same, and that is certainly true where Mother…
Read MoreUnsafe vapes seized
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA thousand ‘unsafe’ vapes have been seized, and warnings issued for underage vapes selling on the Island. Acting on intelligence,…
Read MoreHave your say on sea defences
The Environment Agency working with the Isle of Wight Council, is launching a consultation for residents of Sandown, Shanklin and…
Read MoreShih Tzu club has first meet
A new Shih Tzu club has been set up on the Island and celebrated its first meeting at Appley on…
Read MoreAutumn Show has over 400 entries
Bob Castle stole the show – again – as more than 400 entries were exhibited at the recent Brighstone Horticultural…
Read MoreCrumbling coastline threatens iconic Island road
Tilly WalderMother Nature showed she couldn’t be tamed this week, but the Isle of Wight Council wants to find a way…
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