Heating costs become ‘unaffordable’ on an Island housing estate
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter“Angry and frustrated” parents say their young children are going cold as heating costs on an Island housing estate skyrocket…
Read MoreHow much will you be paying your local council?
Island residents have been getting their increased council tax bills for the year ahead — with some Islanders in for…
Read MoreIW Council has agreed to purchase a Newport eyesore
The IW Council has agreed to buy an eyesore site in the heart of Newport, but is keeping the price…
Read MoreTime trials in rowing on River Medina
Isle of Wight ObserverSunday saw the second of the 2024 IW Rowing Forum time trials on the Medina, hosted by Newport Rowing Club.…
Read MoreCommunity comes together to support a new skatepark
The Freshwater community came together in an extraordinary display of solidarity and support to raise £2,000, towards the new village…
Read MoreNewport teams top Divisions 2 and 3 in table tennis
by Debbie Yates Division Two Ryde Lizards 2 v Havenstreet Hooters 8, Ryde Revellers 5 v Ryde Rockets 5, Ryde…
Read MoreFunding boost for Island swimming pools to improve energy efficiency and reduce running costs
Public swimming pools on the Island are set to receive a welcome funding boost. Pools at Ryde, Sandown and Freshwater…
Read MoreDo you recognise this man?
The police would like to speak to him after a 33-year-old man was the subject of racial abuse in the…
Read MoreAngel Radio celebrates it’s 25th birthday on air
Angel Radio IW celebrates its 25th birthday on air this year, and 17 years full time broadcasting on FM. Established…
Read MorePopular food festival The Great Wight Bite will return to Cowes
Popular food and drink festival, The Great Wight Bite, is set to return to Northwood House, Cowes, later this year.…
Read MoreSpring Show is well supported with more than 200 exhibits
Despite such a difficult start to the growing season, around 220 exhibits were displayed at the Niton & Whitwell Horticultural…
Read MoreHurricane heroes head Hampshire in rugby
Counties Two leaders, Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes, took a giant step forward to winning the Division in beating United Services…
Read MoreCharity status for Amazon World
The Island’s much-loved zoo, Amazon World Zoo Park, has been awarded charity status. Amazon World Zoo Park has been one…
Read MoreUPDATE: Are dermatology services moving to Portsmouth?
The highly-regarded Lighthouse Clinic in Crocker Street, Newport, is currently unable to make new appointments or further bookings for previously-referred…
Read More’Croft and Coburg convincingly clear in football
With matches played in sun, hail and rain, conditions played a part for Island sides. Whitecroft and Barton and Osborne…
Read MoreAnnual PEACH art exhibition celebrates the creativity of Island pupils
The creativity of Island pupils will be showcased and celebrated in a new art exhibition opening at Newport’s Quay Arts…
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