‘Seconds out’ in the council chamber – our elected representatives at work
Carole DennettLooking for a masterclass in maturity? Best steer clear of the latest YouTube hit — “Wednesday’s IW Council meltdown.” It…
Read MoreIW Observer 269
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Read MoreCompetition Win a family ticket to Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Following a successful 2023, winning Heritage Railway of the Year and welcoming a record number of visitors, the Isle of…
Read MoreSpring Flower Show has more than 200 entries on Saturday
More than 200 entries from over 40 exhibitors were on display at the Freshwater Horticultural Society’s Spring Flower Show at…
Read MoreIsland Roads charity boost helps The Way Forward
An Island charity has taken delivery of a minibus purchased with the help of a £14,000 grant from Island Roads’…
Read More‘Good’ Ofsted rating celebrated by Brighstone Primary School
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterBrighstone CE Primary School is celebrating achieving a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted following a recent inspection. Children, staff and parents…
Read MoreCouncillor claims lack of maintenance caused distillery to withdraw from Ryde
Lack of maintenance at the former Ryde Arena ice rink caused the business behind Mermaid Gin to withdraw from major…
Read MoreIW Council celebrates the Island’s transatlantic rowers
The heroic achievement of three Island friends who completed a transatlantic row to raise awareness of ocean pollution has been…
Read MoreVillage angry about GP surgery closure
The ‘closure’ of an Isle of Wight doctors’ surgery has been called a “stab in the back” by angry residents…
Read MoreCouncillors to receive progress report on potential committee-style governance
Isle of Wight councillors are set to receive a progress report on the possibility of switching to a new committee-style…
Read MorePlucky performance – possible promotion
IW Ladies 1st XI battled bravely and deserved more than a point in their 0-0 draw at home to 4th-placed…
Read MoreOfficial opening planned for Ventnor walkway improvement works
An afternoon of activities are being planned to celebrate the opening of Ventnor’s Rene Howe Walk (The Cascade) on Good…
Read MoreJust days left to vote for the Isle of Wight to win England’s Tourism Superstar
There are just days left to vote for the Isle of Wight as winner of a national competition. The IW…
Read MoreNewport eyesore could become new housing
An eyesore site in the heart of Newport could be bought by the IW Council to make way for housing.…
Read MoreBowls bonanza at Ryde Bowls
Ryde Indoor Bowls played a 3-lane match against Camphill Bowls Club. Ryde, led by Ladies club captain, Anne Bernard, won…
Read MoreNewport bombing victim is finally recognised 80 years later
On the morning of April 7, 1943, eight Luftwaffe planes dropped bombs on Newport, causing devastation. There has always been…
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