Unanimous decision on favoured purchaser for primary school
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA maritime attraction can move into a former primary school after its bid was accepted by the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreFEATURE: Getting your boat ready for 2024
Isle of Wight ObserverAfter a long and dismal winter, the sailing and boating season beckons Islanders once more with the promise of crystal-clear…
Read MoreStubbing out smoking
More than £2.5 million will be spent on boosting stop smoking services on the Island as the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreWhat’s going on at Red Funnel?
Documents filed at Companies House suggests that Red Funnel may soon be on the lookout for new owners. Eight directors…
Read MoreOpening up Undercliff Drive would be ‘a risk too far’
Reinstating the collapsed Undercliff Drive near Ventnor would be ‘foolish’, the Isle of Wight Council leader has said, following a…
Read MoreSAILING: Entries are now open for Contessa racing
The 2024 Contessa Regatta, hosted by the Royal Solent Yacht Club in Yarmouth, from Friday, May 31 to June 2,…
Read MoreMottistone Gardens honour National Village Hall Week
A celebration of village life takes place at Mottistone Gardens next Saturday (March 23), as part of National Village Hall…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Geoff Brodie – Isle of Wight Councillor for Pan & Barton
Democracy. A concept some politicians struggle with. Particularly those who hold power or those who expect to gain power. See…
Read MoreTownswomen’s Guild awards money to Island sports centre
Tennyson Townswomen’s Guild has awarded £200 to West Wight Sports Centre following its annual meeting. The guild’s chairman, Cheryl May,…
Read MoreHelping owners of holiday lets with fire safety risk assessments
As the holiday season draws near, owners of holiday lets are preparing their properties and ensuring they are legally compliant.…
Read MoreA great family treat for the Easter holidays – the Isle of Wight Spring Art & Garden Fair
Are you looking for a fantastic treat for the family this Easter holiday? Then don’t miss the Island’s first big…
Read MoreCommunity commemorative garden initiative at the Broadway Centre
Members from community groups in Sandown joined together to launch a community commemorative garden initiative, at Sandown’s Broadway Centre. The…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Being poor is tough – I remember all too well
I come from a broken home, and by the time the dust settled, my Mum and Dad lived 80 miles…
Read MoreEast Wight Primary group has changed its strategy
East Wight Primary group which is hoping to stop Conservative candidate, Joe Robertson, from being elected has changed its strategy.…
Read MoreMemorial concert for Medina Marching Band chairman Kevin Hayward
Medina Marching Band is holding a Spring Memorial Concert in memory of the band’s late chairman, Kevin Hayward. Kevin took…
Read MoreTriple A destination for vinyl fans
Two music lovers have opened a new record shop in Newport. Andy Barding, who opened the original AAA Records in…
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