UPDATED – police appeal to identify people
Isle of Wight ObserverPolice received a report that on Wednesday afternoon of Wednesday 3 April, a man was witnessed causing physical harm to…
Read MoreWhy didn’t health bosses inform patients about their plans?
Carole DennettHampshire & Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (H&IW ICB) did not follow the correct procedures when changing a contract…
Read MoreFee increase for marriages, cremations and burials
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterGetting married, holding a funeral or being cremated on the Island has just got more expensive. The IW Council has…
Read MoreHear the story of the IW volunteer soldiers
On Friday, April 12, retired army colonel, Patrick Crowley, will be coming to the Drill Hall, in Newport, to talk…
Read MoreSarah takes on the London Marathon to raise money for cancer charity
Mal ButlerA charity worker is going the extra mile to raise money for Breast Cancer Now by taking part in her…
Read MoreFind out the secrets of wildlife in winter with Pink Cow Theatre
Pink Cow Theatre, in association with Apollo Youth Theatre in Newport, presents ‘Going South for Winter’ – a perfect springtime…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 9 April 1859
The Isle of Wight Observer tells of a time when parliament actually took an interest in the financial dealings of…
Read MoreIsland photographers featured in a Finnish biosphere exhibition
Four Island photographers have been featured in an exhibition celebrating Finnish UNESCO Biosphere Reserve’s 30th anniversary, and connections with Biosphere…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Heather Humby MBE, Sandown town councillor and former Mayor
Fifty years ago, in 1974, I had been a member of Sandown & Shanklin Urban District Council (UDC), one of…
Read MoreCrucial campaign is commemorated in Sandown
Former service personnel, and Sandown councillors, Frank Baldry, Paddy Lightfoot, and Ian Ward took part in a small commemoration at…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 5th April 2024
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
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Read MoreWest Wight Alpacas national victory in Telford
West Wight Alpacas had a lot to cheer about as Wellow Hip Hip Hooray won the National Supreme Champion Suri…
Read MoreKevin remembered at band’s spring concert
Medina Marching Band’s spring concert was performed in memory of their late chairman, Kevin Hayward, who passed away on February…
Read MoreLocal family charity reopens after flooding
Local charity, Tidal Family Support, has reopened. The Ryde-based organisation works with families that are separating or divorcing, with a…
Read MoreCouncil’s contact centre reduces it’s open times
Islanders can no longer seek help and advice from the IW Council’s contact centre at the weekend, after the authority…
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