Drop in to a session to give your views on education
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight Council is currently holding a series of public drop-in sessions which will focus on improving education…
Read MoreGrandmother’s possessions sent to landfill
Mal ButlerA frail grandmother has had nearly all her possessions thrown away after contractors were told she was dead while she…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 19th 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 MoreRow overshadows cabinet meeting – but progress made with new planning ‘bible’
Isle of Wight ObserverThe IW Council’s cabinet has tonight voted to recommend that full Council at long-last approves the Draft Island Planning Strategy…
Read MoreClub’s centenary celebrations in this week’s rugby
IW Rugby concluded its centenary season celebrating promotion from Counties 3 to Counties 2, despite losing 36-12 away at Eastleigh…
Read MoreMaidens back in Cowes after 27,000 miles at sea
Cowes welcomed an all-female 13-strong crew who crossed the line after completing the round-the-world Ocean Globe Race on Tuesday after…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Graham Biss – Isle of Wight High Sheriff 2024-25
As the son of a dairy farmer, and running a small Island charity, Natural Enterprise, I am surprised but greatly…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Can you smell election fever?
Tony Blair banned smoking, smacking and hunting in a single week. Imagine how much Kier and Angela could achieve in…
Read MoreThe Island’s outdoor cricket’s comeback
The Island’s outdoor cricket season returned at Arreton as Ventnor’s Sunday side scored 199 all out in 35 overs, after…
Read MoreHockey happiness for ladies’ promotion
IW Ladies 2nd XI celebrate promotion to Division One Solent, after finishing runners-up to Havant. The Islanders won 16 of…
Read MoreCup winners Croft’s champion charge in football
The weekend saw a double hat-trick for Brading’s Elliot Apter, Sam Cant can’t stop scoring for Whitecroft & Barton, and…
Read MoreTribute to Paul Hart after fatal accident
Police have released the name of a man who died following a collision on Calbourne Road, near Newport. Emergency services…
Read MoreGreat beers brewed on the Isle of Wight
Island beer lovers have much to celebrate, and a choice of excellent beers to toast the success of two Island…
Read MoreStill time to apply for IW Foundation grant money
Time is running out to apply for a 2024 grant from Island Roads’ Isle of Wight Foundation. Each year the…
Read MoreMay sunshine is wanted for Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair
Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair, a day-long festival of music, set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, takes place…
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