Isle of Wight planning applications: 28th June 2024
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Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Radio interview was a ‘car crash’
Dear Editor, It’s rare that I write to a newspaper, but after listening to Bob Seely’s “car crash” interview on…
Read MoreFocus on Conservation and Science Festival at animal sanctuary
FOCAS Fest – Focus on Conservation and Science Festival – is returning to the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary this weekend, after…
Read MoreIW Observer 283
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Read MoreNathan meets Jessie J at the Isle of Wight Festival
Jessie J made a young Islander’s day with a hug and chat – and even learned a few words of…
Read MoreRice runs rescue Ryde in this week’s cricket
With fixtures affected by the IW Festival, Ryde’s Kerry Rice settled early nerves to secure a well-deserved win, with solid…
Read MoreIsland Speedway season kicks off with a double dose of thrills
The 2024 Wightlink Warriors NORA Speedway season will start on Thursday at Smallbrook Stadium when the sport returns for its…
Read MoreAll aboard for members of the Girls’ Brigade sleepover
Girls’ Brigade members enjoyed a sleepover with a difference; spending the night on a Wightlink ferry. Ten members from the…
Read MoreMountbatten to feature in National Open Garden Scheme
Mountbatten’s collection of beautiful plants and flowers will be showcased during a special event this weekend. For the first time,…
Read MoreAppeal following serious collision in Freshwater
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious collision in Freshwater. Police were called at about…
Read MoreMusic festival meant three nights afloat for Cowes Lifeboat
Cowes RNLI lifeboat was putting safety first when it joined the many boats gathered in the upper reaches of the…
Read MoreFriends donate educational touch tablet to Allergy Centre
A large, pro-interactive educational touch tablet has been donated to The David Hide Asthma and Allergy Research Centre at St…
Read MoreBattle of Britain Memorial Flight not taking part in IW Armed Forces Day
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) will not take part in this Sunday’s Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day…
Read MoreNew beach access steps open at Compton Bay
New steps leading down to the beach at Compton Bay have opened in time for the summer. The new wooden…
Read MoreSpell of drier, warmer weather brings increased wildfire risk
An Amber alert for wildfires has been issued for Thursday this week covering Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Dry…
Read MoreEco fashion show helps Island charities
An Eco Fashion Show was held on Saturday, June 8, in Christ Church, Totland, to benefit Timebank, Food Bank, Mountbatten…
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