South East local authorities join forces to recruit more foster carers
Press ReleaseCouncils from across the South East have come together to create the country’s largest local authority fostering partnership, in a…
Read MoreAmbitious plans for world-class education to give children the best opportunity to succeed
Children and young people on the Island should have a “world-class” education which gives them the best opportunity to succeed.…
Read MoreNewport Ladies’ Fellowship’s cheque presentation
Newport Ladies’ Fellowship has presented a cheque for £300 to Sight for Wight. The group’s president, Marilyn Osbourn, made the…
Read More‘Thank You for the Music’ – ABBA tribute rocks Ryde
By Grace Roberts On Saturday evening, an enthusiastic crowd gathered at Hazelgrove Farm, Ashey, near Ryde, to enjoy nostalgic disco…
Read MoreDarren wins another gold at RHS Hampton Court Flower Festival
IW Observer gardening columnist, Darren Everest, topped off an incredible summer show season, with a Gold Medal-winning display at last…
Read MoreLaunch of Spirit of West Wight V new lifeboat at Freshwater
Mal ButlerFreshwater Independent Lifeboat’s new £180,000 state-of-the-art Atlantic 85 was named in a ceremony in Freshwater Bay on Saturday. Several hundred…
Read MoreAllegations that holiday park threw people off site – because they had a Polish name!
The Polish Consul has promised to look into an alleged incident of racial discrimination in which dozens of Polish people…
Read MoreIt’s been heralded as great news – but there are unanswered questions
The announcement by Red Funnel last week that it is entering into “partnership” with Belfast-based Artemis Technologies to introduce a…
Read MoreThe election in numbers – for serious political anoraks only!
Delving behind the voting figures from Thursday and comparing the results with the 2019 election there are some interesting conclusions…
Read MoreIsland player remembered by Bembridge FC
Bembridge FC have played a tribute match to former player Graeme Bast, who passed away this week, and joined other…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Please try to get on!
Dear Editor, Whoever we end up with as our two MPs on Friday morning, let’s hope they have a better…
Read MoreShedfest celebration is a success at Sandown Airport
The Island’s Men in Sheds celebrated ‘Shedfest’ with a celebration at Sandown Airport recently. Eight shed groups from across the…
Read MoreCharity ride-out pays tribute to Gordon Endler
More than 120 motor-cyclists paid tribute to the late Gordon Endler, with a charity ride-out around the Island on Saturday.…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 5th July 2024
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreBISCOES: Questions every seller wants answering
Buying and selling property are some of life’s most stressful events, so being well-informed from the outset lays a solid…
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