From the Council Chamber: Jonathan Bacon – Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education and Corporate Functions
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Place Planning paper, considered by cabinet on Thursday, is part of a much wider approach to addressing the issues…
Read MoreTowers Party raises an incredible £80,000 for charities
Mal ButlerThe annual charity Towers Party on Saturday has raised an incredible £80,000 for Cure Parkinson’s and Motor Neurone Disease. The…
Read MoreFerry chaos from both Red Funnel and Wightlink throughout the week
The Island was, once again, badly affected by travel chaos this week with cancellations on both Red Funnel and Wightlink…
Read MoreTeens have their say on The County Show
The IW Royal County Show was a massive hit last weekend, with lots to see and do that appealed to…
Read MoreSummer fun for the whole family at Tapnell Farm Park
From next weekend (July 27) until Friday, August 30, visitors to Tapnell Farm Park can enjoy a summer packed with…
Read MoreHead to town for the start of this year’s Carnival season
The carnival season gets under way tomorrow (Saturday), with an extravaganza in Newport. There will be a parade departing South…
Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: Some sunshine – at last!
It has taken long enough but the summer has finally arrived. Maybe not the searing hot temperatures we’d expect at…
Read MoreGreen Flag Award for two Shanklin groups
Shanklin Football Club and the town’s Voluntary Youth and Community Centre (SVYCC) are celebrating after being presented the prestigious Green…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Put the Stonehenge tunnel money to better use
Dear Editor, On the news the other night I heard the government has spent £175 million on the Stonehenge tunnel…
Read MoreStudents create original show based on life at Mountbatten
“We have conversations like ‘How do you take your tea in the morning?’ through to how love nowadays isn’t the…
Read MoreAt long last… Leeson road reopens for summer
Residents and businesses in Ventnor breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday when Leeson Road finally reopened after seven months…
Read MoreIW Open Studios exhibition gives a glimpse of local talent
A free-to-attend exhibition of a selection of work from some of the 120+ artists participating in this year’s Open Studio…
Read MoreIW Rural Awards highlight success of individuals and businesses
The Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society’s Isle of Wight Rural Awards sponsored by the CLA recognise individuals and businesses…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 19th July 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 MoreCowes RNLI Lifeboat aids fire-damaged motor cruiser
A fire aboard a 35 foot motor cruiser with a man and a woman aboard led to a cross Solent…
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