Don’t forget to visit IW Steampunk this weekend
Isle of Wight ObserverThere’s still time left to buy tickets for this weekend’s premier event at Ryde: The IW Steampunk Festival. With a…
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Read MoreBay area regeneration plans presented to residents
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterBay area regeneration plans were presented at Shanklin Theatre on Tuesday to around 200 residents. Representatives from Shanklin Town Council,…
Read MoreFootball this week brings hat-trick heaven
The Island saw goals galore with hat-tricks for Nathan Roberts and Cian McGee (Oakfield), Josh Richardson (East Cowes Sports), Connor…
Read MoreSandown secure second success, and Team Teddy conquer three peak challenge
Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes continued their positive start to the season, winning 27-0 away at New Milton, with a resolute…
Read MoreClassic cup contests in this week’s bowls
Shanklin A overcame Shanklin B to win the Guy Cup, with Sandown F beating Plessey F in the Harris Cup…
Read MoreThis week’s cricket report in brief
Ryde won their revised target match at home to Old Gravesendians by 5 wickets, with the visitors setting a target…
Read MoreIsland mum and teacher launches new nature-based initiative
An Island teacher has swapped the classroom for the outdoors as she launches Wild Isle, which looks to promote wellbeing…
Read MoreSandown Brownies give help to Mountbatten
The 4th Sandown Brownies decided to raise funds for Mountbatten after Sam Alabaster sadly passed away. He was the son…
Read MoreYarmouth Bridge reminder is produced in film
Residents are reminded that the major project to replace the entire deck of Yarmouth Bridge will begin next week (September…
Read MoreCamp Road development faces continued hostility
Hostility towards proposed housing off Camp Road has continued to build ahead of a consultation deadline on Friday this week.…
Read MoreHow adopting a brother and sister changed the lives of one couple forever
For a couple who have wished to have a family for some time, Louise and Alex are sharing their story,…
Read MoreVentnor landmark comes second in national ‘Bucket and Spade’ vote
A local landmark in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight has been awarded silver in a national vote. On Monday,…
Read MoreGreen Party’s ExxonMobil’s pipeline full house meeting
The Isle of Wight Green Party had a full house yesterday evening at its Newport public meeting opposing ExxonMobil’s pipeline.…
Read MoreSouthampton International Boat Show gets underway
A & S Whitewood Good weather on Friday welcomed visitors to the Southampton International Boat Show at Mayflower Park. It…
Read MoreDedicated breastfeeding spaces and support available
The IW Council is continuously working to create spaces that are beneficial to the local community. Since April 2024, within…
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