Welded metal trees take root at Sandown Bay
Isle of Wight ObserverA new sculpture, a set of welded metal trees, has taken root in Sandown Bay this autumn, part of a…
Read MoreCO2 Pipeline campaign at a Brighstone meeting
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterThe campaign against ExxonMobil’s Solent CO2 Pipeline is “out of the starting blocks” after a Brighstone meeting yesterday evening. Hosted…
Read MorePrivatised ferries are criticised by councillor
A Conservative councillor on the Isle of Wight Council has called for ferries to be brought under democratic control in…
Read MoreLoss of doctors is an “ongoing threat”
An Isle of Wight Liberal Democrat councillor has warned the loss of doctors is an “ongoing threat” on the Island.…
Read MoreCowes RNLI Guild’s annual Summer Party
A lovely evening was spent at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes for the annual ‘Summer Party’ event hosted by…
Read MorePrimary School admissions delayed until November
The Isle of Wight Council has delayed the date for parents to register their children for primary school places due…
Read MoreTree safety work will safeguard retained trees and wildlife habitat
Essential tree safety works are due to start at Los Altos Park in Sandown next week. The maintenance work is…
Read MoreNew steering committee to oppose CO2 pipeline
The campaign against ExxonMobil’s Solent CO2 Pipeline is “out of the starting blocks” after a Brighstone meeting on Thursday evening.…
Read MoreGeoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales at Trinity Theatre
The next production in Cowes Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society’s 127 year history is at Trinity Theatre, Cowes, features characters…
Read MoreLengthy DBS checks leave man in “financial ruin”
A 59-year-old Ryde carer has said he is in “financial ruin” as a result of a nearly four month wait…
Read MoreCouncil chairman calls on Islanders to support air ambulance charity
The chairman of the Isle of Wight Council is calling on Islanders to support a major Hampshire and Isle of…
Read MoreWest Wight MP Richard Quigley’s Maiden Speech
Wednesday saw Richard Quigley, the new Labour MP for Isle of Wight West, deliver his Maiden Speech in Parliament. The…
Read MoreMore than 300 exhibits at summer show
More than 300 exhibits were on display at the Niton and Whitwell Horticultural Society (NWHS) Summer Show at Niton Village…
Read MoreCowes care home residents celebrate man’s best friend
National Dog Day was celebrated by residents at a Cowes care home with visits from cuddly canines and their owners.…
Read MoreVolunteers clean the graves of Victoria Cross recipients
Mal ButlerThe graves of Victoria Cross recipients across the Island were restored by a group of volunteers this week. Four volunteers…
Read MoreFive championship wins for Darren Everest
IW Observer gardening expert, Darren Everest, took a van full of his dahlias to the National Dahlia Society Show at…
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