A new lease of life for Rex the Frenchie
Isle of Wight ObserverAn abandoned French Bulldog, named Rex, has been given a second chance at life, thanks to the efforts of Isle…
Read MoreMeeting at Godshill was for ‘parents only’
Most schools under threat of closure are trying to get the press involved in their campaigns, but not Godshill. When…
Read MorePublic meetings and petitions against school closures
Opposition to potential primary school closures has stepped up. Parents, teachers and community campaigners have called public meetings and organised…
Read MoreConsultation to go ahead on closing six IW schools
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterThe Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet decided yesterday evening (Thursday) to go ahead with a consultation process that could mean…
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Read MoreDorney Lake Super Sprint Triathlon
September 1 saw Wight Tri members, Nick and Laura Curwood, return to Dorney Lake in Berkshire for another para versus…
Read MoreAutoFest takes place at Sandown Airport
AutoFest IOW took place on Sunday, August 11, at Sandown Airport, organised by the Island’s Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club. All funds…
Read MoreNewport Heritage Day celebrates town’s history with community participation
Newport Heritage Day, celebrated on September 7, saw the town bustling with excitement and activity. More than 500 classic cars…
Read MoreThis week’s cricket report in brief as season comes to an end
With the cricket season coming to a close, there are matches planned with touring sides. Shanklin & Godshill braved the…
Read MoreResidents try to stop Birch Close development
Freshwater residents have been making a last-ditch attempt to halt the latest iteration of the Birch Close housing development struggle.…
Read MoreRock legend Rick’s IW Observer exclusive interview
Rock legend Rick Wakeman took time out from his final solo tour to give an exclusive interview with IW Observer,…
Read MoreCritical issues to be discussed at council meeting
Two of the Isle of Wight’s most critical issues are set to be discussed at County Hall in Newport next…
Read MoreProgress being made on retail and football park plans
Work to demolish the former Newport FC clubhouse at St George’s Way will begin on Monday. The project marks an…
Read MoreFirst Island school dedicated to social, emotional and mental health needs
The Island’s first school dedicated to children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs has opened…
Read MoreMidweek football results
In the Hampshire Senior Cup, East Cowes Vics drew 3-3 with Cowes, with Cowes winning 4-3 on penalties. Two goals…
Read MoreFell Running 30th anniversary weekend
The Island’s Fell Running 30th anniversary weekend saw 61 male and 26 female competitors, with Matt Marshall topping the three…
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