WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East
Isle of Wight ObserverLast week I made my maiden speech in the House of Commons. I spoke about what makes the Island special,…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 19 October 1901
The Isle of Wight Observer, published on 19th October, 1901, gives a blow by blow account of a fight in…
Read MoreMan charged in connection with Cowes burglary attempts
A man has been charged in connection with a number of burglary attempts on the Island. Jake Dunkling, aged 35…
Read MoreFort Victoria development public inquiry
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA public inquiry into a controversial, appealed planning application for a mixed use development by, and of, Fort Victoria Pier…
Read MoreSolid start for the IW Ladies hockey team
Island Ladies continue their undefeated start to the season, with industry and work-rate achieving a 3-1 away win at Petersfield…
Read MoreVentnor victors in fiery fixture in this week’s football
At the weekend there were four goals each from Ventnor’s prolific Emerson Tattersall and Whitecroft & Barton’s Ash Gulliver, a…
Read MoreDisappointing defeats in this week’s rugby
The three Island teams suffered disappointing defeats against strong mainland sides, but with some fine individual performances and defiant defensive…
Read MoreStorm Ashley brings rain, wind and floods
Mal ButlerAfter the storm came the floods, as the Island suffered two days of chaotic weather this week. Many Islanders were…
Read MorePODCAST: Russell ‘What’s-On’ at Ryde All Saints
The ‘People’s Tenor’, Russell Watson, took some time out to give the IW Observer an exclusive interview ahead of his…
Read MoreParents march through Newport over potential school closures
Parents marched through Newport town centre this morning (Monday) in protest at County Hall plans that could see the closure…
Read MoreLeeson Road borehole work providing fascinating glimpse into area’s distant past
The drilling of boreholes in the Leeson Road area of Bonchurch is designed to help protect the future of the…
Read MoreVectis Corps of Drums Marching Band awarded trophies at Shaftesbury Carnival
On Saturday, September 28, Vectis Corps of Drums Marching Band were once again asked to participate in Shaftesbury Carnival in…
Read MoreCan you take on the Runner v Train challenge
Runners of all abilities are being challenged to take on a race with a difference. Race The Train will see…
Read MoreIsland schools welcome top authors during festival
The joy of books and reading was brought into 28 Island schools during this year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival.…
Read MoreRestoration work providing “environmental benefits” at quarry could continue until 2026
Work to restore land at an Island quarry with tens of thousands of tonnes of fill material could continue for…
Read MoreLeading education officer at IOW Council says schools consultation has attracted “very considerable interest”
The leading education officer at the Isle of Wight Council has said controversial plans to shut six schools have attracted…
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