IW East MP launches his first Christmas card competition
Isle of Wight ObserverIW East MP, Joe Robertson, has launched a competition to design his 2024 Christmas card. All primary school aged children…
Read MoreIt’s full speed ahead for Wightrider running days
Despite the unprecedented level of diversions for roadworks, the Isle of Wight Bus Museum’s Wightrider running days on Saturday and…
Read MoreIW councillor says County Hall’s affordable house building is “not good enough”
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterAn Isle of Wight councillor has slammed the fact that only 7.3 per cent of housing created across the Island…
Read MoreBoarded up Shanklin summerhouse could be turned into a home
A boarded up Shanklin summerhouse dating back to the 17th century could be turned into a home. Mr and Mrs…
Read MoreMan charged after serious assault in Brighstone
A man has been charged in connection with a serious assault in Brighstone. Police were called at 5.22pm on 24…
Read MoreBrading crowd gathers braves downpour for protest against possible school closure
A crowd braved a downpour by Brading’s Bull Ring yesterday (Monday) morning to protest against the potential closure of the…
Read More19th century Ryde school wall posing “severe safety risk” has been demolished
A 19th century Ryde school wall posing a “severe safety risk” has been demolished. Ryde Town Council has sought listed…
Read MoreThere is still time to complete Island Roads’ resident survey
There is still time to take part in the latest customer survey Island Roads is undertaking to gather residents’ views…
Read MoreWildheart Animal Sanctuary reaches £150,000 fundraising target in just five months
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is delighted to announce that they have reached their fundraising target of £150,000 to build a…
Read MoreStars turn out for the IW Literary Festival
The stars certainly brought out the bookworms for this year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival. The event returned its best…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 12 October 1889
The editor of the Isle of Wight Observer published on October 12th, 1889 hoped that future generations may not be…
Read MoreBarefoot walk supports the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
Three Ryde shops joined forces recently to raise more than £600 for the Wildheart Sanctuary, in Yaverland. The owners of…
Read MoreNew dog-grooming parlour ‘Ruff To Fluff’ opens in Lake
Hello, my name is Melanie. When you drive through Lake along Sandown Road, please look out for my new dog-grooming…
Read MoreIsland daredevils raise £25,000 for Wessex Cancer Support
Forty-six brave Islanders have raised £25,000 to support local people affected by cancer, by taking part in either a 10,000ft…
Read MoreA new Freshwater dentist to come at end of the month
Mal ButlerA new dentist will take over in Freshwater at the end of the month, after the community joined forces in…
Read MoreCouncil leader highlights need for extra £10 million in government funding
In a letter to the government last week, leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Cllr Phil Jordan has underscored…
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