Disquiet at County Hall over possible transfer of power to Solent and Hampshire area
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterDisquiet was expressed at County Hall on Tuesday, over a possible transfer of powers from Westminster to the Solent and…
Read MoreHousing is administration’s “number one priority”, council leader says
The leader of the Isle of Wight Council defended his administration’s commitment to housing yesterday, describing it as the “number…
Read MorePlayers pay silent tribute in this week’s football
Isle of Wight ObserverTeams across the Island joined with referees and spectators to stand in silent remembrance ahead of league and cup fixtures…
Read MoreThis week brings a hockey Hat-trick
Island sides enjoyed three wins and a draw, as they move up their respective divisions. Isle of Wight Women’s 1st…
Read MoreVentnor win indoor finals in this week’s cricket
Ventnor A made back-to-back Indoor Cup titles, after devastating balling displays saw them overcome Northwood B and St Helens on…
Read MoreIsland sides’ mixed results in this week’s rugby
In Division One, Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes secured a 12-12 draw away at Bognor, with the defence of both sides…
Read MoreRowridge transmitting station marks 70 years of broadcasting
The iconic Rowridge transmitting station on the Island is celebrating a remarkable 70 years of television and radio broadcasting, providing…
Read MoreLow-income households to benefit from £1.1 million Household Support Fund
Low-income households on the Island will once again receive food and utility support vouchers to help with the ongoing cost…
Read MoreIW county town to get new ‘low cost’ HMO
Newport will get a new ‘low cost’ House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) despite fierce opposition from a neighbour opposite. Yesterday…
Read MoreSection of 23 year-old family-run Sandown hotel could become three flats
Part of a family-run hotel could be transformed into three flats. Lorraine Barrett applied to the Isle of Wight Council…
Read MoreWhat now for Red Funnel after potential purchasers have (apparently) pulled out?
There are rumours swirling that Arcus Infrastructure Partners (AIP), the company which has been investigating buying Red Funnel ever since…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Ian Ward – President of the Isle of Wight branch of the Royal British Legion
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them, nor the years…
Read MoreIsle of Wight RFC has a 100-year ball
Isle of Wight RFC held its latest centenary celebration at the Lakeside Hotel in Wootton, with its 100th anniversary ball.…
Read MoreRenewable energy park plans back on the table
Sunny Oaks Renewable Energy Park has resubmitted plans to the Isle of Wight Council for a renewable energy park near…
Read MoreEast Cowes is to get its carnival back!
East Cowes is going back to the future, by holding its first carnival in 30 years next summer. The carnival…
Read MoreLifting spirits at Hallowe’en with Figgy Gig
by Jean G-Owen Spooky stories, spell-binding sounds, crafty crones and a comical skeleton were the tricks and treats at Community…
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