HOLMSEY: Make Britain Great Again!
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Labour Party certainly had me fooled during the election. In my defence, I was desperate to be rid of…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Thank you to those dreadful migrants
Dear Editor, In the somewhat febrile atmosphere of the US elections, and the coronation of the latest incumbent as leader…
Read MoreCowes teenager facing 5-year treatment ordeal
Mal ButlerAn East Cowes teenager has been diagnosed with a heart-breaking condition, which will involve a predicted five years of treatment.…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 8th November 2024
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
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Read MoreIsland Plan that cost more than £660,000 over 7 years finally goes to government
The Isle of Wight Council has finally submitted the Island Planning Strategy (IPS) to the government’s Planning Inspectorate for consideration.…
Read MoreTrojans toppled in this week’s hockey
IW Men’s 1st XI outbattled Trojans III to win 5-1 at home in South Central Division Two, with Adam Payne…
Read MoreSolent WASPI women anger at budget speech
Women from across the south, including the Isle of Wight, joined a nationwide demonstration in Westminster on Budget Day last…
Read MoreSpeedway world mourns Warrior team manager
The Isle of Wight speedway community, and the wider speedway world, are deeply saddened by the sudden death of Steve…
Read MoreNew facility aims to revolutionise care
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust officially opened a new Community Diagnostic Centre, at St Mary’s Hospital, on Monday, designed…
Read More£20 million funding for Ryde confirmed by new government
The Government has confirmed that millions of pounds previously allocated to Ryde is to be delivered as promised. Ryde was…
Read More“Excellent” IW anti-poverty plan agreed at County Hall
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterAn “excellent” Isle of Wight anti-poverty plan was agreed at County Hall yesterday. The Health and Wellbeing Board approved the…
Read MoreNew launderette to benefit Sandown’s town centre
An application for a launderette that will enhance the ‘vitality’ of Sandown’s town centre has been approved by the Isle…
Read MoreWater leaks have knock on effects in Ventnor
A Southern Water pipe leak, affecting a group of Ventnor home-owners, is having repercussions elsewhere in the immediate area. In…
Read MoreThe best thing about Island Life? Potatoes!
Tilly Walder“Today has been a celebration of our visiting Thai students,” principal of the IW College, Ros Parker, explained. “During their…
Read MoreBishop adds his voice to school closure row
The Church of England has stepped into the row over closing primary schools on the Island. The Bishop of Portsmouth,…
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