Opening up Undercliff Drive would be ‘a risk too far’
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterReinstating the collapsed Undercliff Drive near Ventnor would be ‘foolish’, the Isle of Wight Council leader has said, following a…
Read MoreSAILING: Entries are now open for Contessa racing
Isle of Wight ObserverThe 2024 Contessa Regatta, hosted by the Royal Solent Yacht Club in Yarmouth, from Friday, May 31 to June 2,…
Read MoreMottistone Gardens honour National Village Hall Week
A celebration of village life takes place at Mottistone Gardens next Saturday (March 23), as part of National Village Hall…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Geoff Brodie – Isle of Wight Councillor for Pan & Barton
Democracy. A concept some politicians struggle with. Particularly those who hold power or those who expect to gain power. See…
Read MoreTownswomen’s Guild awards money to Island sports centre
Tennyson Townswomen’s Guild has awarded £200 to West Wight Sports Centre following its annual meeting. The guild’s chairman, Cheryl May,…
Read MoreHelping owners of holiday lets with fire safety risk assessments
As the holiday season draws near, owners of holiday lets are preparing their properties and ensuring they are legally compliant.…
Read MoreA great family treat for the Easter holidays – the Isle of Wight Spring Art & Garden Fair
Are you looking for a fantastic treat for the family this Easter holiday? Then don’t miss the Island’s first big…
Read MoreCommunity commemorative garden initiative at the Broadway Centre
Members from community groups in Sandown joined together to launch a community commemorative garden initiative, at Sandown’s Broadway Centre. The…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Being poor is tough – I remember all too well
I come from a broken home, and by the time the dust settled, my Mum and Dad lived 80 miles…
Read MoreEast Wight Primary group has changed its strategy
East Wight Primary group which is hoping to stop Conservative candidate, Joe Robertson, from being elected has changed its strategy.…
Read MoreMemorial concert for Medina Marching Band chairman Kevin Hayward
Medina Marching Band is holding a Spring Memorial Concert in memory of the band’s late chairman, Kevin Hayward. Kevin took…
Read MoreTriple A destination for vinyl fans
Two music lovers have opened a new record shop in Newport. Andy Barding, who opened the original AAA Records in…
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Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 15th March 2024
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreFloating bridge six is on the way out
The Alliance administration has bitten the bullet and made the decision to replace Floating Bridge 6, which has been plagued…
Read MoreGovernment refuses to take action over ferry services
The favoured way to improve ferry services by MP hopefuls has been ruled out by the government. As ferry services…
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