Isle of Wight wants to win award for the 2nd time
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Island could be named the UK’s best destination for group travel for the second year in a row, after…
Read MoreNew film club will support theatre
The newly formed Cowes Film Club (CFC) is based at Trinity Theatre in Cowes. The club has been formed following…
Read MoreAction group formed by residents and businesses to get Leeson Road open
Mal ButlerResidents and businesses around the site of Leeson Road, the site of a devastating December landslide in the Bonchurch area…
Read MoreRNLI celebrates 200 years
A special scroll holder and casket, both made on the Island, took centre stage at the RNLI’s 200th anniversary celebrations…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 14th March 1857
The Editor of the Isle of Wight Observer published on 14th March, 1857 was clearly outraged at being denied access…
Read MoreAsda worker cuts her hair for Tickled Pink breast cancer charity
An Asda worker had had her long hair cropped to raise funds for the Tickled Pink breast cancer charity. Ann…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: IWC must be held to account
Dear Editor, The time has come for the IW Council to be held to account over the provision of public…
Read MoreRetirement home fun day raises the plight of polar bears
When St Vincent’s Retirement Home wanted to celebrate International Polar Bear Day, they decided to ask for some props to…
Read MorePrimary schools celebrate Work Book Day
Priory School in Whippingham did World Book Day in style this year. Pupils and staff arrived at school dressed as…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day: A celebration of success
Today (Friday) is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Recognised…
Read MorePlans made for former school building to be brought back into use
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA former Isle of Wight school building could be brought back into use as part of a plan to increease…
Read MoreObjections raised against Salty Siren seafront trailer
Nearly 20 objections have been made against a street trader looking to operate on an Isle of Wight seafront. Carly…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 8th March 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 MoreDaisy takes a few steps after being ‘deliberately’ hit by car
A much-loved dog, alleged to be “deliberately” run over, has started the long road to recovery. Witnesses reported seeing the…
Read MoreLoss of free hour’s parking in Newport will be “detrimental” to businesses
The loss of a free hour’s parking in some car parks in the Island’s county town will be “detrimental” to…
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