An exciting opportunity to get into the world of fashion
Press ReleaseYear 13 students interested in a fashionable and sustainable future take note. Platform One is inviting you to explore the…
Read MoreIncrease in parking charges for tourists
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterWhile parking charges have been frozen for Isle of Wight residents, tourists are facing an increase. New figures show an…
Read MoreMake a difference and see the best of the IW
If you’re looking forward to doing something different as the warmer weather returns, then why not brave the Isle of…
Read MoreMore houses between Cowes, Northwood and Gurnard recommended for approval
A major Isle of Wight development, with the potential to build more than a hundred homes, could be given the…
Read More£10,000 of sun cream stolen from across the Island
Do you know these men? Police want to identify them as part of their enquiries into a shoplifting series that…
Read MoreMan charged with theft after food was stolen from Little Cow Shed
Officers investigating a theft in Havenstreet have charged a man. It was reported to police that on the evening of…
Read MoreFirst choices up as secondary school offers made
More than 1,000 children across the Island have been offered places at secondary schools this week. Today (Friday) is National…
Read MoreNew sea defences nearing completion at Ventnor Eastern Esplanade
The final king piles have been installed at Ventnor Eastern Cliffs — a big milestone towards completing the new sea…
Read MoreWhat will the politicians do about the ferries?
This year there will be a general election, and the various parties will be asking for your votes. We asked…
Read MoreFreshwater and Totland Archive annual meeting on Tuesday
Freshwater & Totland Archive Group is holding its annual meeting at the Wesley Hall, Brookside Road, on Tuesday at 7pm.…
Read MoreChildren sell art to help the donkeys at the Sanctuary
Florence Dove (8) and her two cousins, Reggie Waters (8) and Orla Waters (5), love visiting all the donkeys at…
Read More‘Coming Home’ to Mountbatten IW collaborates with local businesses
During the pandemic, Cowes-based business owners, Kathy and Dave, of ChilliWinter, successfully raised more than £4,000 for Mountbatten IW, and…
Read MoreImmerse yourself in a night of soul at Bar 74
Tomorrow (Saturday), Ryde’s Union Street comes alive at Bar 74 for an unforgettable evening of soul music, which promises to…
Read MoreViolet celebrates her 100th birthday with family and friends
Born on February 29, 1924, Violet Thie celebrated her 100th birthday yesterday (Thursday) at Marigold Royale in Ryde. Members of…
Read MoreConsultation begins on A3056 Blackwater-Lake safety improvements
Last year Isle of Wight Council was awarded £2.1m from the Department for Transport’s Safer Roads Fund for major safety…
Read MoreVic-tree is ours! Deans Close keep their apple trees
“Common sense” has prevailed in Lake after residents called up the IW Observer for help. When beech trees planted by…
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