East Cowes ‘Betrayed’ by improvement works being threatened
Carole DennettLong-promised improvements to the East Cowes sea front are under threat – but the IW Council says no final decisions…
Read MoreLocals have their say on Camp Road planning applications
Mal ButlerFreshwater residents packed the parish hall to discuss the latest planning application to build 127 houses on a greenfield site…
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Read MoreThe crematorium has undergone refurbishment
The Isle of Wight crematorium has recently undergone refurbishment, resulting in a more accessible and comfortable space for the community.…
Read MoreHave some fun on the Island during February half term
Observer FeaturesAs February half-term approaches, our local community is gearing up to welcome visitors who want to enjoy a week of…
Read MoreIsland Roads confirms the postponement of Lake Hill works
After careful consideration, works that were due to start at Lake Hill and Broadway, Sandown next week have been postponed…
Read MoreThe Island’s late-night bus services could continue in rural areas
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterLate-night bus services in rural areas of the Isle of Wight could continue as more money is funnelled into the…
Read MoreManaging your household waste on the Isle of Wight
Fly-tipping, the illegal dumping of waste, poses numerous dangers to the environment, public health, and the community. One of the…
Read MoreAn empty primary school site could be sold and become housing
An Isle of Wight primary school site — which has been empty for years — could soon be sold off…
Read MoreShanklin seafront redevelopment plans have fallen through once more
Plans for the major redevelopment of an Isle of Wight seafront eyesore have fallen through again. After more than 18…
Read MorePlans for a Shanklin Spa development fall through again
Plans for the major redevelopment of an Isle of Wight seafront eyesore have fallen through again. After more than 18…
Read MoreCouncillors sign agreement during visit to twin town of Coburg
IW Observer.co.ukThe chairman of the Isle of Wight Council has shared photos from a recent civic visit to Coburg, continuing the…
Read MoreThis Valentine’s Day why not learn CPR and save someone from a broken heart?
This Valentine’s Day, the IOW NHS Ambulance Service wants to remind everyone of the importance of learning Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)…
Read MoreVisit Isle of Wight conference delivers a strong ‘partnership’ message
Visit Isle of Wight’s first visitor economy conference saw over 120 representatives of business head to Newport’s Medina Theatre to…
Read MoreIsle of Wight artist competes in TV’s ‘Landscape Artist of the Year’
Island-based creative, Andy Ashdown, is one of just 48 artists selected from over 2,000 applicants to compete in the current…
Read MoreAction to be taken on ‘unsightly’ Westridge Cross houses
Derelict houses that have been empty for years could soon be occupied as calls are made for action to be…
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