Newport’s day of Christmas festivities for all
Isle of Wight ObserverNewport’s Day of Christmas returns tomorrow (Saturday), from 11am to 6pm. Promising a free day of festive cheer, the Day…
Read MoreMemorial shrine honours fallen horses of World Wars
In a poignant display of remembrance, 65 horses gathered at the Havenstreet Memorial Shrine on Sunday to honour the fallen…
Read MoreTristan represents the Island at the Royal Albert Hall
The Island was represented at the Royal Albert Hall Remembrance Sunday Concert attended by King Charles, Prince William and Princess…
Read MoreNew powers welcomed by council leader
Council leader, Phil Jordan, has welcomed new council powers designed to deal with empty commercial properties in town centres. Local…
Read MoreHollie the dog’s great escape from a drain
Mal ButlerHollie the dog had a remarkable escape after crawling 40 metres into a cold, dark, drain on Sunday. The nine-year-old…
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Read MoreMorning Beat Surgery in Newport for residents
The local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at Beat Surgery at Marks & Spencer Newport tomorrow (Friday) at 10am. Please…
Read MoreMince Pie Marathon team is back in action
The annual Mince Pie Marathon, in support of the Wight Brainy Bunch, is back for 2024. The charity event will…
Read MoreSuccessive County Hall administrations “failing in housing”
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterSuccessive County Hall administrations have been “failing in housing”, an independent councillor lamented on Tuesday. Following council leader Phil Jordan’s…
Read MoreIsland Roads thanks community ahead of bridge re-opening
Yarmouth Bridge is due to reopen to road traffic on schedule tomorrow (Friday) following work by Island Roads to install…
Read MoreNew permeable paving to help protect against storm overflows and flood risks
Permeable paving is set to be installed outside County Hall as part of new measures to help protect against storm…
Read MoreAppeal following fail-to-stop collision in Cowes
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fail-to-stop collision in Cowes. Just before 8am on Tuesday, November 12, police were…
Read MoreTwo Island groups honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Two groups of Island volunteers have been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. WightSAR and South Wight Area…
Read MoreDisquiet at County Hall over possible transfer of power to Solent and Hampshire area
Disquiet was expressed at County Hall on Tuesday, over a possible transfer of powers from Westminster to the Solent and…
Read MoreHousing is administration’s “number one priority”, council leader says
The leader of the Isle of Wight Council defended his administration’s commitment to housing yesterday, describing it as the “number…
Read MorePlayers pay silent tribute in this week’s football
Teams across the Island joined with referees and spectators to stand in silent remembrance ahead of league and cup fixtures…
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