Tractor rally fundraises for IW prostate cancer support group
Isle of Wight ObserverNearly 40 vehicles took part in the Vectis Vintage Tractor charity rideout on Sunday, raising almost £770 for the IW…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Musings on housing targets and tradesmen
Politicians love nice round figures, and Labour’s promise to build 1 1/2 million new homes in five years is comical.…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Lawrence Bates, Chief operating officer – The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
I cannot begin to describe how I felt this week when I got to announce that we have hit our…
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Read MoreWight Voices – Issues that Matter: Assisted Dying
On Wednesday a new bill was introduced to the House of Commons which aims to legalise assisted dying in England…
Read MoreA traditional start to the new legal year
Islanders gathered on Monday to celebrate the annual service marking the start of the new legal year. This was held…
Read MoreIsland Obituary – Philip Lewis
Tributes have been paid to leading Island dentist, Dr Philip Lewis, whose death was announced this week. Dr Lewis was…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Pension Fund assets moving in a “positive direction”
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterThe Isle of Wight Council Pension Fund’s assets have been moving in a “positive direction” despite “quite challenging” economic conditions.…
Read MoreCouncil leader admits to forecasted budget overspend of “around £5.7 million” this year
The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has admitted that the council is currently forecast to overspend by “around…
Read MoreBid to turn Freshwater building into office following three failed attempts to convert space
A bid to turn a Freshwater building into an office has been made following three failed attempts to convert the…
Read MoreFootbridge in grounds of one of “earliest manor houses” on IW could be replaced
An iconic footbridge in poor condition, which straddles a main rural road on the Island, could be replaced. Shorwell Parish…
Read MoreCould you be a parent to Ava? A sweet little girl with a big smile and happy personality needs a loving forever family
Adopt South, the Regional Adoption Agency for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton is looking to find a family…
Read MoreTwo Island museums offer “Ferocious Family Fun” this half term
“Ferocious family fun” is on offer at two Island museums this Half Term in events organised by the Isle of…
Read MoreIsland students learn about life in the Royal Navy across the centuries
Nine students from The Bay Church of England school in Sandown enjoyed a VIP trip to Portsmouth, including a two-hour…
Read MoreNew CCTV cameras keeping worksites and staff safe
Island Roads is using new CCTV cameras to help ensure road closures are observed and on-site staff and pedestrians are…
Read MoreVintage Ventnor are vibrant victors in this week’s rugby
A dominant Ventnor side, leading 15-3 at the break, won 36-3 at home to Christchurch, in Counties Three, with tries…
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