Healthy cooking showdown enjoyed by primary pupils
Isle of Wight ObserverDover Park Primary School recently hosted an exciting ‘Ready, Steady, Cook’-style competition as part of their ongoing Healthy Eating Drive.…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Article needed more information
Dear Editor, As a (current) neutral – requiring further information as to the practicalities of the enterprise, as well as…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 6 October 1855
The Isle of Wight Observer published on October 6th, 1855 tells the chilling tale of the death of a mother…
Read MoreTim moves from the Taverners to Harvey Browns
Tim Foster who, as previously reported, is leaving the Taverners in Godshill tomorrow (Saturday) is to take over running the…
Read MoreSteps taken for Ocean Hotel to be secured
Work is being carried out to secure the Ocean Hotel, on Sandown sea front, which has been blighted by repeated…
Read MoreDouble Council Tax shock hits Freshwater residents
Mal ButlerThe IW Council’s policy of charging council tax on empty properties to new owners, who are already paying out thousands…
Read MoreFever & Boutique in Newport is set to close
Newport nightclub, Fever & Boutique, is having a closing down party tomorrow (Saturday) between 10pm-4am. The club, on Coppins Bridge,…
Read MorePlayers of any age can enjoy croquet
Ryde Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club held its annual end-of-season tournament last weekend – the Thornton Trophy, named in memory…
Read MoreWest Wight is to get a dentist once again
A new NHS dental practice is to return to Freshwater and will be announced next week. Residents were shocked by…
Read MoreRed Funnel’s magical mortgage mystery
Welcome to another thrilling episode of “What are they hiding now?” featuring the Isle of Wight’s favourite ferry operators, Red…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 4th October 2024
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreFund-raising concert for the church tower
The Phoenix Choir will be performing in Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge, tomorrow (Saturday) at 7.30pm and are delighted to support…
Read MoreShanklin mum gets recognition in national accolade
Angela Turner, a devoted mother from Shanklin, has been recognised with a national accolade at the 2024 WellChild Awards, held…
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Read MoreStick that up your pipe!
It was announced, this evening, that ExxonMobil have abandoned controversial plans to construct a CO2 pipeline across the Isle of…
Read MoreHas ExxonMobil scrapped Solent CO2 Pipeline project?
In a surprise development this evening, a mainland Tory MP announced that ExxonMobil had abandoned controversial plans to construct a…
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