Residents try to stop Birch Close development
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterFreshwater residents have been making a last-ditch attempt to halt the latest iteration of the Birch Close housing development struggle.…
Read MoreRock legend Rick’s IW Observer exclusive interview
Isle of Wight ObserverRock legend Rick Wakeman took time out from his final solo tour to give an exclusive interview with IW Observer,…
Read MoreCritical issues to be discussed at council meeting
Two of the Isle of Wight’s most critical issues are set to be discussed at County Hall in Newport next…
Read MoreProgress being made on retail and football park plans
Work to demolish the former Newport FC clubhouse at St George’s Way will begin on Monday. The project marks an…
Read MoreFirst Island school dedicated to social, emotional and mental health needs
The Island’s first school dedicated to children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs has opened…
Read MoreMidweek football results
In the Hampshire Senior Cup, East Cowes Vics drew 3-3 with Cowes, with Cowes winning 4-3 on penalties. Two goals…
Read MoreFell Running 30th anniversary weekend
The Island’s Fell Running 30th anniversary weekend saw 61 male and 26 female competitors, with Matt Marshall topping the three…
Read MoreTriumphant Tattersall in this week’s football
Weekend hat-trick heroes include Ventnor’s Emerson Tattersall and West Wight’s Jordan Maloney. Wight Eagles continued their flying start to the…
Read MoreThere are September successes in this week’s bowls
With the outdoor summer season coming to a close, Ryde Marina A won 8-2 (57-45) away at Totland A, and…
Read MoreHappy Hurries in this week’s rugby report
Sandown & Shanklin Rugby Club enjoyed a much deserved 29-22 victory in their Hants Counties One season opener, at home…
Read MoreCouncillors grilled over school closures
Isle of Wight councillors and council officers received a grilling over possible school closures yesterday evening at Newport’s County Hall.…
Read MoreOpposition to school closures is ramped up
Opposition to six potential primary school closures has been stepped up across the Isle of Wight. Parents, teachers and community…
Read MoreWhat do you know about WWII nurses?
Local author, Jo Cooper, spent a successful weekend at Wolverton Manor garden fair, selling her series of Sky novels. Many…
Read More‘Complete bunkum’ from the IW Council
The Isle of Wight Council has refused to supply information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by claiming it…
Read MoreRyde marks the end of the carnival season
The carnival season ended in style with a spectacular illuminated finale around Ryde on Saturday. It followed the town’s main…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Enjoy it while you can
Dear Editor, Stephen Hopkins (Island Soapbox, August 30) made me think about my late dad, and his opinion on our…
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