Upset Freshwater residents raise planning concerns
Isle of Wight ObserverFreshwater residents were given a chance to have their say on proposals for three developments in the West Wight, at…
Read MoreRespected councillor resigns after meeting
Mal ButlerA long-standing Freshwater parish councillor has resigned following an acrimonious monthly parish meeting at the Memorial Hall on Tuesday. Gill…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley, Labour MP for IW West
I wrote my first column as MP at the height of summer, when the Island was a flurry with tourists…
Read MoreTime and resources wasted on hoax calls
Bembridge RNLI has warned that hoax calls can cost lives in emergencies, following a recent incident. A spokesman said: “On…
Read MoreFree help and practical advice on energy saving
The government’s decision to scrap winter fuel payments will affect around 10 million UK pensioners who do not receive pension…
Read MoreThe IW Classic Motor Show makes a return
The IW Classic Motor Show returns this year tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, September 8, and is open from 10am to…
Read MoreA new book set on the Isle of Wight: A Drowning Tide
Drowning Tide is an unpredictable, gripping story of toxic families, dangerous secrets and the past catching up with the present.…
Read MoreSpanish Galleon replica docks on Island shores
A replica of a 17th century Spanish galleon, the Galeon Andalucia, docked on Trinity Landing, Cowes, on Monday and will…
Read MoreEast Cowes are to receive a new marina
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has unveiled exciting plans for a new marina in East Cowes. The project, part of CHC’s…
Read MorePan-demonium in this year’s football season
The 2024-25 IW Football season continues with further disciplinary issues. The Isle of Wight Division of Hampshire Football Association is…
Read MoreWonderful Wolverton weekend lives up to excitement
Tilly WalderFollowing suit from previous years, last weekend’s Wolverton Manor Garden Fair did not disappoint. Promoted as ‘the Island’s largest garden…
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Read More‘Musical Chairs’ exercise classes aim to boost the well-being of elderly and disabled residents
Jake HarrisonA local community group in Newport hopes to encourage residents to get out and shake it all about with their…
Read MoreHose Rhodes Dickson donate £1,000 towards skatepark
Freshwater Parish Council is delighted to accept another donation of £1,000 from Hose Rhodes Dickson towards the new skatepark and…
Read MoreCare and support residents get together for sustainable summer event
Residents from Southern Housing’s care and support services on the Island were invited to pick up some skills in protecting…
Read MoreThe new Museum of Island Music History
A new museum, devoted to the musical history of the Isle of Wight, has opened in Newport. The first floor…
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