WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley, Labour MP for IW West
Isle of Wight ObserverIt was UK Parliament Week from November 18-24. It’s an annual event designed to engage youth organisations, community groups, schools…
Read MoreRoyal Hotel sold, but reputation for quality to be maintained
Mal ButlerOne of the Island’s most prestigious hotels, The Royal in Ventnor, has been sold after being in the Bailey family…
Read MoreWestacre saga continues, but campaigners celebrate a success
Tilly WalderDetermined campaigning has exercised its power once again, as protestors celebrate receiving permission this week to appeal July’s High Court…
Read MoreIslanders will have their say on the new Floatie
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterAn ‘engagement process’ seeking Islanders’ views on a new Floating Bridge will be held by the Isle of Wight Council…
Read MoreStellar line-up for the Isle of Wight Festival
New acts have been confirmed for the 2025 Isle of Wight Festival, taking place at Seaclose Park, in Newport, from…
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Read MoreRyde farmhouse could be demolished due to ‘trespass and vandalism’
A Ryde farmhouse plagued by trespassers and vandals could be demolished. Smallbrook Developments Limited has applied to the Isle of…
Read MoreAppeal for information following assault at The Crown pub in Ryde
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information following an assault at The Crown pub in Ryde. The incident…
Read MoreLast big display for Terry and Sue
Terry and Sue Ramplin, who have raised many thousands of pounds for charity over the last 25 years, are preparing…
Read MoreSewer problems bring in tankers to clear problem
A burst sewer in Wellow, which has caused disruption in the area, has been fixed by Southern Water. Tankers were…
Read MoreFarm barn could be turned into four bedroom house
A barn near Northwood could be turned into a four-bedroomed house. A planning application has been made to County Hall…
Read MoreA wet, windswept and waterlogged weekend for football
With the Island’s sporting programme decimated by storm Bert, Shanklin’s match at Vectis was abandoned when keeper, Lawrence Chick, broke…
Read More“Anarchy’s happening”: election expenses row breaks out at Island council
A row over election expenses has broken out a parish council with one councillor labelling the situation “anarchy”. Following an…
Read MoreHavenstreet on form in this week’s table tennis
By Debbie Yates Division One Ryde A 8 v Newport Vics A 2, Ryde B 2 v Ryde C 8,…
Read MorePrisoner handed life sentence for attempted murder of fellow Island inmate
A prisoner who tried to kill a fellow inmate on the Island has been handed a life sentence. Jack McRae,…
Read MoreIsland quarry restoration works to continue for two more years
Restoration work at an Isle of Wight quarry with tens of thousands of tonnes of fill material will continue for…
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