Appeal for witnesses following assault in Binstead
Press ReleasePolice are appealing for witnesses following a report that between 7.30pm – 8.30pm on Saturday, December 6, a woman in…
Read MoreAppeal for witnesses to fail to stop collision involving pedestrian in Sandown
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fail to stop collision that took place in Sandown on Sunday, December 7.…
Read MoreTime capsule uncovered at old Yarmouth Primary
Mal ButlerA time capsule, dating back to the 1970s, has been dug up at the former Yarmouth Primary School. The premises…
Read MoreTotland Christmas event welcomes strong crowd
The crowds turned out in force to take part in this year’s Totland Christmas Fair, on Colwell Common. The event,…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Ginnie Orrey – Publicity manager for the Apollo Theatre Players
The King’s Award for Voluntary Services, or KAVS, is an award equivalent to the MBE for individuals. It is given…
Read MoreChamber of Commerce 2026 Business Awards
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has announced the categories for the IW Chamber Business Awards 2026, with entries…
Read MoreFriendship café opens to bring residents together
A new friendship café has opened at Southern Housing’s extra care scheme in Ryde, offering residents a welcoming place to…
Read MoreLearning lift for Island tourism
Whilst recently released figures show a 4.2 per cent drop in summer holidaymakers, and a sharp decline in visitor spending,…
Read MoreChristmas fair raises £3,000 for Dimbola
The Art & Craft Christmas Fair has raised a record £3,000 for the Julia Margaret Cameron Trust, which runs Dimbola…
Read MoreWin big with IW Observer and 12 Island businesses
There’s still time to take part in the IW Observer’s 12 Days of Christmas competition, giving one lucky reader the…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 7 December 1889
This entry from the Isle of Wight Observer published on December 7th, 1889 tell how readers of “The Standard” –…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 5th December 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreIW Observer 357
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Read MoreRain affected rugby games this week
In Counties One, Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes lost 83-7 away at Guernsey, and the Hurries 2nd XV won 72-0 at…
Read MoreFestive campaign raises funds for Newport hub
Independent Arts has launched its Creatively Connected Christmas campaign, aiming to raise £8,000 to help keep its creative hub, in…
Read MoreThe Island’s sport fixtures for Saturday, December 4
All Saturday at 2pm unless otherwise stated. Football Cowes v Wincanton Town (3pm), Laverstock & Ford v East Cowes Vics…
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