Isle of Wight Cabinet votes for priority devolution deal
Carole DennettThe Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet voted unanimously last night (Thursday) to apply to be included in the Government’s priority…
Read MoreThere were winter winners in this week’s football report
In cold and crisp conditions, Ventnor and Division Two High Park sprung dramatic penalty shoot-out cup shocks, East Cowes Sports…
Read MoreExtra time to get sports awards nominations in
The deadline for entries to the 50th Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards has been extended by one week —…
Read MoreMan jailed for drug supply offences after police seize large quantities of cash and drugs
A man has been jailed for drugs supply offences on the Island. Liam Estridge, aged 35, appeared at Southampton Crown…
Read MoreDouble delight for this week’s hockey games
The D was for Drama, as IW Women 1st XI worked hard to secure a 2-0 home win against Winchester…
Read MoreHistoric pub could be redecorated as part of new works scheme
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterMajor redecoration and change is coming to an Island pub. The Sloop Inn, a grade II listed pub dating from…
Read MoreTen-surgery dental practice could open in Island seaside town
A ten-surgery dental practice could open in the centre of the Island’s largest town. Simon Bola of Damira Dental Studios…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Locked loo and lost custom at Lidl
Dear Editor, I’m diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and I found myself needing a loo while shopping in Lidl in Shanklin.…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: January 1, 1853
The Isle of Wight Observer, published on January 1, 1853, told how Edward Flux was up before the bench for…
Read MoreThe ‘one-day diddle’ strikes again to keep Red Funnel’s woes ‘secret’
Regular IW Observer readers will remember our festive prediction that Red Funnel, Isle of Wight’s beleaguered ferry operator, would once…
Read MoreIsland connections for New Year’s Honours
Mal ButlerThree people with strong Island connections were recognised in the New Year’s Honours list announced this week. Peter Morton, founder…
Read MoreBoxing Day swims prove very popular
There was fancy dress, coloured powder, oh, and water, lots of water, as thousands of people joined in Boxing Day…
Read MoreIsland Theatre with Maureen Sullivan
Maureen SullivanHappy New Year!! Welcome to 2025 – and new shows to tempt you with….. The Wight Island Players bring you…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Looking forward to 2025
Did people in your house put their empty sweetie wrappings back into the tubs over Christmas? Is that because they…
Read MoreA Starsailor star will appear at Strings
James Walsh is performing at Strings Bar and Venue in Newport on Friday, January 17 from 7.30pm. James first found…
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