Part of Victorian warehouse to be transformed into studio flats
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterPart of a Victorian warehouse in the heart of the Island’s largest town will be transformed into three studio flats.…
Read MoreBeat the Heat at Ryde Castle
Isle of Wight ObserverBring your A-game and rally your friends, family or work colleagues for a quiz night that will push your trivia…
Read MorePut your hand in your pocket for Red Funnel!
UPDATE 2 (Feb 28 – 8.55pm) We have received the following statement from Ashleigh Mutimear-MacMillan – Business Manager, Hythe Ferry…
Read MoreChunks of palm oil is spotted on Island beaches
Chunks of palm oil, which is poisonous to dogs, have washed up on West Wight beaches. The palm oil was…
Read MoreA cheque for PATCH from Ventnor Carnival Association
The chairman of Ventnor Carnival Association, Teresa Preston, has presented the trustees of PATCH with a cheque for £700. Carnival…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: The public sector pension problem
When Labour said they planned for growth, who knew they only meant growth in unemployment benefits, debts and taxes? Those…
Read MoreWhat’s being kept hidden using Freedom of Information rules?
An investigation by the IW Observer has revealed troubling concerns about the Transport Infrastructure Board (TIB), a body created to…
Read MoreNo Love for Island Roads in East Cowes
Mal ButlerThe IW councillor for East Cowes has criticised Island Roads after he claimed ‘totally unacceptable and unnecessary work’ was done…
Read MoreMountbatten inspires the Isle Dance winners
Arreton Primary School’s interpretation of a young couple’s love story, which ends with the need for specialist care from Mountbatten…
Read MoreRyde rescue team squash false rumours
Ryde Inshore Rescue has hit back at false rumours that it is being taken over. A spokesman confirmed: “It has…
Read MoreIsland Obituary – William Bailey
The former owner of The Royal Hotel, Ventnor, William Bailey, died on Tuesday after a short illness. William bought The…
Read MoreFormer MP is now a parish councillor
Former Island MP, Bob Seely, has become a Freshwater Parish Councillor. As previously reported, Mr Seely, 58, recently “expressed an…
Read MoreQuestions about new ferry announcement
Red Funnel claimed progress in its “partnership” with Belfast-based Artemis Technologies this week, giving hope of a greener future for…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP – Labour MP for Isle of Wight West
Some of you will be aware that I’m currently enrolled in the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme (AFPS). It’s been designed…
Read MoreCreating rock solid friendships at RS2
Tilly WalderThe RS2 (formerly referred to as Rock Solid 2) drop-in youth club is a welcoming space for the Island’s young…
Read More1,300 Islanders answer MP’s survey on mayor
More than 1,300 Islanders have responded to East Wight MP Joe Robertson’s survey about a proposed mayor for the Hampshire…
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