Cowes Harbour provides route to maritime career
Isle of Wight ObserverCowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has unveiled a partnership with the Corporation of Trinity House, to launch a fully sponsored Merchant…
Read MoreElections postponed amid fears over council’s future
The Deputy Prime Minister appeared to suggest the future of the Isle of Wight Council could be uncertain, as she…
Read MoreCarer thanks carers at St Mary’s Hospital
The Carers’ Lounge, at St Mary’s Hospital, provides unpaid carers with support, information and advice. Over the last eight years,…
Read MoreAppeal is launched to save village lychgate
An appeal has been launched to raise more than £7,000 to save the lychgate at the entrance to the New…
Read MoreDress up and smile for Arlo fundraiser
Schools and businesses across the Island have today shown their support for a very special cause. Keep an eye on…
Read MoreIsland will be case study for social care challenges
A cross-party group of MPs from the House of Commons Health & Social Care Select Committee visited the Isle of…
Read MoreBISCOES: Owning the Freehold to a Leasehold property – Is it worth it?
Owning the freehold to a leasehold property has both advantages and disadvantages. Here’s a breakdown of some of the issues…
Read MoreTalks might save Yarmouth Sports Foundation building
Mal ButlerTalks involving entrepreneur, John Caulcutt, and Yarmouth Town Council are under way in a bid to save the local Sports…
Read MoreLibraries Islandwide launch Book Bingo
Island libraries are set to ignite a passion for reading, with the launch of their 2025 Book Bingo challenge, offering…
Read MoreLouis and Cooper are looking for a home
A local animal charity is urgently seeking a special home for two dogs, Louis and Cooper, after difficult circumstances left…
Read MoreBuilding friendships and confidence at BCP
Tilly WalderSince forming in 2019, the Brading Community Partnership (BCP) has been at the heart of youth support in Brading, initially…
Read MoreNEWS FROM COUNTY HALL: Cllr Phil Jordan – Council Leader
It has been confirmed that the Isle of Wight is formally part of the priority programme for devolution for the…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Tories ‘bottled it’
Dear Editor, So having grumbled for the last 4 years at the Alliance leadership not dealing with the surplus school…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 7th February 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: ‘All the world’s a stage’ – especially for politicians
Actor and raconteur, Charles Collingwood, appeared at Shanklin Theatre last week. He plays posh farmer, Brian Aldridge, in ‘The Archers.’…
Read MoreCowes Primary doesn’t miss a beat in celebrating global cultures
Pupils at Cowes Primary School have been drumming up excitement as part of an immersive musical workshop celebrating global cultures.…
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