Watcombe were winners in this week’s rugby
Isle of Wight ObserverIW Rangers battled back from behind to win at Chichester, with Ventnor 2nd IV triumphant at home. In Division One,…
Read MoreSupermarket to have 272 rooftop solar panels installed
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA supermarket on the edge of a seaside town is to have 272 rooftop solar panels installed. Aldi’s prior approval…
Read MoreBungalow to be built despite opposition
The construction of a farm worker’s bungalow on the edge of Alverstone will go ahead despite three objections from local…
Read MoreRed Funnel should engage with the Islanders’ Charter
A prominent retired businessman has issued a challenge to ferry operator Red Funnel, urging them to engage with the Islanders’…
Read MoreOffice space in the heart of Newport could be converted into first-time buyer flats
Office space in the heart of the Island’s county town could be converted into two new ‘first-time buyer flats’. Jon…
Read MoreRyde High Street will have two new ‘low cost’ flats
An empty ground floor of a high street property will be converted into two ‘much-needed’ flats. County Hall has given…
Read MoreHoliday park could be transformed into ‘upmarket and exclusive tourism attraction’
A holiday park near a large village could have 17 new lodges built as part of a phased transformation into…
Read MoreVacant town centre café could be converted into amusement arcade
An adult amusement arcade could be coming to a town centre, in an empty building formerly home to a café.…
Read MoreContentious bid to use five homes for parenting courses dealt further blow
A contentious bid to use five homes for parenting courses has been refused, with Isle of Wight Council officers saying…
Read MoreMan jailed for three years following stabbing in Shanklin.
A man has been jailed for three years for stabbing another man in Shanklin. Aaron Caley, aged 36, stabbed the…
Read MoreCCTV image released as part of investigation into Wootton incident
Do you recognise this man? Police would like to speak to him in connection with a report of a man…
Read MoreCouncil leaders add their support to the Island’s case to remain separate
Leaders from Hampshire, Portsmouth, and Southampton councils have joined forces in support of the Isle of Wight Council’s bid to…
Read MoreShould the Island’s council consider abolishing itself?
An outspoken councillor is calling for a serious debate on whether the Isle of Wight Council should merge with a…
Read MoreCOMPETITION: Grease is the word this half term!
The IW Observer and Curtain Call Creative have teamed up to give away two pairs of tickets for their amazing…
Read MoreIW property market in November: by numbers
The property market on the Isle of Wight in November last year saw 131 residential transactions worth over £38.85 million,…
Read MoreLyra feline fine after epic walk!
Mal ButlerA 12-year-old girl walked 23 miles on Sunday, to raise more than £1,400 for Cats Protection. Lyra Forster, of Limerstone,…
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