Newport Youth Café: A safe space for youth
Tilly WalderFor more than a decade, Newport Youth Café has been a vital space for young people in the community, providing…
Read MoreSpecial ammonite find for cousins
Mal ButlerFossil hunters on a South Wight beach hit the jackpot with the discovery of a 100million-year-old ammonite. Jack Wonfor, 24,…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 14th February 2025
Isle of Wight ObserverSee full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East
I welcomed the House of Commons Health & Social Care Committee to the Island last week, as part of our…
Read MoreSteam Trains and Dark Ales open new season
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is opening earlier this year for a special ‘Winter Gala & Dark Ales Festival’…
Read MorePlanning your wonderful wedding at East Afton
On Sunday, February 23, the team at East Afton Farmhouse will be hosting their biggest Wedding Showcase, with more than…
Read MoreFund-raiser for Arlo Lambie hits target
Last night the ambitious target of £100,000 to help treat Arlo Lambie, who is suffering an aggressive Grade 4 brain…
Read MoreHalf-term activities at Island museums
There will be plenty of opportunity for family activities at two Island museums during February half-term. Visitors to the Museum…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 16 February 1918
An Islander writing to his parents from the Battle of Jerusalem during World War 1, saw part of his letter…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Costa Del Gaza – A good idea?
It may have attracted a little ridicule, but I thought Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza was genius. Unlike Kier Starmer,…
Read MoreA West Acre win in court could be very short-lived
The battle to save Ryde’s historic Westridge Farm site is heating up ahead of a high-stakes court showdown in London.…
Read MoreBig drop in circulation for historic newspaper
Figures released this week confirm the Isle of Wight County Press (IWCP) is suffering a sustained fall in readership. The…
Read MoreIW Observer 315
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Read MoreFarnborough winter Half-Marathon
by Geoff Watkin After her great run in the Verona Marathon, Ryde Harrier, Carly Scoble, has set personal bests over…
Read MoreSwimming success at Masters’ event
The weekend saw a strong team of Ryde Swimming Club members, competing at the annual IW Marlins Masters event at…
Read MoreSpecial dogs looking for new homes on the Island
RSPCA IW are used to finding forever homes for Island animals, but the charity is looking for new homes for…
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