BISCOES: Moth Mansion – Sellers Beware!
Isle of Wight ObserverWith the recent news that Britain’s most senior surveyor has been suspended as President of the Royal Institution of Chartered…
Read MoreCABINET CONNECTION: Cllr Debbie Andre – Cabinet member for adult social care and public health
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I would like to highlight the issue of domestic abuse, a crime which can…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Dangers of devolution
Dear Editor, I want to explain to the Isle of Wight Council why devolution of our council would be a…
Read MoreWishing Neil Chapman well with his new challenge
It’s all change for two of the Island’s cross-Solent ferry operators with the announcement that the MD of Hovertravel will…
Read MoreLetting sport do the talking with ‘Chippy’ at Strings
The man, affectionately known as ‘Chippy’, debuted for his country in the World Rugby Sevens series in 2011, starting an…
Read MoreA chat with… Kathryn Grimes
Mal ButlerTen years supporting her husband’s illness, while continuing to raise money for charity, has been a long haul, and the…
Read MoreCould the Island make it a hat-trick in awards?
The Isle of Wight has been shortlisted as finalist in the Group Leisure and Travel Awards, which could see the…
Read MoreNewport U-14s reach cup final in football
Newport under-14s beat Oakfield under-14s on penalties in the Cup Semi-final, with keeper, Oz Fuller, enjoying a solid match. Oakfield…
Read MoreSchool closure decisions have been delayed
After a week that brought criticism from the Corporate Scrutiny Committee, the threat of strike ballots and a meeting with…
Read MoreLocals take action over closed road in Ventnor
The efforts of a determined resident, and his attempt to clear debris left behind by a collapsed wall in Ventnor,…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 7th March 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreIW Observer 318
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Read MoreIsland sides lose out but money is raised for Teddy
The three senior Island sides were defeated against strong mainland sides, with a friendly fund-raiser, at Wootton, demonstrating the strength…
Read MoreSandown’s super shoot-out success in this week’s football
Sandown & Lake kept their nerve to win their Hants semi-final, and Cowes Res won a 13-goal cup classic. There…
Read MoreAaron and Adam’s attack advantage in this week’s hockey
IW Men’s 1st XI won 3-1 away at Wimborne Wayfarers, in South Central Division Two, with a field goal from…
Read MoreFind out how the council’s £600k Leeson Road investment will be spent
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA spending package worth £600,000 will be spent on ‘essential works’ on the landslip-hit Leeson Road as part of the…
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