HOLMSEY: Why is the UK going to the dogs?
Isle of Wight ObserverSomewhere in west London, a substation explodes. Two miles away at Heathrow, the entire airport closes causing utter chaos. Why…
Read MorePrimary school performs dance for Mountbatten
Children from Arreton St George’s Primary School performed their award-winning interpretation of a young couple’s love story, which ends with…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Winter is coming for our schools
Dear Editor What is the impact of this week’s Spring statement on education? Spring – a season of initial growth,…
Read MoreNominations are announced for IW Chamber awards
The nominations have been unveiled for The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025. The awards will be…
Read MoreThe High Sheriff ‘Won’t miss wearing tights’
The outgoing High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, Graham Biss, hosted a heartfelt evening of thanks at Newport Minster…
Read MoreMaths success for IW College students
Students from The Isle of Wight College have achieved outstanding success at the prestigious MEI Maths Regional Final, held at…
Read MoreCassidy Ley becomes a hospice ambassador
Brave Cassidy Ley, from Ventnor, has been chosen as this year’s ambassador for Naomi House and Jacksplace, during ‘Do More…
Read MoreThe Finals Weekend for the Island’s Indoor Bowls
The weekend saw the culmination of a competitive and enjoyable indoor bowls at Ryde Indoor bowls. Ian Hampshire, of IW…
Read More‘It needs to be scrapped’ – Council accused of denying Islanders a choice
Mal ButlerThe IW Council has been accused of denying Islanders a choice of care providers, by pushing clients from independent companies…
Read MoreGet along to WedFest if you’re planning an event
Get ready for an exciting, interactive celebration of all things weddings and events, as WedFest 2025 takes over the Island…
Read MoreNatural Causes hits the stage tonight at Trinity Theatre
Trinity Theatre’s next production is ‘Natural Causes’ by Eric Chappell. Produced by Dinah Bowman, it comes to the Cowes stage…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP – Labour MP for IW West
Over the last decade, 16 banks have shut on the Island. You may think why does that matter in an…
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Read More12-bedroom HMO is to replace town centre office
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA 12-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) will replace office and storage space in a town centre. The council has…
Read MoreTwo wins at Smallbrook in this week’s hockey report
IW 1st XI won 4-0 at home to Haslemere, in Division Two South, with goals from Sam Challis, and 1…
Read MoreTrying times evident in this week’s Island rugby report
The three senior Island sides faced stiff mainland opposition, and player availability issues, but, despite defeats, will be heartened by…
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