GREEN FINGERS: Warm sunshine – but it’s not summer yet
Isle of Wight ObserverAt last we’ve seen some welcome sunshine in the garden. In fact, we’ve seen some unusually high temperatures in early…
Read MoreISLAND OBITUARY: Andy Cassell
The Paralympic sailing gold medallist who founded the Andy Cassell Foundation (ACF), in Cowes, died this week after a short…
Read MoreEaster has been saved for Fort Victoria businesses
Mal ButlerBusinesses at Fort Victoria have breathed a sigh of relief after the IW Observer stepped in to save their Easter.…
Read MoreAppley Tower reopens with new art installation
Appley Tower reopens its doors this weekend and into the spring, for visitors to experience this unique building, it’s panoramic…
Read MoreIW Council’s Transport Infrastructure Board is no more!
Three weeks after the IW Observer revealed that the IW Council’s secretive Transport Infrastructure Board was operating without any proper…
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Read MoreMixed emotions over school decisions
There were emotional scenes at County Hall as the Isle of Wight Council cabinet met on Thursday night to decide…
Read MorePedal for pets this September with IW RSPCA
RSPCA IW has launched a brand-new fund-raising event for the Island, that the charity hopes will become a firm favourite…
Read MoreNine ‘much-needed’ houses could be built
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterTradeamp Ltd submitted a planning application to County Hall to construct nine three-bedroom homes next to 115 Station Road, Wootton…
Read MoreLittle Acres highlights children’s road safety
Little Acres Childcare Centre celebrated National Beep Beep Day on Wednesday; a day specifically designed to highlight the importance of…
Read MoreDeparted supporters honoured at IW Amateur Theatre Awards
The inaugural IW Amateur Theatre Awards evening, held at Northwood House on on Friday, was a resounding success. Representatives of…
Read MoreHenry returns from injury for the Classic National Circuit Championship
On Sunday Jerry Cooper and Henry Farrell travelled to the New Forest for the first round of the RTTC Classic…
Read MoreCouncillors launch broadside against school closure plans
County Hall’s corporate scrutiny committee (CSC) last night launched a broadside against the Isle of Wight Council’s plans to shut…
Read MoreEager anticipation for 50th Sports Achievement Awards
Almost 80 nominees will be in the running for the 50th Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards, which take place…
Read MoreThis week’s hockey highlights for the Island
IW Men 1st XI lost 3-0 away at Basingstoke, with the 2nd XI losing 2-1 away at Fareham VI, leaving…
Read MoreDerby day delight in this week’s rugby report
In a high-scoring and entertaining match, a strong and disciplined Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes II overcame Ventnor II 58-26 at…
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