A teenager has been charged following an assault in Ryde
Isle of Wight ObserverA 17-year-old boy is due in court today (Tuesday, March 18) following an assault in Salters Park, Ryde on Wednesday,…
Read MoreThere was a trio of Wessex wins in this week’s football
Cowes, Vics and Newport worked hard to secure Wessex wins, Whitecroft & Barton extended their grip on the Division One…
Read MoreThis week’s Island table tennis report
By Debbie Yates Division One Ryde C 9 v Newport Vics A 1, Havenstreet A 10 v Newport Vics B…
Read MoreThree men charged following public order incident in Newport
Three men have been charged following a public order incident that we were called to at Newport Bus Station on…
Read MoreA win for Newport’s Junior Men rowers
There was a good day’s racing for Newport, at the Southampton Head of the River race last Saturday. The junior…
Read MoreThe Spring Series has started for Island rowing
The Royal Solent Yacht Club’s sailing season has begun, with the Spring Series over the last two Sundays seeing nine…
Read MoreThere have been England selections for Ryde Harriers
By Geoff Watkin Six Ryde Harriers travelled to compete in the Fleet Half Marathon, which was acting as a selection…
Read MoreCouncillors to consider plans for radical shake-up of County Hall
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterCounty Hall representatives will consider plans for a radical shake-up of the Isle of Wight Council tomorrow (Wednesday). Full Council…
Read MoreCouncillors to debate controversial plans to end private school tax breaks
Councillors will this week debate and decide on controversial plans to end tax breaks for Isle of Wight private schools.…
Read MoreFood Waste Action Week — Buy loose, waste less
WRAP’s Food Waste Action Week takes place this week (March 17 to 23). This year’s campaign encourages people to continue…
Read MoreFinal school closures votes scheduled for this Thursday
Final votes on closing five primary schools will likely take place at a crunch cabinet meeting this Thursday. County Hall’s…
Read MoreCurrently no confirmed plans for multi-storey hospital car park, says NHS
There are currently no confirmed plans to build a multi-storey car park at St Mary’s Hospital, the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreAlliance approves purchase of 18 units of temporary accommodation
The Isle of Wight Council has sanctioned the purchase of 18 properties as part of plans to help people move…
Read MoreYoung Islanders help plan Island’s future landscape
More than 170 pieces of artwork and photography, created by young Islanders, will feature in the 2025-2030 Isle of Wight…
Read MoreMP welcomes funding boost for Early Support Hubs
The recent announcement of continued funding for Early Support Hubs, including a vital £200,000 boost for the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreThe Island’s youth groups: Girlguides
Girlguiding Isle of Wight is a part of the largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women in the UK…
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