Godshill struts its stuff in Manolo Blahnik heels!
Carole DennettLuxury footwear designer, Manolo Blahnik, has given the Isle of Wight a foothold on the global fashion map. The Model…
Read MoreHave a cuppa and cake with free energy advice
The Island’s Utilita Energy Hub will mark its fifth anniversary next week, and the team will be welcoming both regular…
Read MoreA chat with… Bob Simpson: Twickenham match closes Bob’s poignant ‘family loop’
The Sandown & Shanklin Veterans rugby team has been invited to play at the iconic Twickenham Stadium, to raise money…
Read MoreIW Observer 319
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Read More“A clear potential that harm has been caused:” major housing development invalidated
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterConsent for a major housing development has been struck off following “unauthorised work” and “a clear potential that harm has…
Read MoreFormer public toilets conversion scheme withdrawn after parish council backlash
A developer has withdrawn a scheme to convert a former public toilets block in the middle of a village following…
Read MoreBigger and better Biosphere Festival this year
The Biosphere Festival is to return this year. The local nature and community festival will take place from June 28…
Read MoreAndy’s academy were right on target in youth darts
Mal ButlerThe ‘Luke Littler effect’ has led to a surge in youngsters taking up darts on the Island, and the formation…
Read MoreStill time to apply for Island Roads’ foundation funding
There is still time to apply for grant support from Island Roads’ Isle of Wight Foundation. And to encourage local…
Read MoreThree Rivers Music Festival returns with bigger line-up
The Three Rivers Music Festival is making a return to the Island on May 31 to June 1, bringing a…
Read MoreDiscount for NHS and police at Adam’s Barbers
Adam’s Barbers, a family-run Turkish traditional barbershop, in Carisbrooke, take pride in serving the community. As a token of their…
Read MoreValiant Ventnor falter at finish in this week’s rugby
Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes won 19-15 at home to Gosport & Fareham, to move to 6th place in Division One.…
Read MorePlans to end tax breaks for private schools come under attack
Plans to end tax breaks for Isle of Wight private schools came under attack yesterday evening. A report signed by…
Read MoreFormer Trade Union Leader appointed by Island’s MPs to look at ferries
Former General Secretary of the GMB Union, Sir Paul Kenny, who lives in Bembridge, has been tasked by the Island’s…
Read MoreDutch Braai restaurant and weddings venue: new plans for disused barns
Two farm barns near could be used as a Dutch Braai restaurant and wedding and events space. The applicant applied…
Read MoreTwo-bedroom apartment could be installed behind new laundrette
A two-bedroom apartment could be installed behind a new laundrette in a town centre. The applicant applied to County Hall…
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