Large villa-style property could house four new ‘starter homes’
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA large villa-style property in a coastal village could house four new ‘starter homes’. A planning application was submitted to…
Read MoreMetal detecting club celebrates anniversary
Isle of Wight ObserverVectis Searchers Metal Detecting Club (VSMDC) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The club is believed to be one…
Read MoreSmallbrook successes in this week’s hockey report
Island’s Men’s 1st XI came from a goal behind, twice, to win an end-to-end home encounter with table-topping Winchester 3-2,…
Read MoreW&B strengthen hold on titles in football
The withdrawal of Binstead COB Reserves from the league – and further on-field disciplinary issues – highlight the vulnerability of…
Read MoreDiscontent with health and social care services on the rise again, report finds
Difficulties accessing GP appointments, further problems with hospital car park ticket machines and dental services costs are key issues facing…
Read MoreCastle capers in this week’s Wight Tri duathlon
A group of 23 Wight Tri members gathered for the Carisbrooke Castle duathlon on Sunday. The event kicked off in…
Read MoreOfsted praise for Gurnard Primary School
Gurnard Primary School in Cowes has received an impressive Ofsted report following an inspection in February. The school earned outstanding…
Read MoreSociety fights to keep Gilbert Scott features
The Victorian Society has objected to renovation plans for the Grade II-listed All Saints’ Church, Ryde. The present plans propose…
Read MoreCabinet may recommend ending tax breaks for private schools
Cabinet members may decide later this week to follow the government’s lead in ending tax breaks for Isle of Wight…
Read MoreNew warehouse could ‘support expanding companies’ and ‘deliver employment opportunities’
County Hall has approved marine manufacturing and service business JAM & Sons Ltd’s planning application to build a large steel…
Read MoreHundreds attend Island’s Careers, Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair
More than 300 people attended the Isle of Wight Council’s Careers, Jobs & Apprenticeship event last month at 1Leisure Medina,…
Read MoreWalk the Wight song to be released by G4’s Mike Christie
Mountbatten Isle of Wight music ambassador, Mike Christie, is preparing to release a brand new song in celebration of the…
Read MorePancake Day was flipping great fun across the Island
Mal ButlerThe pancakes were tasty, but the thought behind the fun, in Ryde on Tuesday, bore a powerful message. Cllr Michael…
Read MoreThe Island’s first farming conference takes place
The Isle of Wight’s first-ever farming conference took place on Thursday, February 27, at East Afton Farmhouse, in Freshwater, bringing…
Read MoreIsland Theatre with Maureen Sullivan
Maureen SullivanIt’s March – and spring is nearly here! Celebrate with one of these great shows… Go along to the Isle…
Read MoreBreaking through a pain barrier for good causes
A Newport man has run more than three miles a day for 145 consecutive days to raise money for charity.…
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