The hospice crisis and why they are so important
Isle of Wight ObserverBy Cassidy Ley I live with multiple terminal and chronic illnesses, the most severe being a rare genetic skin condition…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 4th April 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreNew Breakfast Club at the Bay CE School
The Bay CE School in Sandown has recently started a free breakfast club, open to all students at the secondary…
Read MoreSpring Show showcases a large variety of entries
Freshwater Horticultural Society held its Spring Show at the Methodist Church, on Saturday, with exhibitors filling the room with many…
Read MoreBISCOES: April Stamp Duty changes
The property market has seen a sizeable spike in transactions, since no extension of the reliefs for home movers and…
Read MoreFirst World War soldier is honoured on the Island
A century of anonymity for a local hero has come to an end as Able Seaman William Tucker, who lived…
Read MoreCoastal and Maritime Art Sale at Lisle Combe
A sale of important coastal and maritime paintings, watercolours and prints from 1770 to present day, by some of Great…
Read MoreIsland community is celebrated in awards
The Third Vectis Radio Community Awards took place at Caffe Isola, on Friday, with Carol Court, of Ability Dogs 4…
Read MoreA new wave of filmmakers on the Island
A new film school is launching on the Island in partnership with the IW Council, bringing film-making, photography, podcasting, and…
Read MoreRobin Hill reopens today with new rides and lots of ambition
The familiar gates of Robin Hill swing open again today (Friday), welcoming visitors eager to revisit old favourites and experience…
Read MoreHigh cost of off-Island school transport revealed by FOIA
Mal ButlerThe IW Council has confirmed it spends an astonishing £119,000 in transport costs, taking students to the mainland for their…
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Read MoreCowes Classics applications are now open
The fifth Cowes Classics Day, a free community event on The Parade, in Cowes, and organised by the Royal London…
Read MoreNiton Primary School supports skatepark
Freshwater Parish Council has thanked Niton Primary School for their fund-raising efforts to support the building of the new Freshwater…
Read MoreVectis 40s fundraise for prostate support group
Vectis 40’s are a group of like-minded individuals who share a passion for all things 1940s. Founded by Alan and…
Read MoreUnite Union protest in Newport calls for action
A day of action, calling for the eradication of fuel poverty and the nationalisation of the UK’s energy resources, took…
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