Farm barns could be turned into housing
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterTwo barns on a farm could be transformed into three homes. Applicants are seeking prior approval to convert two barns…
Read More71-year-old jailed for 18 years for non recent child sex offences
Press ReleaseA 71-year-old man from Wootton Bridge has been jailed for 18 years after being found guilty of eight counts of…
Read MorePrince of Wales on manoeuvres past the Isle of Wight
The Royal Navy’s flagship, HMS Prince of Wales, sailed past Bembridge on Tuesday as part of one of its biggest…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Alec Penstone – WWII veteran and centenarian
Reflecting on a life well lived, I remember that my father was seriously injured by ‘friendly fire’ in the First…
Read MoreIW Junior B Cup goes to penalties in football
Niton Reserves were crowned winners of the IW Junior B Cup, after beating Ventnor 4-3 on penalties: the floodlit match…
Read MoreRome, reflection, and the passing of Pope Francis
Tilly WalderWhen in Rome? Visit the Colosseum; eat your bodyweight in carbonara and gelato; butcher your way through the most simple…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Saying ‘Goodbye’ can be hard
It’s almost three years since my Dad died, but I sort of had him to stay over Easter. The kids…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 27 April 1901
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 27th April 1901 carried an account of a drill designed to test the…
Read MoreAppeal to identify victim of assault in Ryde pub
Officers are trying to trace a woman who they believe was the victim of an assault that occurred in The…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Where is this very busy lady?
Dear Editor, On the day that sees Red Funnel Limited record a loss of almost £196m, the biggest corporate loss…
Read More‘Out of the Blue’ charity match hosted by Shanklin Football Club
Shanklin Football Club hosted the launch of the ‘Out Of The Blue’ peer support group charity, for members of ‘uniformed’…
Read MoreSHOP LOCAL FEATURE: Local food is the best!
Observer FeaturesLooking to support local rural businesses while enjoying a fantastic meal? The Island offers a wealth of options that not…
Read MoreThe Island toasts Alec: ‘My ten and a half arctic convoys’
The Island’s Lord-Lieutenant, Susie Sheldon, joined family, friends and forces veterans to celebrate the 100th birthday of Alec Penstone at…
Read MoreHelp Mountbatten to create a garden of sunflowers
With just a short time left to sign up to Walk the Wight 2025, Mountbatten wants your help to create…
Read MoreQ&A about the current state of play for the Island Planning Strategy
This week planning inspectors shared their initial views to the Island Planning Strategy (IPS) following a series of public hearings.…
Read MoreHitting all the right notes for Mike’s 80th
An Island brass band fan got the surprise of his life when he was awoken on his 80th birthday by…
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