‘Brutal’ Ultra Challenge saw 1,600 people raise £600,000
Isle of Wight ObserverA few drinks over dinner one January night led to a Newport man taking on the ‘brutal’ Island Ultra Challenge.…
Read MoreNo trouble for Double Trouble in the Offshore Powerboat Championships
‘Double Trouble’ went one better than last year by clinching the top position in the Offshore Powerboat Championships opener, with…
Read MoreWest Wight are winners in this week’s football
Combination One champions, West Wight Reserves, won a close Junior A Cup final on penalties, against Division Two runners-up, Oakfield,…
Read MoreTwo jailed for Isle of Wight child abuse offences
Two people have been jailed for physically abusing a child on the Isle of Wight. Toby Lucas, aged 29, and…
Read MoreProgramme is honoured with the Kings Award
Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust and HTP Apprenticeship College have been honoured with the prestigious King’s Award…
Read MoreWildheart Animal Sanctuary conquers IW Ultra Challenge
Last weekend, more than 1,600 participants took part in the IW Ultra Challenge, a tough 106km (65.8 mile) coastal trek…
Read MoreCharity dog day was a paw-some success
The Great Isle of Wight Dog Walk held on Sunday, April 27, has been officially declared a howling success by…
Read MoreOfficial notices move to the Island’s favourite newspaper
Regular readers of the IW Observer will notice that today, and in future editions, we will be publishing public and…
Read MoreWest Acre overturned – council silence on how much it has cost
The Court of Appeal has overturned the Isle of Wight Council’s decision to grant planning permission for the controversial West…
Read MoreWhat’s happening on the Island for VE Day
“On Thursday, May 8 th, 2025, we mark the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day, with the peoples, families and…
Read MorePolice appeal after man exposes himself in Cowes
Officers are appealing for information after an incident of indecent exposure in Cowes. At around 8pm on Sunday, May 4,…
Read MoreCourage commemorated by The Friends of the ORP Błyskawica Society
The Friends of the ORP Błyskawica Society celebrated the 83rd anniversary of the defence of Cowes and East Cowes over…
Read MoreMavis the tortoise located by retired tracking dog, Barney
A chance meeting with a ‘Trackadog’ volunteer ended with her trusty 11-year-old Barney finding a lost pet – a tortoise…
Read More3,000 cyclists enjoy the scenic IW Randonnée
Cyclists from across the country took to the Island’s roads on Sunday, taking part in the largest free cycling event…
Read MoreShort notice roadworks spark satirical backlash
Island residents and businesses are considering the impact of last week’s announcement of a one-way system on the road between…
Read MoreHistoric bus helped provide a fitting send-off for Ted
A unique tribute marked the recent funeral of Edward “Ted” Higgin at the Island Crematorium, as an iconic red and…
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