Failing care home now under new management
Isle of Wight ObserverAutumn House Residential Home in Sandown has again been rated as ‘inadequate’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following a…
Read MoreBISCOES: Is now a good time to remortgage?
With interest rates and household bills on everyone’s minds lately, it’s no surprise that many home-owners are wondering is now…
Read MoreTerry’s Christmas lights help three Island charities
Terry Ramplin, who has been decorating his house in Christmas lights for the last 25 years, has admitted he will…
Read MoreVivaldi and Puccini are ‘a real treat’ in the Minster
by Nicholas Finney More than 200 people packed into Newport Minster to hear a choral concert consisting of just two…
Read More‘Governments always say no – until they say yes!’
The Island’s MPs are convinced the government is finally taking the Island’s ferry woes seriously, despite a letter suggesting it…
Read More“I was told ongoing maintenance costs had been agreed and that road closures would be kept to a minimum”
The fall-out from three months of disruption and frustration for residents and business owners in Gurnard, after Southern Water’s Sustainable…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 2nd May 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
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Read MoreCowes pilgrimage for a martyr’s descendent
Kenneth Marsden, an 82-year-old descendant of Blessed William Marsden, made a poignant visit to Cowes on Saturday, April 29, just…
Read MoreMatt takes top English medal as the new Marathon Champion of England
Ryde Harrier, Matt Sharp, is the new Marathon Champion of England, after an outstanding run in the Manchester marathon. In…
Read MoreRyde Marina Bowls Club’s first friendly match of the season
by Jonathan Calnan Taking advantage of the beautiful weather, which meant that their greens were in good condition for this…
Read MoreThe cricket season returns this weekend
With the cricket season, on and off the Island, starting Saturday, the pre-season Ventnor v Preston match at Steephill saw…
Read More£500 donation to IW Foodbank from Vectis 40s Vintage
Vectis 40s Vintage has presented £1,000 raised from their events and activities over the past year to two vital Island…
Read MoreWill the Red Arrows fly over Ryde Sands again?
The iconic Red Arrows could be set to soar over Ryde again this June, as part of the Isle of…
Read MoreNewport Pantry celebrates its second anniversary
By A & S Whitewood Newport Pantry, based in Newport Congregational Church, celebrated its second anniversary on Wednesday. Held weekly,…
Read MoreWhitecroft & Barton conquer Cowes in this week’s football
Whitecroft & Barton added the IW Memorial Cup to the division championship and Challenge Cup, after beating a youthful Cowes…
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