£500K grant paves way for veteran homes in Newport
Isle of Wight ObserverA £500,000 grant from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is set to help the IW council build its first…
Read MoreFunding cut for the Island’s community pantries
Mal ButlerThe future of the Island’s community pantries may be at risk, after a decision to slash the share of government…
Read MoreOmaze house draw delivers £20,000 for Island’s isolated older residents
A £20,000 grant is set to make a lasting impact on older residents across the Island, as Age UK IW…
Read MoreTrading card shop opens in Newport’s central market
A new trading card shop, Trading Card Kingdom, officially opened its doors in Newport over the weekend, offering a fresh…
Read MoreOsborne Proms ‘25 Local Heroes’ initiative
Osborne Proms organisers have announced a heart-warming new campaign to celebrate community spirit across the Island. Following the success of…
Read MoreFishing and farming concerns raised with shadow minister
The Shadow Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Victoria Atkins, visited the Island…
Read MoreThe historic Totland Pier has gone up for for sale
The historic Totland Pier, which was set to boast a café and a top-quality bar and restaurant, is on the…
Read MoreA fresh new look for a local Island favourite
Tilly WalderOriginally established as a foundry in 1859, W Hurst & Son has evolved over the decades to become one of…
Read MoreCalling all Swifties & Stylers!
Retro Staycations glamping retreat, in Ryde, is soon to be transformed into the ultimate live concert experience as Swift &…
Read MoreThe sun shines on the UK’s biggest charity walk
Thousands of people took part in Sunday’s Walk the Wight raising more than £400,000 for Mountbatten. The weather was ideal…
Read MoreVibrant Vectis celebrated an exceptional season of rugby
Vectis RFC celebrated an exceptional season at the Medina Festival of Rugby, with 75 teams from across the country and…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 14 May 1853
A letter to the Isle of Wight Observer published on 14th May 1853 could, for the most part, have been…
Read MoreNew restaurant to open next to the River Medina
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterCounty Hall has accepted plans for a restaurant and shop, selling ‘wellness’ products, at the Medina Valley Centre on Newport’s…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: It’s all a load of rubbish
Putting air in your tyres used to be a free service provided by garages. Then it became 20p. Yesterday, I…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Toby Beardsall – Founder of Facebook Page – Newport Rd Protest Group
Having lived on the Island my entire life I understand and accept the limitations imposed by its natural wonder. One…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Traffic madness terrorises businesses
Dear Editor, For four days Newport to Cowes traffic has been diverted via Whitehouse Road and Pallance Road. The resulting…
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