Dionysus Theatre brings Coward to the Island
Isle of Wight ObserverDionysus Theatre brings its UK tour of Noël Coward’s Private Lives to the Apollo Theatre, Newport, for two nights only…
Read MoreMidsummer confusion comes to Trinity Theatre
Trinity Theatre’s next production, in Cowes, is ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, one of Shakespeare’s most perennially popular comedies. A young…
Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: What a difference a year makes!
This time last year the sun had only just decided to make an appearance, whereas this year we’ve seen one…
Read MoreIt’s cheers to tradition at the IW CAMRA awards
Real ale enthusiasts gathered at the Newport Ale House on Wednesday evening to celebrate the Isle of Wight branch of…
Read MoreEmergency response to Newport police station
A significant response from emergency services was witnessed at Newport Police station last night (Thursday) following reports of an unknown…
Read MoreA familiar approach to ‘lifeline’ service from Island ferry company
Hope has long been in short supply for supporters of the Red Funnel-owned Hythe Ferry; however, recent talk of repair…
Read MoreCowes-Newport road closure: The Island’s highway to hell
An Island business has reportedly lost over £1,500 in a single week due to the “horrendous” handling of roadworks at…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 16th May 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreTackling the Island’s biggest challenges
The IW Observer and Island Echo are teaming up once again to host a major community event – the ‘State…
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Read MoreIW High Sheriff visits the Wight Aviation Museum
High Sheriff, Jacque Gazzard, rediscovered the ‘joy of flying’, albeit virtually, with a trip round the Island when she visited…
Read MoreSunday’s Island sport fixtures
Bowls (2pm) Division One: Cowes Medina A v Totland A, Sandown A v Shanklin B, Shanklin A v Ryde Marina…
Read MorePolice appeal for witnesses to altercation in Lake
Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in Lake. At around 2.45pm on Tuesday 13 May, a physical altercation…
Read MoreA pub in Newport could be receiving a facelift
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA listed building consent application has been submitted to County Hall for a works scheme to improve the ‘visual appearance’…
Read MoreEast Cowes Esplanade has undergone a major makeover
East Cowes seafront has been given a fresh lease of life this week, as the town council unveiled two major…
Read MoreNew forum will look into ferry pricing and reliability
Maritime Minister, Mike Kane, has declined the opportunity to express support for the ownership model of Isle of Wight ferry…
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