LOOK BACK IN TIME: 26 July 1856
Isle of Wight ObserverThe editor of the Isle of Wight Observer published on 26th July, 1856 was very forthright about his views on…
Read MoreA very expensive mistake! IW MPs share their views
An accidental data breach in 2022 included the names of 18,714 Afghans who had applied for asylum, claiming they worked…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Smoke and mirrors: our cash-strapped council blows £26k on puff patrol
The council’s always banging on about being flat broke. That’s unsurprising, when most officers still get to retire in their…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: I’m not surprised we’re all going mad!
Dear Editor, I read the other day that thousands of people are claiming benefits for mental disorders. I can’t say…
Read MoreHigh-profile opening of Quarr exhibition
July 11 marked the feast of St Benedict, a great celebration for his disciples, the monks of Quarr Abbey, whose…
Read MoreReprieve for Mountbatten – but is it just temporary?
At yesterday’s (Thursday) AGM, Mountbatten Isle of Wight confirmed that the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB)…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 25th July 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 MoreBrighstone Summer Show
Isle of Wight ObserverA day of fun, games and the serious business of the Brighstone Horticultural Society’s (BHS) Summer Show. It took place…
Read MoreYarmouth RNLI’s Rich and Hebe tie the knot in Cowes
The Yarmouth RNLI crew were recently called out to an important shout – the marriage of their engineer, Richard Pimm,…
Read MoreNew restaurant to replace former town centre jewellers
A new restaurant is to be opened by the owner of Ryde’s popular Ada Mediterranean Kitchen. Planners have given the…
Read MoreWight Tri go the distance in calm Duver conditions
It was smooth sailing for 21 members of Wight Tri, who took part in the third of the club’s summer…
Read MoreSecretary of State working on Island’s ferry problems
Following sustained pressure by Isle of Wight West’s Labour MP, Richard Quigley, the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander,…
Read MoreQueen’s 1965 Island visit marked with memories of her royal tour
This week sees the 60th anniversary of the late Queen Elizabeth’s two-day visit to the Isle of Wight in 1965.…
Read MoreStrolling Players celebrate five decades of local drama
Mal ButlerPast and present members of the New Strolling Players were reunited as the amateur dramatic company celebrated its 50th anniversary…
Read MoreIsland hosts elite tricking contest
Tricking athletes from across the world descended on the Isle of Wight, on July 5 & 6, for the second…
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