Predicted overspend on adult social care
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterAn ‘overspend’ of hundreds of thousands of pounds on adult social care (ASC) is being forecast by the Isle of…
Read MoreCockleshell Challenge sees standout performance
Isle of Wight ObserverYarmouth Gig Rowing Club delivered a standout performance in this year’s Cockleshell Challenge — an open sea race held in…
Read MoreRSPCA issues urgent appeal as demand rises
The RSPCA Isle of Wight is calling on the community for urgent help, as demand for its services continues to…
Read MoreThe Island has some competitive Coalporters’ crews
Island rowing clubs delivered solid performances at the Coalporters’ 150th Anniversary Regatta, with Newport, Ryde, and Shanklin crews all making…
Read MoreCounty cup clashes in this week’s bowls
Shanklin welcomed bowlers from across the Island, with appreciative spectators enjoying a weekend of high-class competition for Island Cups. In…
Read MoreIsland sport fixtures for Saturday, July 26
Cricket Hook & Newnham Basics v Ventnor (12.30pm), Ventnor II v Hythe & Dibden (1pm), Havant II v Ryde (1pm),…
Read MoreCockleshell Challenge success for Yarmouth
Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club had a successful day at the Cockleshell Challenge, an annual open rowing in the Solent, run…
Read MoreOfsted reports highlight progress and pressures at primary schools
Two Island primary schools are celebrating Ofsted reports that mark a significant step forward – both St Mary’s Catholic, in…
Read MoreIsland Green Flag winner revealed
Northwood Cemetery, in Cowes, has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for the eighth year running, recognising the site…
Read MoreStory Garden takes root in Island’s young minds
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is now under way at Island libraries, with the 2025 theme, Story Garden: Adventures in…
Read MoreBike reported stolen during robbery in Ryde
Police are appealing for information following a report that an 18-year-old man had his bike stolen by a man he…
Read MoreWet Leg gets political praise from Tory MP
Isle of Wight indie band Wet Leg has scored a second consecutive UK No. 1 album with Moisturizer, narrowly edging…
Read MoreEarly start, big impact in cancer charity swim
This year’s Swim for Hope raised a record-breaking £31,000 for Wessex Cancer Support, with 28 swimmers completing the early morning…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 18th July 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreAdmiral’s Cup has global crews and IW connections
By A & S Whitewood Celebrating the centenary year of the Royal Ocean Racing Club, the 24th Admiral’s Cup made…
Read MoreDarting delight in this week’s sport report
Shanklin FC Darts team are celebrating success in the Men’s Monday Night League, winning the league, league cup, sixes cup…
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