Islander finds relief after decades of DIY spec fixes
Isle of Wight ObserverAn Island woman is celebrating a breakthrough after decades of adapting her own glasses to fit her face. Samantha Ackland,…
Read MoreRemembering Steve Piper
A night of fast-paced racing – and emotional tributes – took place at Smallbrook Stadium on Tuesday, as three teams…
Read MoreFinding Joy and art on Cowes High Street
As Cowes Week began, the Island’s High Sheriff, Jacque Gifford, was among the invited guests who viewed the works of…
Read MoreHollie Guard app can protect the vulnerable
It took an unbearable tragedy for a man to come up with his own solution and invent an app to…
Read MoreBelgrave Road works set for autumn start
The IW Council says that efforts to reopen Belgrave Road in Ventnor are progressing, with Island Roads and the council…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 8th August 2025
Isle of Wight ObserverSee full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreNew facilities at Waterside Pool
Waterside Pool, in Ryde, has completed a complete refurbishment of its changing facilities, following six months of extensive improvement works.…
Read MoreSteephill’s cliff-hanging climax
Ventnor celebrated a nail-biting win with all-rounder, Dineth Thimodya, contributing with bat and ball, Shanklin moved up the table with…
Read MoreFree school clothes available every Friday
Ryde Town Council has announced the return of its School Uniform Swap Shop, giving families the chance to exchange outgrown…
Read MoreSuperhero tale for St Thomas’s pupils
Pupils at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, in Carisbrooke, took to the stage last week for their summer…
Read MoreIsland Roads’ staff DIY boosts community hall
Staff from Island Roads have lent a hand to help prepare a new community hall, in Wootton, ahead of its…
Read MoreFootball meets first-aid in Shanklin tournament
Shanklin FC under-10s proudly hosted the Isle of Wight Defibrillator Tournament last weekend – a grassroots football event with a…
Read MoreBembridge Lifeboat Station ‘Open Day’
Bembridge Lifeboat’s annual ‘Open Day’, on Sunday, promises to be a fascinating and entertaining day out for all the family.…
Read MoreSun shines on sailing day for RVYC disabled guests
Nearly 90 guests enjoyed a day of sailing, music and good food at this year’s Royal Victoria Yacht Club open…
Read MoreWork is underway to save the Daisy Bus
The future of the Southampton Daisy Bus — a vital transport lifeline for Islanders undergoing cancer treatment — is now…
Read MoreMinistry of Justice back down on Clissold Road bollards
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has bowed to pressure over the controversial bollards blocking Clissold Road in Parkhurst – after…
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