Little girl dies in hospital after alleged assault
Isle of Wight ObserverA one-year-old girl from Newport has died in hospital after suffering an alleged assault by adults at the same address.…
Read MoreAutoFest returns to Sandown Airport
The Isle of Wight Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club invites you to AutoFest 2025, taking place next Sunday (August 10), at Sandown…
Read MoreSome heart-breaking – and surprising – developments on the IW Coroner
The IW Observer has received another wave of responses following last week’s report on IW Coroner, Caroline Sumeray, receiving a…
Read MoreCricket Roundup: A victory for Ventnor
Last week senior sides enjoyed success over mainland sides. Ventnor’s Dineth Thimodya hit a majestic century, and there were 6…
Read MoreEvening road closures planned for Cowes Week start today
Temporary evening road closures will be in place throughout Cowes Week (2–8 August) to protect pedestrians during one of the…
Read MoreCommunity radio lifeline thanks to bus firm grant
Our local hospital radio station has received a helping hand from Southern Vectis, with a £500 donation from the company’s…
Read MoreFestival fever takes over Dover Park Primary
Dover Park Primary School brought the curtain down on the academic year in true Isle of Wight style – with…
Read MoreEarthquake vibes measured on the Isle of Wight
Tilly WalderVisitors to Carisbrooke Castle Museum may be surprised to learn that the building itself, and the Isle of Wight, was…
Read MoreIsland youth shine at cricket festival
More than 100 children from across the Island took part in the final Chance to Shine Cricket Skills Festival of…
Read MoreCreative crafts and stories at Island library sessions
Island libraries are running a packed programme of free creative activities throughout the school holidays. Sessions are taking place at…
Read MoreGALLERY: Crowd says ‘Thank You for the Music’
There was plenty of singing and dancing as the crowds turned up to enjoy ABBA Chique, at Hazelgrove Farm in…
Read More‘Britain Is Broken’ — but the answer is honest Conservatism, not Reform
In a forthright interview with the IW Observer on Saturday, Shadow Justice Secretary, Robert Jenrick, criticised the state of Britain’s…
Read MoreChannel Island funding cuts Daisy Bus lifeline
Funding cuts in the Channel Island’s have resulted in the termination of a vital transport service used by Isle of…
Read MoreGet ready for Cowes Week
An unforgettable celebration of sailing is planned for Cowes Week, which starts tomorrow (Saturday) as anticipation builds for one of…
Read More“Are you breaking the law?” – Ministry of Justice: “No comment.”
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has refused to answer questions about whether it is breaching the legal rights of prison…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 1st August 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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