Calling all bus industry staff!
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum, in Ryde, will open its doors on Sunday, September 21 for a…
Read More‘Little Ships’ remembered at Newport Quay
Mal ButlerA memorial cairn, and two plaques, honouring the memory of six boats and their crews who sailed from Newport Quay…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 5th September 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 MoreHave your say on Island’s advice services before September ends
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight Council is calling on residents across the Island to have their say in shaping the future…
Read MoreClaire takes on ‘Channel’ swim
The manager of the West Wight Sports & Community Centre is taking on a marathon swimming challenge to raise funds…
Read MoreIsland voices ignored MP tells government
Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, has launched a scathing attack on government plans to merge the Island with…
Read MoreFrom Hendrix to Wet Leg – IW’s music story unveiled
A new museum celebrating the Island’s rich musical heritage has officially opened in Newport. The Wight Music Experience, based on…
Read MoreMan jailed for 18 years for non-recent child sex abuse offences.
An Isle of Wight man has been jailed for 18 years after being found guilty of multiple offences of non-recent…
Read MoreIsland WASPI marks decade
The Solent Women against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) Island members gathered, in Ryde on August 29, to mark 10 years…
Read MoreNurdles on the march – fighting plastic invasion
A surprising number of nurdles – tiny plastic pellets used in the manufacturing of plastic products – have been discovered…
Read MoreFirst shout for the new Cowes RNLI authority
Cowes RNLI’S newest launch authority, Mark Scholes, had his first shout on Friday. The crew were paged at noon to…
Read MoreVolunteer plea
A vibrant art centre, located in Ryde, is looking to expand its team of volunteers. Opened in March this year,…
Read MoreWest Wight’s winning ways
With much-needed rain affecting matches, West Wight maintained their unbeaten momentum, Emerson Tattersall hit 3 into the net for Ventnor,…
Read MoreHeritage Day will bring Newport history to life
Newport’s much-loved Heritage Day returns Saturday, offering visitors the chance to explore the town’s fascinating history for free. From 10am…
Read MoreIsland groups urged to apply for grants
Community organisations, charities, voluntary groups, educational institutions, and town, parish, and community councils across the IW are being invited to…
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