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Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 8 October 1853
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 8th October 1853 had the following article about the potential contamination of drinking…
Read MoreBring some Latin dance magic into your life
With a new season of Strictly Come Dancing, starting in mid-September, it’s a great time to consider the dance options…
Read More£160,000 works on school atrium
The Isle of Wight Council has awarded a contract, worth £160,436 including VAT, to MCM Construction for an atrium re-design…
Read MoreThis weekend’s sporting fixtures
Football – Saturday at 2pm unless otherwise shown Stoneham v East Cowes Vics 3pm, Cowes v Hamble 3pm, Amesbury Town…
Read MorePartial closure order will improve neighbours’ lives
Police officers have secured a partial closure order on a property in Angelica Grove, Newport, as part of a targeted…
Read MoreRows in the IW Council chamber
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA heated dispute between Isle of Wight councillors erupted this week, with accusations of bullying, threats, and racism disrupting two…
Read MoreSerious concerns about governance at Visit Isle of Wight
Island tourism businesses have raised serious concerns about the governance and transparency of Visit Isle of Wight Ltd (VIOW), the…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 3rd October 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreGoodbye to brave and beautiful Cassidy
In February last year, we supported a GoFundMe campaign for then 19-year-old Cassidy Ley, organised by her cousin Jodie Lacey.…
Read MoreIW Observer 348
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Read MoreRocking with the Zoots
Isle of Wight ObserverPerms and flares were the order of the evening, as The Zoots boogied on down to sounds of the ’70s…
Read MoreVentnor Vikings look the part thanks to Ventnor company
Ventnor’s U-11 mixed football team, the Vikings, began their season with a well-earned draw and a fresh sense of purpose.…
Read MoreCouncil chairman salutes RNLI staff and volunteers
The Island’s maritime heritage was marked last week when the chairman of the IW Council attended the Royal National Lifeboat…
Read More70 years of service for Island Scouting couple
Any length of service is commendable, but Val and Don Sambrook’s dedication to Scouting is exceptional – together they have…
Read MoreResidents invited to enjoy Appley Park this weekend
Ryde’s Appley Day celebration is set to return on Sunday, transforming Appley Park and Beach into a hub of community…
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