MPs say IW tourism body must improve, and quickly!
Carole DennettFollowing last week’s IW Observer report on serious governance concerns at Visit Isle of Wight Ltd (VIOW), both the Island’s…
Read MoreCould Reform UK win both IW seats at the next election?
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterBy Rufus Pickles Local Democracy Reporter and IW Observer Reform UK would win both the Isle of Wight’s parliamentary seats…
Read MoreGo Yellow today for Mountbatten
Across the Island, people are wearing yellow, baking yellow cakes, and hosting sunflower-themed events to raise funds and awareness for…
Read MoreWho really runs the IW Council?
A storm is brewing over the future of Floating Bridge 6 – and it’s not just about engineering. IW Cowes…
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Read MoreDash in the Dark’s £25k to save lives
More than 500 people dazzled The Royal Isle of Wight County Show Ground, on Saturday, at the Hampshire & IW…
Read MoreChairman swaps papers for playlists for Mountbatten
The Chairman of the Isle of Wight Council is swapping the chamber for tunes on Saturday – and he couldn’t…
Read MoreIsland Line to close for works as upgrades get under way
Improvement works will take place on the Island Line from next Friday (October 18), and Sunday, November 17, involving a…
Read MoreFinal rally to show support for East Cowes beach route
The Isle of Wight Ramblers are holding a final rally to draw attention to their campaign to ensure the King…
Read MoreWork starts in Wroxall next month
Island Roads has met with Wroxall community representatives ahead of a major carriageway reconstruction scheme due to begin in November.…
Read MoreCherry Godfrey Cup to bring Island teams together in 2026
Plans have been confirmed for the return of the Cherry Godfrey Cup, the biennial women’s football tournament linking Guernsey, Jersey,…
Read MoreFreshwater Bay warning sees safety recommendations needed
New images of the cliff erosion on the Military Road show just how close it getting to its edge near…
Read MoreWight Pirate Radio hits the airwaves
Mal ButlerA new radio station, with no adverts, has been launched on the Island. Wight Pirate Radio (WPR) is the idea…
Read MoreSandown meeting on Monday
Around 30 residents and local councillors gathered at the Broadway Centre, Sandown, on Monday, to explore how setting up of…
Read MoreAutumn glory at Brighstone show
The organisers of Brighstone and District Horticultural Society’s Autumn Show were blown away by the quality and quantity of entries…
Read MoreAll aboard for a nostalgic weekend
Classic buses will once again take to Island roads this weekend as the Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum…
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