Isle of Wight planning applications: 14th November 2025
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Read MoreMarching band puts on Remembrance concert
The annual Festival of Remembrance concert, by Medina Marching Band, was held at Christ the King College on Friday. The…
Read MoreMP intervenes to save life of young anorexia patient
The urgent case of a young adult with anorexia, who was placed on an end‑of‑life care pathway, was raised during…
Read MoreHero pays his respects
Mal ButlerWe Will Remember Them, the poignant words from the poem ‘The Fallen’ were read out across the Island as thousands…
Read More“Was it worth all the sacrifice?”
Island war hero, Alec Penstone, caused a stir following a television interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain last Friday (November…
Read MoreIW Council is ‘dysfunctional’
The Isle of Wight Council has been branded ‘dysfunctional’ in a damning report published this week by independent consultant, Richard…
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Read MoreHelicopter restorer wins national aviation award
The man who helped rebuild an Island-built helicopter, and donated it to the Wight Aviation Museum, has been honoured by…
Read MoreCommunity clerk resigns citing breaches of trust
The clerk of Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) has resigned, citing what he described as “sustained breaches” of trust,…
Read MoreEast Cowes celebrates the opening of new skatepark
A crowd of excited youngsters and local residents gathered at noon yesterday (Thursday) for the official opening of the new…
Read MoreCompetition hot in table tennis Winter League
by Debbie Yates The Winter League is proving interesting already, with the three divisions all dominated by teams from different…
Read MoreThe Island’s sport fixtures for Saturday, November 15
Weekend fixtures (all Saturday 2pm unless indicated) Football Cowes v Christchurch (3pm), East Cowes Vics v Hamworthy Recreation, Ringwood v…
Read MoreYouth Trust celebrates donation
The Isle of Wight Youth Trust, which supports vulnerable young people across the Island, has received an £8,500 donation from…
Read MoreNo police action after council row
An Isle of Wight councillor has insisted his conduct has not breached the law or council rules. Cllr Geoff Brodie,…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 10 November 1855
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 10th November, 1855 contained this report of a proposed ferry service between Ryde…
Read MoreRestored Brighstone Lychgate reopened
The restored 1900 Lychgate, at Brighstone Overflow Cemetery, was officially reopened with a dedication, following a successful funding appeal. As…
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