Could the Island make it a hat-trick in awards?
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight has been shortlisted as finalist in the Group Leisure and Travel Awards, which could see the…
Read MoreNewport U-14s reach cup final in football
Newport under-14s beat Oakfield under-14s on penalties in the Cup Semi-final, with keeper, Oz Fuller, enjoying a solid match. Oakfield…
Read MoreSchool closure decisions have been delayed
After a week that brought criticism from the Corporate Scrutiny Committee, the threat of strike ballots and a meeting with…
Read MoreLocals take action over closed road in Ventnor
Mal ButlerThe efforts of a determined resident, and his attempt to clear debris left behind by a collapsed wall in Ventnor,…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 7th March 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 MoreIsland sides lose out but money is raised for Teddy
The three senior Island sides were defeated against strong mainland sides, with a friendly fund-raiser, at Wootton, demonstrating the strength…
Read MoreSandown’s super shoot-out success in this week’s football
Sandown & Lake kept their nerve to win their Hants semi-final, and Cowes Res won a 13-goal cup classic. There…
Read MoreAaron and Adam’s attack advantage in this week’s hockey
IW Men’s 1st XI won 3-1 away at Wimborne Wayfarers, in South Central Division Two, with a field goal from…
Read MoreFind out how the council’s £600k Leeson Road investment will be spent
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA spending package worth £600,000 will be spent on ‘essential works’ on the landslip-hit Leeson Road as part of the…
Read MoreResidents and councillors rally against 20-metre ‘eyesore’ telecoms mast
Residents and councillors of a coastal town have rallied against a proposal to build a 20-metre 5G mast opposite a…
Read MoreFEATURE: Celebrate World Book Day today by visiting your local bookshop
Observer FeaturesWorld Book Day is the annual celebration that book-lovers and parents alike eagerly look forward to — a day to…
Read MoreFinal Time Trial sees strong performances in rowing
Island rowing crews have taken part in the final Time Trial of the winter. Division One, rowing the longer 3,450m…
Read MoreFirst Junior place for young cyclist Alfie Haydon
On Sunday, young cyclist, Alfie Haydon, travelled to Newnham Park, near Plymouth, for the first round of the South West…
Read MoreRetailers now in line for Division Three title in table tennis
By Debbie Yates Division One Ryde Rankers 8 v Havenstreet A 2, Newport Vics B 0 v Ryde A 10,…
Read More“Treated shamefully”: County Hall watchdog lashes out at cabinet
A watchdog lashed out at the Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet yesterday (Tuesday), saying it was given ‘just three working…
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