The Oddfellows celebrate St David’s Day
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Vecta District Branch of the Oddfellows Friendly Society celebrated St. David’s Day in style, with a themed coffee morning…
Read MoreCharity concert for the Blues and Twos
Musicians from across the Island generously gave up their time to take part in a charity ‘Blues and Twos’ concert…
Read MoreNew coordinator to support vulnerable communities affected by landslides and coastal erosion
The Isle of Wight Council has received vital funding to help communities affected by landslides and coastal erosion. This money…
Read MoreMP discusses mobile ban at Ryde Academy
A round table discussion, between students at Ryde Academy and IW East MP, Joe Robertson, on Monday, explored the issue…
Read MorePolice appeal following serious collision in Wootton Bridge
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Wootton Bridge. Police were called just before 11pm yesterday (March…
Read MoreTakeaway outlet experiencing ‘trading problems’ could be converted into retail store
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA fast-food takeaway outlet in the heart of the Island’s county town could be converted into a convenience store. Citing…
Read MoreTaxi journey from the Island costs £400 pounds a week
Mal ButlerThe IW Observer understands the IW Council is paying for a student’s weekly £400 taxi rides to study in Birmingham.…
Read MoreCounty Hall watchdog to carry out school closures scrutiny
County Hall’s watchdog panel will tomorrow (Tuesday) scrutinise the Isle of Wight Council’s expected landmark decision to close five primary…
Read MoreSecondary school offers have been made
More than 1,000 children across the Island have been offered places at secondary schools this week. Today (Monday) is National…
Read MorePart of Victorian warehouse to be transformed into studio flats
Part of a Victorian warehouse in the heart of the Island’s largest town will be transformed into three studio flats.…
Read MoreBeat the Heat at Ryde Castle
Bring your A-game and rally your friends, family or work colleagues for a quiz night that will push your trivia…
Read MorePut your hand in your pocket for Red Funnel!
UPDATE 2 (Feb 28 – 8.55pm) We have received the following statement from Ashleigh Mutimear-MacMillan – Business Manager, Hythe Ferry…
Read MoreChunks of palm oil is spotted on Island beaches
Chunks of palm oil, which is poisonous to dogs, have washed up on West Wight beaches. The palm oil was…
Read MoreA cheque for PATCH from Ventnor Carnival Association
The chairman of Ventnor Carnival Association, Teresa Preston, has presented the trustees of PATCH with a cheque for £700. Carnival…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: The public sector pension problem
When Labour said they planned for growth, who knew they only meant growth in unemployment benefits, debts and taxes? Those…
Read MoreWhat’s being kept hidden using Freedom of Information rules?
An investigation by the IW Observer has revealed troubling concerns about the Transport Infrastructure Board (TIB), a body created to…
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