New exhibitions are celebrated at Dimbola
Isle of Wight ObserverDimbola Musuem & Galleries has celebrated the opening of two new exhibitions: ‘Lee Miller – Style is Strength’ and ‘Marco…
Read MoreWightSAR receives a lifesaving donation
WightSAR, the Isle of Wight’s dedicated search-and-rescue team, has thanked Isle of Wight Defibrillators, following the donation of an automated…
Read MoreStudents walk 25 miles for UNICEF
A group of Nodehill Sixth Form students took part in a 25-mile walk to raise £1,500 for UNICEF on Sunday.…
Read MoreVital support for stroke survivors returns
A vital support service for stroke survivors, cut due to budget constraints, is set to return to the Island after…
Read MoreDigger in Colwell sparks dispute amongst angry residents
Mal ButlerResidents of Colwell were left ‘disappointed and angry’ after contractors arrived at Birch Close yesterday (Thursday) morning to start work…
Read MoreSchool closures could be challenged in court
The Diocese of Portsmouth has started the process of legal action against the Isle of Wight Council, challenging its plans…
Read MoreA trip down memory lane with Easy Weigh’s owner
Tilly WalderThe IW Observer’s Chris Cornford spent a while chatting with Graham Sutcliffe, the owner of Newport shop, Easy Weigh, recently,…
Read MoreCommunity sadness over weeping beech
Flowers have been laid and vigils taken place next to a historic weeping beech tree, after the IW Council announced…
Read MoreRejuvenated hedge for Dimbola Museum
A group of volunteers helped lay 10-metres (33ft) of hedge in front of Dimbola Museum, Freshwater Bay, on Saturday. The…
Read MoreWhat do our MPs think about the Ukraine war?
As debate rages about the war in Ukraine and the USA and Russia have entered into negotiations about the country…
Read MoreSTAR LETTTER: Unbelievable flyers!
Dear Editor, I doubt if I am alone in being somewhat bemused – and amazed – at receiving two flyers…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 21st February 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreNew Passport scheme recognises carers’ role
Unpaid carers at St Mary’s Hospital are recognised as an integral part of the care team, thanks to the Carer’s…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: The Donald has a point
April’s council tax hike is coming – 5 per cent – again! Add to that rising costs for water, telephone…
Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: Getting to work for the new gardening year
This time last year, we had been battered by damaging winds and heavy rainfall. However, the last few weeks have…
Read MoreThe Bay Youth Project: A dedicated initiative
By Tilly Walder The Bay Youth Project (BYP) was launched in early 2022 in response to increasing concerns about anti-social…
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