Island parish council descends into shouting match over clerk resignation
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterAn Island parish council with a “dreadful reputation” descended into a shouting match last night (Tuesday) over the recent resignation…
Read MorePat’s Freedom of Ryde Award in recognition of her lifelong contribution to sport
Isle of Wight ObserverRyde Town Council has honoured Patricia (‘Pat’) Maclean with the prestigious Freedom of Ryde Award, in recognition of her lifelong…
Read MoreNewchurch Male Voice Choir supports Admiral Nurses
The Admiral Nurses are part of Dementia UK, and the Island team work as part of the Memory Services at…
Read MoreFebruary frolics at the Figgy Gig
by Jean G-Owen Yarmouth’s Community Hall was buzzing on Friday, when Figgy Gig delivered an evening packed with music, laughter,…
Read MoreMotion ‘to gain full backing’ for Isle of Wight farmers tabled by councillor
A motion to support Isle of Wight farmers following controversial government tax changes has been tabled by the county councillor…
Read MoreBid made to convert and replace Island village tea rooms
A village’s tea rooms and garden could be converted into a three-bedroom house, with a smaller replacement tea room built…
Read More‘Without Mountbatten’ is named Smiley finalist
Mountbatten Isle of Wight & Hampshire have announced that short film, ‘Without Mountbatten’, has been named as a finalist in…
Read MoreDisciplinary disappointment in this week’s football
Behaviour on and off the pitch is in the spotlight again, with Pan dismissed from Island football for their disciplinary…
Read MoreHave your say on devolution – it’s coming – like it or not!
Islanders are now being invited to take part in a public consultation on government proposals to create a Mayoral Combined…
Read MoreWatcombe were winners in this week’s rugby
IW Rangers battled back from behind to win at Chichester, with Ventnor 2nd IV triumphant at home. In Division One,…
Read MoreSupermarket to have 272 rooftop solar panels installed
A supermarket on the edge of a seaside town is to have 272 rooftop solar panels installed. Aldi’s prior approval…
Read MoreBungalow to be built despite opposition
The construction of a farm worker’s bungalow on the edge of Alverstone will go ahead despite three objections from local…
Read MoreRed Funnel should engage with the Islanders’ Charter
A prominent retired businessman has issued a challenge to ferry operator Red Funnel, urging them to engage with the Islanders’…
Read MoreOffice space in the heart of Newport could be converted into first-time buyer flats
Office space in the heart of the Island’s county town could be converted into two new ‘first-time buyer flats’. Jon…
Read MoreRyde High Street will have two new ‘low cost’ flats
An empty ground floor of a high street property will be converted into two ‘much-needed’ flats. County Hall has given…
Read MoreHoliday park could be transformed into ‘upmarket and exclusive tourism attraction’
A holiday park near a large village could have 17 new lodges built as part of a phased transformation into…
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