New grants tackle social exclusion
Isle of Wight ObserverCharities and community-led organisations are being invited to bid for grant support from the Isle of Wight Foundation. Each year…
Read MoreEyesore owners fail to carry out works
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterThe owners of an ‘eye-sore’ property in Sandown have failed to carry out improvement works, despite being handed almost £8,000…
Read MoreLast chance to take part in “essential” school closures consultation
Today is the last day Islanders can have their say on the proposed closure of five primary schools as part…
Read More‘Shocking, misplaced and reckless’: village residents hit out at housing plan
Residents of a large village have hit out at a proposal for 27 homes, with one describing plans as ‘shocking,…
Read MoreNew £6.7 million mental health facility to open on town high street
The opening of new £6.7 million, 11-room mental health facility has moved a step closer after a ‘noise issue’ was…
Read MorePaying it forward at Cath and Mike’s in Freshwater
Mal ButlerA café is offering a scheme where generous customers ‘Pay it Forward’ to donate meals and drinks to others in…
Read MoreJack’s charity challenge on home stretch
An incredible fundraising feat that will see Island Roads foreman Jack Faulds complete a marathon run every other day throughout…
Read MoreRBL’s invited guests hear about the charity’s work
The prestigious Standard Bearer’s Shield, presented by the IW’s Royal British Legion (RBL), has been awarded to Tristan Allen of…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Our buses could do with a good scrub
Dear Editor, Why, oh why are all the buses on the Island so dirty? They look awful on the outside…
Read MoreFarmers out in force against inheritance tax
Farmers were out in force in Newport on Saturday, in an event organised by the National Farmers Union as part…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley, Labour MP for IW West
Last Saturday I had the absolute pleasure of attending the Youth Voice conference, organised by the Isle of Wight Youth…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Should you bite your tongue or burn bridges?
Being angry is never a choice, but when you’re really cross, saying exactly what’s on your mind is rarely a…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Jen Hughes – Parent representative at Oakfield School
Oakfield C of E Primary School enjoys far reaching views over the Solent and is one of the largest sites…
Read MoreSWAY brings ‘Hope and Focus’ to the Island’s youth
Tilly WalderWith an aim of giving ‘Hope and Focus’ to the young people and their families, the South Wight Area Youth…
Read MoreComedy Social makes a return at Northwood House
The Comedy Social is back at Northwood House next Friday, February 7, featuring a variety of comedy gems. Headliner is…
Read MoreGoing Ghost Hunting with Ad Lib Theatre
Go Ghost Hunting, with Ad Lib Theatre at Bembridge Village Hall on Sunday, and follow the story of Karen the…
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