Property developer buys Ward House
Isle of Wight ObserverThe former Ward House nursing home, in Ventnor, has been sold to a residential developer, following its closure earlier this…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 21 December 1889
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 21st December, 1889, tells of two near misses on railway lines that are…
Read MoreCouncil land will be assessed for low-cost housing before sale
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterIsle of Wight councillors have agreed to prioritise council-owned land for social rent and relocatable housing, instead of selling it…
Read MoreJoin the flock for the Big Garden Birdwatch
The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch kicks off today (Friday), offering Islanders the chance to spend an hour reconnecting with the…
Read MoreAn update on late deliveries due to Storm Eowyn
Storm Eowyn has eased a little and the Red Funnel vehicle ferry service has resumed. This week’s copy of the…
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Read MoreWhere is your IW Observer this morning?
Islanders planning to pick up their IW Observer this morning as usual are going to have to be a little…
Read MoreCapture a moment of life at beautiful Quarr Abbey
Last Friday marked the start of Quarr Abbey’s annual photographic competition, in partnership with the IW Observer – an event…
Read MoreBusiest year on record for air ambulance team
There was a staggering increase in emergencies for the region’s air ambulance, as the specialist doctors, dispatchers, pilots and paramedics…
Read MoreHurst voluntary redundancies
Mal ButlerIronmongers Hurst is to ask its staff to consider voluntary redundancies as it battles the economic difficulties and ongoing market…
Read MoreAutism on the Water joins Cowes Week
Autism on the Water (AOTW) will be one of the official charities during this summer’s Cowes Week, which takes place…
Read MoreGet married by the sea!
Commodore’s House has received a licence to hold wedding ceremonies on-site, making them a complete destination for your special day.…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Lessons in how to waste time and money
Elon Musk tweets up to 150 times a day on his X platform. His pronouncements are widely shared, in part…
Read MorePhil beats his wife in cribbage challenge
It was a case of keeping it in the family when Phil Baker won this season’s cribbage competition at the…
Read MorePoo Museum hits the road
The National Poo Museum is to close its doors for the time being – and go on the road. The…
Read MoreTransforming waste into energy
The Isle of Wight Council has successfully commissioned its state-of-the-art energy recovery facility (ERF) on the outskirts of Newport, more…
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