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Isle of Wight ObserverAs Islanders’ thoughts turn to getting away from January gloom, Hampshire & IW Police are warning Booking.com users to be…
Read MoreNotice served to improve Sandown’s Esplanade Hotel
The Isle of Wight Council has taken action to address the long-standing deterioration of the Esplanade Hotel, on Sandown’s High…
Read MoreRed Funnel’s ‘mushroom logic’
A Red Funnel insider claims to have cracked the reason behind the troubled operator’s late and cancelled ferries — and,…
Read MoreFunding boost for young IW families
The Isle of Wight Council is set to receive much-needed support aimed at giving children the best start in life,…
Read MoreCustomer satisfaction is high for WightFibre
WightFibre has delivered another outstanding performance in customer satisfaction. The company has, once again, been awarded the prestigious ServiceMark with…
Read MoreNew bank facilities coming to Cowes
Cowes has been selected as the first town on the Island to receive a new banking hub, following a review…
Read MoreThe Footprint Trust seeks new trustees
The Footprint Trust, a charity dedicated to helping Islanders reduce their carbon footprint, is looking for passionate individuals to join…
Read MoreCouncil moves residents from Blackwater Mill
The IW Council is moving some of its residents away from the Blackwater Mill residential care home (RCH), following a…
Read MoreThe fight for fair funding from government continues
The leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Phil Jordan (pictured), is renewing his push for fair funding from the…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 17th January 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
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Read MoreUncover rich history in Osborne’s guided tour
Discover an intimate perspective on the history of Osborne House, through guided winter tours at the English Heritage site. During…
Read MorePeggy celebrates her 100th birthday
The owner of ‘Mimi’, a Great Dane who appeared as ‘Duke’ in an episode of ‘Only Fools and Horses’, celebrated…
Read MoreIsland Obituary – Alan Morgan
Alan Morgan, who died at home, at the age of 80, will be fondly remembered as the proprietor of Shanklin’s…
Read MoreNewport mix up for Royal Mail
The Royal Mail has managed to get Newport, Isle of Wight and Newport, South Wales, confused. A van, sighted in…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 17 January 1857
In the Isle of Wight Observer published on 17th January, 1857, Mr Hawkins of St Helens took issue with a…
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