Iconic building for sale – Gateway cash to save Ryde theatre?
Isle of Wight ObserverAn iconic Ryde property, purchased from the IW Council in 2013 for £300,000 and since left to decay, is set…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 21st November 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreIW Observer 355
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Read MoreWeeks without internet for residents in Bouldnor
Mal ButlerAn internet outage in Bouldnor has left some BT Openreach users without access to on line services for several weeks.…
Read MoreNew scheme takes root to protect hedges and trees
A new volunteer scheme has been launched to help care for much‑loved trees and hedges across the Island – and…
Read MoreMen’s 1st XI stay on top with 3-2 win over Havant in hockey
IW Men 1st XI returned to form with a well-deserved 3-2 home win over Havant, in Division Two South, and…
Read MoreTributes to Cassidy Ley
Isle of Wight ObserverThe family of Cassidy Ley, who died recently at the age of 21, have shared tributes to the “determined, independent…
Read MoreBrownie group started in 1955
Brownies, Rainbows, leaders, former members and supporters of the 10th Newport Brownie Unit have been marking 70 years since the…
Read MoreSanta steps up for Day of Christmas
A last-minute Santa replacement saved the free Day of Christmas in Newport on Saturday. The original Santa, who was due…
Read MoreAttrill crowned champion at IW Ploughing Match
The annual Isle of Wight Ploughing Match took place on September 20 at Appleford, by kind permission of the Nunn…
Read MoreWightFibre celebrates two national awards
WightFibre has achieved a double triumph at the prestigious 2025 ISPA Awards, held at City Central at the Honourable Artillery…
Read MoreRainford and Cates masters in doubles
by Debbie Yates Senior British Club League A full-strength Isle of Wight 2 team that included Steve Mills, back from…
Read MoreFinley is crowned Series Champion
Young riders, Finley Manser-Grundy and Sonny Shuttleworth, travelled to Gloucestershire at the weekend for the final round of the British…
Read MoreStrong turnout for Wight Tri duathlon
Wight Tri held the second event of its winter duathlon series on Sunday, with thirty athletes taking part in a…
Read MoreYoungsters welcome Ability Dogs charity
Ability Dogs 4 Young People visited M&M’s Toddler Group, at their base at Northwood Cricket Club, in Cowes, recently. The…
Read MoreMissing cat found after 2 years away
A ginger cat missing for more than two years has been reunited with his owner, thanks to the efforts of…
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