IW Council is ‘dysfunctional’
Carole DennettThe Isle of Wight Council has been branded ‘dysfunctional’ in a damning report published this week by independent consultant, Richard…
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Read MoreHelicopter restorer wins national aviation award
The man who helped rebuild an Island-built helicopter, and donated it to the Wight Aviation Museum, has been honoured by…
Read MoreCommunity clerk resigns citing breaches of trust
The clerk of Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) has resigned, citing what he described as “sustained breaches” of trust,…
Read MoreEast Cowes celebrates the opening of new skatepark
A crowd of excited youngsters and local residents gathered at noon yesterday (Thursday) for the official opening of the new…
Read MoreCompetition hot in table tennis Winter League
by Debbie Yates The Winter League is proving interesting already, with the three divisions all dominated by teams from different…
Read MoreThe Island’s sport fixtures for Saturday, November 15
Weekend fixtures (all Saturday 2pm unless indicated) Football Cowes v Christchurch (3pm), East Cowes Vics v Hamworthy Recreation, Ringwood v…
Read MoreYouth Trust celebrates donation
The Isle of Wight Youth Trust, which supports vulnerable young people across the Island, has received an £8,500 donation from…
Read MoreNo police action after council row
An Isle of Wight councillor has insisted his conduct has not breached the law or council rules. Cllr Geoff Brodie,…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 10 November 1855
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 10th November, 1855 contained this report of a proposed ferry service between Ryde…
Read MoreRestored Brighstone Lychgate reopened
The restored 1900 Lychgate, at Brighstone Overflow Cemetery, was officially reopened with a dedication, following a successful funding appeal. As…
Read MoreExciting new chapter for Freshwater’s Little Stars
Little Stars preschool, in Freshwater, has entered a new era with the unveiling of its newly-refurbished building. The Federation of…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Emma Bowden – For remembrance week
In the summer of 2025 I was so lucky with my family to visit Japan, 80 years after the Atomic…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: MP’s speech was great – who was listening?
Dear Editor, I wish to commend Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, for the powerful speech he delivered in…
Read MoreIsland Theatre for November
Maureen SullivanShoreline Productions brings ‘The Little Mermaid’ to Shanklin Theatre for November 13 to 16. Based on the beloved Hans Christian…
Read MoreIW poet speaks up for neurodivergent adults
Isle of Wight poet, Kathryn Rossati, has released a powerful new poetry collection, Roar/Raw, which is already striking a chord…
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