Islanders urged to return unused health equipment
Isle of Wight ObserverIsland residents are being encouraged to clear out cupboards and return any borrowed mobility or care equipment they no longer…
Read MoreVectis Ferries push for long-term transformation of lifeline service
Vectis Ferries (VF) has called on the Government to engage directly with Islanders over the future of Red Funnel, warning…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Who are the victims?
Most patients are eventually released from Broadmoor Hospital; however, they rarely return home directly. Despite its fearsome reputation, the average…
Read MoreRun down HMO being investigated by IW Council officers
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterAn ‘extremely tired’ and ‘rundown’ former Isle of Wight hotel, being used as a HMO ‘without consent’, is under investigation…
Read MoreMoonlit Masquerade Raises Over £5,000 for Island Brain Tumour Charity
Isle of Wight ObserverSupporters of The Wight Brainy Bunch gathered in style last Saturday (November 1), for a glittering Moonlit Masquerade Ball at…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP — Labour MP for IW West
It’s been a productive return to Parliament following the conference recess. I’ve used the time to champion key issues affecting…
Read MoreMP raises ferry issues and proposed new law
Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, introduced a proposed new law this week in the House of Commons to…
Read MoreChairman resigns as WightBID gains 12 new directors
The chairman of the Island’s under-fire tourism body dramatically resigned with immediate effect yesterday, just three days after 12 new…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 7th November 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 MoreVentnor’s and Sandown’s successes continues in rugby
Ventnor II XV have continued their successful season, climbing to the top of the Hampshire Premiership South League after winning…
Read MoreWoodford’s weekend winners in football
On a weekend when the skies opened up, Whitecroft & Barton progressed in Hampshire, Sandown & Lake and East Cowes…
Read MoreFunding boost for fort project
Bembridge Fort Trust has been awarded a £10,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, in partnership with the Hampshire…
Read MoreCreekside WI celebrates with cake and creatures of the night
Creekside WI marked its 58th year in style this month, with chocolate-orange cake and a fascinating visit from the Isle…
Read MoreDogs join the crew for coastal clear-up
The first Big Wight Beach Clean took place on Saturday, October 25, with volunteers from the Wight Dolphins joined by…
Read MoreSpider thought extinct is found alive on the Island
A critically endangered wolf spider, unseen in Britain for four decades, has been rediscovered on the Isle of Wight, marking…
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