Island sport fixtures for Saturday November 1
Isle of Wight ObserverFootball (Saturday 2pm unless otherwise stated) Cowes v Downton (3pm), East Cowes Vics v Andover New Street (3pm), Clanfield v…
Read MoreIsland quiz success supports Heartbeat
A cardiac charity has celebrated fundraising success at its recent quiz night, which raised more than £1,500. Hosted at the…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 31st October 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreThe Simon & Garfunkel Story comes to Shanklin’s Theatre
Following a sold-out run in London’s West End, and a worldwide tour that’s earned standing ovations at every stop, The…
Read MoreIW tourism body backs down after governance challenges
Attempts by crisis-hit Visit Isle of Wight (VIOW) to move on from its governance issues have suffered further setbacks, with…
Read MoreCllr Brodie will not attend any more public meetings
An Isle of Wight councillor has announced he will no longer attend public meetings for the remainder of his term,…
Read MoreMark warns: ‘Don’t ignore the signs’
Tilly WalderWhen Mark Hitchcock was diagnosed with serious cardiovascular disease and told he needed a triple heart bypass, he was stunned.…
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Read MorePrepare your pet for Bonfire Night
As Bonfire Night approaches, many Isle of Wight pet owners are bracing for the annual challenge of comforting animals distressed…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East
I thoroughly enjoyed visiting Gatten & Lake Primary School recently, and talking to Year 6 pupils about the role of…
Read MoreVeteran honoured after 75-mile fund-raising walk
Former serviceman, George Cook, has been recognised for his remarkable fund-raising achievement – a 75-mile (120km) walk around the Isle…
Read MoreTwo key roads will close for £5m water mains upgrade
Two key Island roads will be closed in early 2026 as part of Southern Water’s £5 million project to upgrade…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: My great-great-grandfather – a man of the sea
I’m fairly certain that my kids couldn’t tell you my grandmother’s maiden name – Wells. I can still name her…
Read MoreGrant helps astronomers capture night sky wonders
Isle of Wight ObserverVectis Astronomical Society will be able to bring the stars closer to Islanders after receiving a £3,172 grant from WightAID…
Read MoreTheft arrest after medication stolen from Ryde doctors
A 57-year-old man was arrested after prescription medication was stolen from Boots’ Pharmacy at the Tower House Surgery, Ryde, on…
Read MoreFinley seals series with a final-round flourish
Young rider, Finley Manser Grundy, capped a dominant season with victory in the final round of the Little Fodder DH…
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