New children’s home should reduce mainland placements
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterCounty Hall has approved Next Wave Care Group’s (NWCG) proposal to convert a three-bedroom house, in School Lane, Newport, into…
Read MoreDrop in to discuss youth taskforce
Isle of Wight ObserverOn Wednesday (Sept 24) the IW Youth Trust’s taskforce will be holding a drop-in for anyone aged 11–24 interested in…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Trying to hold on
I try not to get cross about the world’s injustices. I certainly don’t see the point of the IW Council…
Read MoreNewchurch Male Voice Choir raises funds for IW Foodbank
The IW Foodbank has received food donations and £340 from a concert by the Newchurch Male Voice Choir with special…
Read MoreIsland icon steams home
Get ready to toot your horn. After a 27-year holiday, one of the Island’s favourite diesel locomotives is chugging its…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: September 23, 1854
This entry from the Isle of Wight Observer published on 23rd September 1854, appears to be a letter to the…
Read MoreChairman welcomes flag designers to County Hall
Creative pupils from Oakfield Primary School in Ryde have been recognised at County Hall after winning a flag design competition…
Read More‘We need new beginnings’ – can you help?
Island charity Friends of the Animals is urgently seeking loving homes for two very special dogs – each with their…
Read MoreDimbola presents exhibitions of David Tunnicliffe’s journeys
Two exhibitions by photographer, David Tunnicliffe, will be on show at Dimbola Museum & Galleries in Freshwater, until December 31.…
Read MoreTwo Logans give it their all at Hampshire Countryside Day
The rain held off just long enough on Sunday, for an Island team to win the second heat of the…
Read MoreYoung seal surprises diners at Shanklin seafront café
Staff at a Shanklin cafe had an unexpected customer pop in for lunch last week – a grey seal pup.…
Read More‘Meet the Funders’ is coming to Newport
If your community group or charity is looking for a financial boost, a new event is coming to the Riverside…
Read MoreIW Ploughing Match takes place tomorrow
A favourite countryside event returns tomorrow (Saturday) with the annual IW Ploughing Match. This year it will be held at…
Read MoreIW OBSERVATIONS: Should the shutters stay down?
Tilly WalderThis new school term, Cowes Enterprise College has found itself at the centre of a row over toilets; yes, toilets.…
Read More160-home Somerton Farm development approved
Outline planning permission has been approved for a residential development on land off Newport Road, Cowes. The proposal includes around…
Read MoreMax breaks world record in challenge for hospice
Islander Max Fallone has broken a world record, after rowing 288,055 metres (179 miles) on an indoor rowing machine in…
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