Island keeps its own council in local government shake-up
Isle of Wight ObserverThe IW looks set to remain a standalone unitary authority under new plans for local government reorganisation published this week.…
Read MoreMP calls for action on eating disorders
In the first debate he has called in Westminster Hall, IW West MP, Richard Quigley, delivered a deeply personal call…
Read MoreSchool taxi costs increase to £4½m amid SEND pressures
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterThe Isle of Wight Council has spent nearly £4½ million on taxi transport for schoolchildren over the past two financial…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Flying the flag for St George
Do you ever remember seeing the LibDems flying the flag of St George above County Hall? I can’t. For the…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: £57,000 down the drain
Dear Editor, Despite advice to the contrary from residents who are well informed regarding cabinet and committee structures within councils,…
Read More65 mile trek to remember Roy Denham
Scores of walkers set off yesterday (Thursday) to tackle the Island coastal path, in memory of Islander, Roy Denham, and…
Read MoreCalling all VW lovers & camping enthusiasts!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of family fun, funky vibes, and camping cool at Wight Buggin’ 2025 – the…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 8 September 1855
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 8th September, 1855, reproduced this letter from a youngster who went to fight…
Read MoreA chat with… Hunter Davies
Mal Butler“It was the stupidest thing I have ever done. It was mad. It was wilful.” Quite a statement from a…
Read MoreWightSAR achieves King’s Award for Voluntary Service
On Friday, Isle of Wight Search & Rescue (WightSAR) was presented with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, by HM…
Read MoreHave you been affected by IW coroner service delays?
Anyone affected by delays or other issues within the Isle of Wight coroner’s service is invited to attend a meeting…
Read MoreRaise a glass and cut the cheese
The IW Steam Railway will, once again, host its much-loved Cider & Cheese Festival tomorrow, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7…
Read MoreIsland teens face uphill battle after GCSE results
As previously reported, the Isle of Wight’s GCSE results for 2025 place the county at the bottom of national rankings…
Read MoreCalling all bus industry staff!
The Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum, in Ryde, will open its doors on Sunday, September 21 for a…
Read More‘Little Ships’ remembered at Newport Quay
A memorial cairn, and two plaques, honouring the memory of six boats and their crews who sailed from Newport Quay…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 5th September 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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