Islanders voice concerns over local health services
Isle of Wight ObserverThe latest Healthwatch IW intelligence report, covering May 13 to June 12, reveals rising public anxiety over cuts to Mountbatten…
Read MoreWightAID supports three community-led schemes
Three Island organisations have received a total of £5,580 in the latest round of grants from WightAID, supporting a range…
Read MoreEngineers to assess Ventnor rockfall site
Work to clear tonnes of rock from Belgrave Road, in Ventnor, has begun, but Island Roads and the IW Council…
Read MoreThe IW Mardi Gras lights up Ryde last weekend
Ryde’s streets came alive with colour, rhythm and joy, as the Isle of Wight Mardi Gras 2025 unfolded in spectacular…
Read MoreDefibrillator donated to Sandown Airport
Wight Event First Aid & Training has donated a defibrillator to the Wight Aviation Museum, to benefit all those visiting…
Read MoreNew Ryde space opens to support Island women
A new calm and supportive space for women has opened in Ryde, offering a safe and welcoming environment for those…
Read MoreIsle of Wight aims high for next Armed Forces Day
Following the resounding success of this year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations, the Isle of Wight is planning to bid for…
Read MoreMP opens new a garage at Northwood site
Isle of Wight West MP, Richard Quigley, officially opened Northwood Autocentre last week, a new business launched by Julian and…
Read MoreIsland Roads advise ‘Plan for disruption’
Improvement work to strengthen sections of Victoria Avenue, in Shanklin, will begin on Monday (July 14). The scheme, which will…
Read More’40s Experience Weekend at the IW Steam Railway
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway stepped back in time for a ’40s Experience over the weekend. Around 2,000 people…
Read More‘Walk the Pier’ 24-hour Ryde marathon raises money
Around 20 people took part in a 24-hour ‘Walk the Pier’ Ryde marathon to raise funds for the Island’s homeless…
Read MoreNew centres will give children a ‘Best Start’
The Isle of Wight is to benefit from three newly-announced Best Start Family Hubs, part of a nationwide programme to…
Read MoreAnother successful year for the Independent Living Show
Over 500 guests attended the Independent Living Show at GG’s – Island Riding Centre on Saturday, celebrating its third successful…
Read MoreIsland pet owners warned over dangerous fake drugs
Islanders are being urged to take extra care when purchasing flea and worm treatments on-line, following a national alert over…
Read MoreMP raises alarm over the Island’s Coroner
Concern is growing over the Isle of Wight Coroner’s service, after IW East MP, Joe Robertson, raised the issue in…
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