Independent candidate wins by-election
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterIndependent candidate Mark Jefferies is the new Isle of Wight councillor for Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch ward, following Thursday’s by-election.…
Read MoreThis week’s Island bowls round-up report
Isle of Wight ObserverIn Division One, Cowes Medina A won 10-0 (61-53) away at Bembridge A, Sandown A won 10-0 (93-30) away at…
Read MoreMore than 100 runners end up at the pub
More than 100 runners took to Island trails this weekend, for the annual IW Relay, a unique team event covering…
Read MoreIsland composer uncovers hidden works by Erik Satie
An East Cowes composer has made international headlines after discovering and editing dozens of previously unknown piano pieces, by eccentric…
Read MoreIsland pubs back awards to celebrate carnival spirit
Four of the Island’s best known pubs have teamed up to support the Island’s traditional carnivals, by sponsoring this year’s…
Read MoreEvents in Ventnor draw in large crowds
Two special events took place in Ventnor at the weekend, as the crowds flocked to the town. Ventnor Day, organised…
Read MoreDriver jailed after 90mph Island chase
A 26-year-old man has been jailed after leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase through Newport and East Cowes, narrowly…
Read MoreWootton pupils win Ad-mazing challenge
Wootton Community Primary School has won the Cherry Godfrey Ad-mazing competition, held in partnership with the IW Observer. The creative…
Read MoreMPs vote against controversial welfare bill
Labour’s controversial welfare bill has passed its first hurdle in the House of Commons, but the party’s working majority was…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Thank you – I was proud
Dear Editor, I write with praise at a time when the news is often full of doom and gloom, following…
Read MoreBembridge Fire Station future under discussion
A public engagement meeting will be held this week to discuss the proposed closure and sale of Bembridge Fire Station…
Read MoreAll creatures great and small at Amazon World
Tilly WalderThere’s something quietly magical about wandering through Amazon World Zoo Park — where you might spot a capybara soaking up…
Read MoreE-bike accident leads to court appointment
A man is due to appear in court following a collision between an E-bike and a pedestrian in Ryde earlier…
Read MoreArmed Forces Day marathon effort by Sandown soldiers
Two Sandown soldiers completed a remarkable 14-hour challenge on Saturday to raise money for the Veterans Hub in Ryde. As…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East
Spiking, including putting a harmful substance in another person’s drink, is set to become its own separate offence later this…
Read MoreBISCOES: How do you own your property – Do you know?
There are two different ways people can own property in England and Wales, as either Joint Tenants or Tenants in…
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