Holiday camp is not for asylum seekers
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterConstruction work is currently being undertaken at a cliff-top holiday camp, and assurances have been made that it will again…
Read MoreGoing Electric show returns to Newport Quay this year
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Island’s dedicated green technology show will be returning this year to showcase the latest electric vehicles (EVs) and much…
Read MoreOver 100 yachts vie for the Morgan Cup
The waters off Cowes will come alive on Friday as over 100 boats gather to take part in the Morgan…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 20th June 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreIW Observer 333
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Read MoreCouncil services affected by Isle of Wight Festival
Several IW Council services will be temporarily affected during the IW Festival, which runs from Friday, June 20 to Sunday,…
Read MoreBears to be released into their new enclosure
Two European brown bears, rescued from captivity in Azerbaijan, are set to move into their permanent enclosure at the Wildheart…
Read MoreJG’s ‘booked the weather’ this weekend
Mal ButlerIsle of Wight Festival organiser, John Giddings, looked forward to a packed weekend of music featuring Sting, Justin Timberlake and…
Read MoreWade supports fund-raising evening for children’s darts
James Wade, one of the country’s top darts players, took part in an exhibition to raise funds for the IW…
Read MoreThere were buoyant bowlers in this week’s cricket
Tom Quaife’s 6-wicket Shanklin haul led the way on a bowlers’ weekend, with Julion Jayerajah taking 5 for Ryde, and…
Read MoreAn injured sailor calls out Cowes RNLI
An injured sailor, whose 32ft-sailing yacht’s boom struck him on the head, was rescued by Cowes RNLI on Tuesday. The…
Read MoreChallenging conditions at Bembridge Gig Fest
More than 70 rowers took to the water for Bembridge Gig Fest last weekend (June 14-15) with strong winds and…
Read MoreHot weather warning as festival weekend arrives
Temperatures are forecast to reach highs of 25 degrees across the Island in the coming days, with tens of thousands…
Read MoreW&B celebrate season success with presentation
Island League & Cup winners, Whitecroft & Barton, celebrated their successful season with an end of season presentation evening. First…
Read MoreVillage spirit shines through at Shorwell Midsummer Fair
More than £12,000 was raised from the 63rd Shorwell Midsummer Fair, at Wolverton Manor on Saturday. The fair is one…
Read MoreFestival traffic plan now in place
With the IW Festival beginning today, temporary traffic measures have been introduced around Newport to manage the increased volume of…
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