Hamlet Court is set to undergo redevelopment
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterTwo family villas will be built on Cowes seafront – replacing a run-down ‘eyesore’. The council has given consent to…
Read MoreNine homes approved on demolition company site
A proposal to build nine houses on the site of a demolition yard in Ryde has been given the go…
Read MoreAlzheimer Café celebrates their national award
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Alzheimer Café, in Cowes, is celebrating after being named winner of the Dementia Care category, at the Markel 3rd…
Read MoreA chat with… John Nicholson – Speaking out about blood pressure
High blood pressure? Don’t ignore it. This was the stark warning from IW Councillor and Cowes Mayor, John Nicholson, following…
Read MoreWorking together for the community to support Grow Gurnard
Cowes Men’s Shed has recently crafted a new community notice board to support Grow Gurnard – a community farm near…
Read MoreTC’s celebrates Red Nose Day with disco, dance and drama
More than 100 members of Shanklin Voluntary Youth & Community Centre (known as TC’s) had an evening of disco, dance…
Read MoreMake sure you check out Amazon World’s amazing offer
Islanders should act fast to take advantage of an amazing offer at Amazon World Zoo Park near the Fighting Cocks…
Read MoreMarathon in aid of the Wight Brainy Bunch
On Sunday, April 27, Nathan Docksey and Robert Reynard will both be lining up, at the start of the London…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 28 March 1857
We have some IW Council elections coming up on May 1st, and this entry published in the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Martyn Pearl – Outgoing Chief Executive of Vectis Housing
Most people draw circles around dates as they look forward to retirement, but my feelings are mixed as I approach…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Why is the UK going to the dogs?
Somewhere in west London, a substation explodes. Two miles away at Heathrow, the entire airport closes causing utter chaos. Why…
Read MorePrimary school performs dance for Mountbatten
Children from Arreton St George’s Primary School performed their award-winning interpretation of a young couple’s love story, which ends with…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Winter is coming for our schools
Dear Editor What is the impact of this week’s Spring statement on education? Spring – a season of initial growth,…
Read MoreNominations are announced for IW Chamber awards
The nominations have been unveiled for The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025. The awards will be…
Read MoreThe High Sheriff ‘Won’t miss wearing tights’
The outgoing High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, Graham Biss, hosted a heartfelt evening of thanks at Newport Minster…
Read MoreMaths success for IW College students
Students from The Isle of Wight College have achieved outstanding success at the prestigious MEI Maths Regional Final, held at…
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