First names for IW Festival 2027
Isle of Wight ObserverA blockbuster trio of headliners for the 2027 Isle of Wight Festival has been announced, marking the 25th edition since…
Read MoreMP backs push to open Camp Hill pitches
Sporting Island says the long‑unused sports facilities at the former Camp Hill prison could help plug a major gap in…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 26 October 1889
The IW Observer of October 26, 1889, reported that Ryde schoolboys were threatening to strike over excessive homework and corporal…
Read MoreBusmen past and present reunite in Ryde on Sunday
Former and current Island bus and coachmen, along with their families, will be welcomed to the Isle of Wight Bus…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 23rd Oct 2026
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreIW Observer 402
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Read MoreFree Hallowe’en magic at IW Steam Railway
Families looking for a spellbinding way to celebrate the spooky season are in for a treat at the Isle of…
Read MoreErnest back in action
After a difficult year, Simon Ernest was keen to get back into racing and targeted the first round of the…
Read MoreHistoric Eldridges name disappears in merger
An historic Island business name is disappearing from the High Street, as Eldridges, which has provided legal services on the…
Read MoreSchool launches new mental health scheme
Dover Park Primary School has launched a mental health and well-being initiative, as part of its commitment to the Island’s…
Read MoreHover-team takes the plunge for hospice
Five members of the Hovertravel team have raised more than £1,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight, after taking on a…
Read MoreSuccess for three Wight Tri atheletes
Wight Tri athletes delivered impressive performances on two fronts, with Helen Scholes, Liz Dunlop and Nick Curwood producing results that…
Read MoreArrest made after vandals target Isle of Wight police vehicles
Isle of Wight Police have acted swiftly to make an arrest following an overnight vandalism incident that severely compromised emergency…
Read MoreNHS Trust unveils sneak peek of new breast imaging unit
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has offered a first look at its…
Read MoreTug-of-war triumph in rising Solent tide
The charity, Brambles tug-of-war organised by the Edgar Evans Club, and featuring the UK Field Gun Academy, took place in…
Read MoreProcession marks start of legal year
The annual Law Service, marking the start of the legal year brought ceremony and solemnity to Newport on Monday, as…
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