Bus firm supports vital air ambulance
Isle of Wight ObserverSouthern Vectis has announced that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance will be its official charity partner for 2026…
Read MoreVentnor’s right to bid for Winter Gardens rejected
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterThe community’s attempt to secure a right to bid for Ventnor Winter Gardens has suffered a setback, after the building’s…
Read MoreGirlguiding open event takes place this weekend
Ladies who were once Brownies or Girl Guides, along with parents and anyone interested in volunteering, are invited to a…
Read MoreYouth Councillors quiz IW Council Chairman
The Isle of Wight Youth Council hosted Councillor Ian Dore, chairman of the Isle of Wight Council, for a lively…
Read MorePolice alerted after wildlife poisoning
A badger found dying beneath garden decking, in Northwood last spring, has been confirmed as a victim of rodenticide poisoning,…
Read MoreSolent songs celebrating coastal landscapes
A new music project, celebrating the Solent’s coastal landscapes, wildlife, and communities, has been released, bringing together Grammy‑nominated singer‑songwriter, Richard…
Read MoreNeigh‑bourhood patrol called to loose horses
Police were called out on Friday morning after several loose horses were spotted wandering along Bowcombe Road, Carisbrooke, prompting a…
Read MoreNew patrols target nuisance behaviour
A new initiative to tackle anti‑social behaviour and improve public spaces launched in Ryde this week, following a successful trial…
Read MoreCycle group highlights path safety concerns
CycleWight is calling on Islanders to help highlight serious problems on the Island’s cycleways and footpaths, following recent flooding and…
Read MoreJoin the Big Garden Birdwatch
Island residents are being encouraged to pick up a cuppa, grab a notebook, and spend just one hour connecting with…
Read MoreHurricanes power to 29–12 win at Eastleigh
Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes won 29-12 away at Eastleigh in Counties One, with skipper, Tom Marriott, leading with a try,…
Read MoreCouncil perks revealed in meeting papers
Isle of Wight ObserverIt’s widely known that public‑sector workers enjoy gold‑standard, inflation‑linked pensions, often based on final salary – a level of security…
Read MoreGreen hat‑trick for Hovertravel
Hovertravel has become the only cross‑Solent ferry operator to achieve Green Marine Europe certification for the third year running. The…
Read MoreBullying and anxiety surge in youth survey
A major new survey by the Isle of Wight Youth Trust has revealed a worsening mental health crisis among young…
Read MoreRed flare prompts RNLI search in early hours
Cowes RNLI was called out to reports of a red flare on the River Medina, towards Folly Reach, on Friday…
Read MoreEnergy hub helps chase away the January blues
Newport’s Utilita Energy hub is continuing to brighten January with its Warm Welcome Week, a campaign designed to turn the…
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