New bid to prove chalet is a home
Isle of Wight ObserverA bid to secure separate planning recognition for a small residential unit in Freshwater is before the planning department again,…
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Read MoreWelfare clinics for small pets
The RSPCA IW is offering free welfare clinics for cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs to help pet-owners across the Island.…
Read MoreMixed health experiences in latest watchdog report
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterSerious concerns over potential changes to the Isle of Wight ambulance service, alongside criticism of dentistry access and treatment costs,…
Read MoreNew chef for IW Pearl Café
Isle of Wight Pearl has appointed award-winning chef, Mark Wyatt, as the new head chef at its Pearl Café, following…
Read MoreRyde teams battling at top of Division One
by Debbie Yates Division One Havenstreet A 1 v Ryde C 9, Ryde B 8 v Ryde Goshawks 2, Ryde…
Read MoreSandown secure solid successes
In the Cup, Sandown & Lake recorded wins both in Hampshire and on the Island, while East Cowes Sports claimed…
Read MoreParty after successful Christmas Tree Festival
Around 70 volunteers who helped out at the Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival, in December, came together for a ‘Wrap Party’…
Read MoreWriters’ jamboree returns
The second IW Writers’ jamboree, an annual get-together of Island writers, takes place at the Island Sailing Club, Cowes, on…
Read MoreChess week has something for all
The Island is to welcome a major influx of visitors next month, as the Isle of Wight Chess Tournament returns…
Read MoreTributes to owner of Shettie Land
A woman who adopted and cared for Shetland ponies, Liz Malcolmson, has died aged 59 after suffering a bleed to…
Read MoreGreen waste renewals open
Households signed up to the IW Council’s ‘Green Garden Waste’ collection service can renew their subscription from this week. Existing…
Read MoreBeach users warned of poisonous plant
Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team has warned of reports of a highly poisonous plant being washed up on Bembridge beach, on…
Read MoreRecord‑breaking year for Solent seagrass
The Solent’s rare underwater meadows are showing strong signs of recovery after a record‑breaking year of seagrass restoration, led by…
Read MoreThis weekend’s sport fixtures for the Island
Football (2pm on Saturday unless stated otherwise) Cowes v Laverstock & Ford (3pm), Petersfield v East Cowes Vics (3pm), Frimley…
Read MoreCasting vote sinks Wellow development
Wellow residents have won their battle to stop new housing on greenfield land, next to the main road through the…
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