Ryde School pupils raise £2,600 for Ghana school with sell-out show
Isle of Wight ObserverA sell-out show, organised by pupils at Ryde School, has raised £2,600 for its partner school in Africa. Songs on…
Read MoreCouncil leader warns Exceptional Financial Support is ‘not new funding’ after £12.9m offer
The Government has confirmed it is “minded to approve” borrowing under Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) for the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreWildheart seeks 50 fearless fundraisers
To kick off their 50th Anniversary Celebrations, the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is looking for 50 fearless fundraisers to take on…
Read MoreRoyal Mail delays hit Isle of Wight as post arrives late
Mal ButlerThe postal delivery system has been criticised after a spate of late deliveries across the Island. Readers have contacted the…
Read MoreYaverland Beach named among world’s most unique by Tripadvisor
Tilly WalderYaverland beach, in Sandown, has been named among the world’s most unique beaches in the latest Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice ‘Best…
Read MoreHousing crisis deepens as social homes waiting list rises
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA shortage of rental accommodation since Covid, and the increasing cost-of-living has deepened the Isle of Wight’s housing crisis, a…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: A realist’s guide to optimism
“Cheer up, Holmesy, try and keep a sense of perspective,” writes Yarmouth-based Matthew John Pomeroy Leeming. I love feedback and…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Rearranging the deckchairs
Dear Editor, Things only go from bad to worse for the Government. When you look at the list of U-turns,…
Read MorePlanning shift could unlock empty Sandown seafront hotels
Sandown South councillor Ian Ward says years of work to resolve long‑standing planning barriers for empty hotels on the seafront…
Read MoreWin tickets to A Night of a Thousand Freddies at Shanklin Theatre
The IW Observer and Jack Up Events have teamed up to give away a pair of tickets for this year’s…
Read MoreMedina Studios plan could bring £36m boost and 875 jobs to Island
A major new economic study says the Medina Studios development, which already has full planning permission, could deliver one of…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 20th February 2026
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
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Read MoreRyde annual pancake contest raises funds for local foodbanks
The annual pancake competition, to raise money for Ryde foodbanks, was another flipping success at Pickle and Dill on Tuesday.…
Read MoreYarmouth Bridge to close for three days in March for annual maintenance work
Yarmouth Bridge will undergo its annual servicing work next month. Island Roads will carry out maintenance to keep the structure…
Read MoreNewport heritage plans unveiled as society launches projects
Newport & Carisbrooke Heritage Society has announced a wide-ranging programme of initiatives aimed at celebrating and preserving the history of…
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