LOOK BACK IN TIME: 15 February 1919
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight Observer published on 15th February 1919 reported on a new transport service which it was hoped…
Read MoreAdditional road closure is “compounding” problems
Binstead and Fishbourne councillor Ian Dore says the sudden closure of Firestone Copse Road has caused “significant and unnecessary disruption”…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: If this is grown‑up government, fetch the crayons
Sir Keir Starmer has come out fighting, and apparently the great enemy of our age is… Reform. Insults seem to…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Lords should be selected on merit – not patronage
Dear Editor, The latest revelations reported about a former aide of Keir Starmer who campaigned for a convicted child abuser…
Read MoreIW OBSERVATIONS: Negative campaigning: we’re not printing it
With the IW Council elections now confirmed for May 7, the IW Observer has taken a careful look at the…
Read MoreChef speaks out on burnout culture
Tilly WalderFor many years, the hospitality industry has been associated with long hours, intense pressure, and a culture that accepted exhaustion…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 13th 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 MoreHalf-term history fun
Families can step back in time this February half-term, as hands-on “Clay Day Activities” return to the Newport Roman Villa.…
Read MoreNew lease of life for Atherfield Bay site?
The long‑derelict Atherfield Bay Holiday Resort has taken a step forward, after new documents aimed at meeting outstanding conditions linked…
Read MoreRSYC cheque presentation
The Royal Solent Yacht Club (RSYC, in Yarmouth, has presented a cheque for £9,205 to the Hants & IW Air…
Read MoreCoastal wall failure
People are being urged to avoid Seaview slipway, after damage was discovered in a coastal defence wall. The IW Council…
Read MoreFossil walks continue during museum works
Families can still enjoy a prehistoric half-term despite renovation work at Dinosaur Isle, as the museum takes its activities out…
Read MoreNew orchard takes root at Havenstreet railway
A new heritage orchard has been planted at the IW Steam Railway in Havenstreet as part of efforts to support…
Read MoreCoat of Hopes visits the Island
Mal ButlerThe Coat of Hopes, a patchwork garment which is on a walking pilgrimage across the UK, arrived in Ryde for…
Read MoreIsland windows firm cuts landfill waste
Island Windows has teamed up with REHAU Recycling and its specialist facility PVCR in a move that will significantly reduce…
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