Isle of Wight to feature on BBC’s The Apprentice this week
Isle of Wight ObserverMonths of behind-the-scenes work at Visit Isle of Wight (VIoW) has culminated in the Isle of Wight starring in one…
Read MoreA chat with… Tony Moore – Coxswain of Freshwater Independent Lifeboat
Mal ButlerThe Coxswain of Freshwater Independent Lifeboat, Tony Moore, draws breath as he ponders the question, and finally says: “I’m 62-year-old.…
Read MoreYarmouth appoints tree warden after apple orchard trees cut back without permission
Yarmouth Town Council has appointed a tree warden to stop someone cutting back trees in the ‘Local Heroes Apple Orchard’,…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 13th March 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 MoreBaby goats bring spring joy to Ventnor Downs visitors
Visitors to Ventnor Downs this spring may be lucky enough to spot baby goats playing among the grass and bracken.…
Read MoreFamilies plant 450-strong wildlife hedge at Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Families and people of all ages came together on Saturday to work with three charities, and plant new wildlife hedging…
Read MoreHampshire and Isle of Wight Police launch new task force targeting dangerous drivers
A new roads policing task force, targeting dangerous drivers and collision hotspots, has been launched by Hampshire & IW Constabulary.…
Read MoreBembridge fundraiser backs Wight Forces, Pop’s Wood and Ukraine aid
By Roz Whistance There was plenty of yo‑ho‑hoing in the cloisters at Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge, on Sunday afternoon –…
Read MoreStormtrooper return: Isle of Wight punk band to play first shows in 50 years
An Isle of Wight band, who are considered pioneers of the punk genre, will reunite for their first performances in…
Read MoreVentnor Winter Gardens future discussed at community workshop
More than 20 residents, professionals, and community representatives gathered at Ventnor Town Council offices on Saturday morning, to discuss ideas…
Read MoreRyde firefighter Kierhan Dry running London Marathon for Wight Brainy Bunch
Island firefighter, Kierhan Dry, will take on the London Marathon on Sunday, April 26, raising funds for Island charity, The…
Read MoreNew Archdeacon is ‘coming home’
The Ven Barry Dugmore has been appointed as the new Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight, marking a return to…
Read More£1,200 raised for the Daisy Ring Bus
Ali’s FitnessFusion IW has raised £1,200 for the Daisy Ring Bus, the Island charity providing free transport and support to…
Read More36 years of helping animals in need
Thirty-six years ago, Helen Sinclair sat at her kitchen table and decided to do something practical to help animals in…
Read MoreAd-Mazing Creations is back for 2026 – sign your school up now
Following the huge success of Cherry Godfrey’s Ad-Mazing Creations on the Island, in 2025, Cherry Godfrey is delighted to announce…
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