Election candidate misses out after papers not submitted by Conservative Association
Isle of Wight ObserverOne election candidate already knows he will not be waking up as a new councillor on May 8 – or…
Read MoreIsland faces weeks of disruption as major road closures hit Newport and beyond
For residents and business owners across the Isle of Wight, simply getting from A to B is becoming increasingly difficult.…
Read MoreRecord 127 teams set for Paul Westby memorial tournament in Northwood
The Paul Westby memorial tournament returns tomorrow at the County Showground in Northwood, where a record 127 youth teams will…
Read MoreNigel Hartley sworn in as High Sheriff and launches end-of-life campaign
Nigel Hartley has been formally sworn in as the new High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, succeeding Jacqueline (Jacque)…
Read MoreSouthern Vectis says electric buses performing well despite minor issues
Southern Vectis has admitted there are ‘minor issues’ with the new electric buses which have recently been added to their…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 17th April 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 MoreEast Cowes dog Billy in running to be crowned UK’s scruffiest dog
An East Cowes dog is in the running to be crowned the UK’s scruffiest dog, in a national competition described…
Read MoreRyde schoolgirl raises £660 in cake sale for Tula Hunt cancer appeal
Mal ButlerA 12-year-old, from Ryde, sold a table full of cakes on Saturday to raise an amazing £660, which she has…
Read MoreIsle of Wight’s Lucy Scholes helps England win Deaf European futsal title
Isle of Wight futsal player, Lucy Scholes, has been crowned a European champion after helping England win the 2026 Women’s…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Bag charges backfire
Dear Editor, I always enjoy your newspaper and would like to respond to an article in last week’s edition. It…
Read MoreMemorial rugby match at Ventnor to honour Tristan Price
Friends, team-mates, and colleagues will come together this weekend to honour Tristan Price, with a memorial rugby match and family…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Scouts expand with new Cowes Explorer unit and Newport Squirrel Drey
Scouting on the Isle of Wight has expanded at both ends of its age range, with the launch of a…
Read MoreSafe at last: missing Isle of Wight dog rescued after 11 days on the run
A missing dog who spent 11 days on the run was finally found safe on Tuesday evening, bringing an emotional…
Read MoreMore than 3,000 visitors attend Spring Art and Garden Fair at Northwood House
The Isle of Wight Spring Art & Garden Fair once again proved to be a standout Easter highlight as visitors…
Read MoreFamily still waiting for answers more than 1,000 days after Nichola Merrick death
More than three years after the tragic death of Nichola “Nicky” Merrick, her family and long‑term partner, Mo Gibson, say…
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