Ryde litter picker praised for 40 years of community work
Mal ButlerIf certain parts of Ryde always look particularly free of litter, then that’s thanks to a man who suffers from…
Read MoreSOIW footballers make history with Special Olympics cup defence
Isle of Wight ObserverThe footballers of Sporting Opportunities IW (SOIW) proved once again that they have the talent, the heart, and the drive…
Read MoreLibDems seek coalition after Isle of Wight Council election
Political division and plotting is not confined to Westminster. At County Hall in Newport, the scheming is already in full…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Debbie Conlin – Freshwater North & Yarmouth – Reform UK – debbie.conlin@iow.gov.uk
I am very honoured to have been elected as your councillor for the ward of Freshwater North & Yarmouth. Since…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr David Llewelyn – Shanklin South – Reform UK – David.llewellyn@iow.gov.uk
I am honoured and humbled to enjoy your confidence as the elected representative for Shanklin South. I am now retired,…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Frank Baldry – Sandown South – Reform UK – frank.baldry@iow.gov.uk
Firstly, I want to sincerely thank everyone who voted for me in the recent elections. I am incredibly humbled and…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Bill Nigh – Lake North – Reform UK – bill.nigh@iow.gov.uk
Thank you to the people of Lake North for lending me your vote again. I will continue to be your…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Ros Freeman – Lake South – Reform UK – ros.freeman@iow.gov.uk
I want to thank everyone who voted for me. I am proud to begin serving as your new Reform UK…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Reuben Loake – Ryde North West Reform UK – Reuben.Loake@iow.gov.uk
I am grateful to my neighbours in the ward of Ryde North West who put their confidence in me to…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Frank Brown – Newport West – Reform UK – Frank.brown@iow.gov.uk
I decided to stand for election in Newport West because I genuinely care about the community and felt strongly that…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Jonathan Bacon – Brading & St Helens – Independent – jonathan.bacon@iow.gov.uk – 07973 872150
I thank all those who supported me. It will be a privilege to continue to serve the communities of Brading,…
Read MoreMcDonald’s drive-thru in Lake moves closer after approval
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA new multi‑million‑pound McDonald’s ‘drive‑thru’ restaurant has moved a step closer to opening, on Newport Road, in Lake, after County…
Read MoreSheep Lane Farm office refusal heads to planning appeal
A planning appeal has been lodged against the Isle of Wight Council’s refusal of permission to turn a former milking…
Read MoreAmerican visitors welcomed by Isle of Wight Friendship Force
Isle of Wight Friendship Force has welcomed visitors from Santa Barbara and other American clubs as part of an international…
Read MoreEast Cowes veteran honoured for 36 years of service
Alan Williams, born in Ryde 81 years ago and now living in East Cowes, has been honoured for more than…
Read MoreMedina Studios plans showcased at House of Commons reception
Film industry figures, MPs, peers, Islanders, and a few famous faces gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday evening…
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