New autumn harvest show to debut at Thompson’s Garden Centre
Isle of Wight ObserverA brand new celebration of home‑grown talent is coming to the Island this autumn, as Thompson’s Garden Centre, in Newchurch,…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Jock Rafferty – Cowes North – Labour – jock.rafferty@iow.gov.uk
I am deeply honoured that the people of Cowes North have elected me to represent our community on the IW…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr James Whelan – Central Rural – Reform UK – james.whelan@iow.gov.uk
I am honoured to have been elected leader of the Reform UK group within the Isle of Wight Council. I…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Ian Dore – Binstead & Fishbourne – Independent – ian.dore@iow.gov.uk
I am proud to continue serving as the Councillor for Binstead and Fishbourne and am grateful to residents for their…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Jules Hayward – Nettlestone & Seaview – Independent – jules.hayward@iow.gov.uk
Jules was elected as the new Independent IW Councillor for Nettlestone & Seaview, securing 44.3 per cent of the vote.…
Read MoreRyde Town Council elects new Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Cllr Karen Lucioni has been elected Mayor of Ryde, with Cllr Jess Higgins chosen as Deputy Mayor for the coming…
Read MorePolice release CCTV image after £167 Tesco theft in Ryde
Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they wish to identify, following the reported theft of around £167-worth…
Read MoreBook your tickets for the 2026 State of the Island Debate
Isle of Wight ObserverFollowing the success of last year’s inaugural event, Island Echo and the Isle of Wight Observer are once again joining…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 22nd May 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 MoreMore than 1,800 cars attend IW Takeover weekend event
More than 1,800 cars took part in the IW Takeover at the IW County Showground near Northwood, over the weekend.…
Read MoreDistinguished Gentlemen’s Ride raises record £5,500 on Isle of Wight
Mal ButlerAround 150 motorcycles took part in the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride on Sunday. The rideout started at Newport Quay by the…
Read MoreWork begins on £32.8m Isle of Wight College transformation project
Work has officially started on a £32.8 million transformation of the Isle of Wight College. Partners, dignitaries and education leaders…
Read MoreClassic Boat Museum launches 30th season with Olympic sailing stars
The Island’s Classic Boat Museum’s 30th season has been officially launched, by local yachting royalty. Double Olympic gold medallist, Shirley…
Read MoreCharity cycling event returns to Isle of Wight in aid of Brain Tumour Research
A community cycling event, inspired by the loss of five friends to brain cancer, will return to the Island this…
Read MoreCare and health careers festival returns to Newport with more than 20 organisations
Islanders considering a career in care or health are invited to a Spring Care & Health Careers Festival, at Lord…
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