How parties and candidates shared Thursday’s votes across the Island
Carole DennettA detailed look at the electoral division‑level results from Thursday’s elections to the IW Council shows how each political party…
Read MoreReform’s Island earthquake leaves them one seat short of overall control
As votes were counted yesterday, it became clear that Reform UK has delivered one of the most dramatic electoral shifts…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 8th May 2026
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreDuke of Edinburgh’s Award marks 70 years of helping Island teenagers
Young people across the Isle of Wight are marking a major milestone, as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award celebrates its…
Read More70 jobs at risk as closure of lifeboat centre confirmed
Mal ButlerThe RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre in East Cowes is set to close by the end of 2027 which could lead…
Read MoreMountbatten wins gold at charity film awards
Mountbatten IW is celebrating national success after winning gold at the 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards. The charity’s film, The…
Read MoreCowes Blitz anniversary to be marked this weekend
Islanders will gather this weekend to mark the anniversary of the Blitz on Cowes and East Cowes, with a series…
Read MoreRyde man jailed for coercive abuse and strangulation
A 30‑year‑old Ryde man has been jailed for three years and four months, after admitting offences including controlling or coercive…
Read MoreDuchess of Gloucester opens new NHS diagnostic centre
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester officially opened Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Community Diagnostic Centre, during a visit to the…
Read MoreNew mural transforms Sandown underpass near railway station
A new community mural has been painted on the underpass between Sandown Railway Station and Perowne Way to brighten up…
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Read MoreIW Observer launches election portal ahead of polling day
With polling day fast approaching, many Islanders are still deciding who to support in next Thursday’s (May 7) local elections.…
Read MoreRyde Town Hall decision delayed after IW Observer questions
Plans for Ryde Neighbourhood Board (RNB) to rush through a controversial decision on purchasing Ryde Town Hall have been postponed,…
Read MoreVisit Isle of Wight warns roadworks disruption is hitting tourism
Visit Isle of Wight has issued a stark warning over what it describes as a “growing crisis” caused by poorly…
Read MoreIsle of Wight MPs urge pause on new ferry emissions charge
After Wightlink announced it would add up to £3.50 per return crossing as a new UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)…
Read MoreNew thermal drone donated to help find missing Isle of Wight dogs
Friends of the Animals has donated a new drone to Drone SAR For Lost Dogs IOW, to help the volunteer…
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