STAR LETTER: When ‘personal choice’ harms everyone else
Isle of Wight ObserverDear Editor, David Holmes levels the accusation against politicians of bullying people into stopping smoking (Holmsey, June 19) – is…
Read MoreHow the Isle of Wight Festival gives back to the Island every year
Tilly WalderThe Isle of Wight Festival may last for one weekend, but its impact is felt across the Island long after…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 26th June 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 More125 years of the Royal Isle of Wight County Show celebrated at landmark event
It’s the 125th Royal Isle of Wight County Show this year – a milestone that reflects a history shaped by…
Read MoreFormer cancer patient raises £5,500 for Daisy Ring Bus with Spinnaker Tower abseil
A former cancer patient has raised almost £5,500 for the Daisy Ring Bus (DRB), after completing a dramatic abseil down…
Read MoreRyde Marina finances in doubt after fraud leaves council unable to verify income records
Financial planning for Ryde Marina has been thrown into uncertainty after Ryde Town Council confirmed that incomplete and unreliable income…
Read MoreResidents urged to stay cool under severe heat warning
The Met Office has issued an Amber Heat Health alert for the South East, including the Isle of Wight until…
Read MoreBrading Roman Villa secures £10,000 to uncover hidden Island heritage stories
Brading Roman Villa has secured £10,000 for a new community heritage project, exploring hidden stories linked to the site. The…
Read MoreYoung Isle of Wight writers celebrated in ten-word story competition
Young writers from across the Island have been celebrated after taking part in a creative writing competition, which challenged them…
Read MoreArtists invited to tackle plastic pollution in new Isle of Wight nurdle exhibition
Island artists are being invited to help raise awareness of plastic pellet pollution, by contributing work to a forthcoming exhibition…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Festival bursting to life: Capaldi, Perrie, and Grennan deliver Friday bangers
Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival’s main stage burst to life on Friday with a massive headline set from…
Read MoreJohn Giddings excited as Isle of Wight Festival gets under way
Mal ButlerThe Isle of Wight Festival burst into life last night, and even organiser John Giddings admits he’s as excited as…
Read MoreChildren go free at Robin Hill’s Sausage & Cider Festival and Summer in Nashville
This summer, Sausage & Cider Festival and Summer in Nashville are making family days out more affordable than ever, by…
Read MoreIndustry minister visits Isle of Wight to discuss ferry costs and ETS concerns
The Minister for Industry visited the Isle of Wight last week (Thursday, June 11) to hear first‑hand how the Emissions…
Read MoreFerry firms made no ETS consultation response despite warning of Isle of Wight fare impact
A Freedom of Information Request, to the Government, has revealed that the cross-Solent ferry operators submitted no response at all…
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