Robin Hill draws huge crowds for three-day music festival weekend
Chris CornfordCrowds flooded to Robin Hill last weekend for a three‑day celebration of music and entertainment, beginning on Friday night with…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 8 July 1922
Isle of Wight ObserverA century ago, the Isle of Wight’s weather watchers were already keeping a close eye on the skies. This report…
Read MoreWater deliveries begin to save wildlife at Shanklin’s Big Mead pond
There is good news for the wildlife at Shanklin’s Big Mead pond. Thanks to a dedicated community-led effort, the first…
Read MoreRyde School celebrates best-ever International Baccalaureate results
Ryde School has achieved the best International Baccalaureate diploma programme (IBDP) results in its history. Results published this week show…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Why homelessness persists
Dear Editor, The Vagrancy Act of 1824 referred to by Adam Webb in last week’s IW Observer, criminalised rough sleeping…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 10th July 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 MoreSandown reaches next stage of UK Town of Culture 2028 bid
Sandown has taken a major step forward in its cultural revival, after being named among the towns progressing to the…
Read MoreTravellers set up unauthorised camp at Seaclose in Newport
A group of five caravans and assorted vehicles set up an unauthorised camp at Seaclose, in Newport, on Monday. The…
Read MoreSporting Opportunities star Jake Burton wins double gold on national debut
Sporting Opportunities Club athlete, nine-year-old Jake Burton, announced himself on the national stage in spectacular fashion at the Activity Alliance…
Read MoreAbility Dogs welcomes 99th and 100th puppies to training programme
Two tiny bundles of golden fluff have become the newest recruits to Ability Dogs 4 Young People, as the Island…
Read MoreFreshwater Parish Council votes no confidence in Southern Water
Freshwater Parish Council has unanimously voted no confidence in Southern Water, following continuing concern about sewage discharges, storm overflows, beach…
Read MoreBay Secondary pupils raise more than £1,000 for Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat
Blue House from The Bay Secondary School, Sandown, have raised more than £1,000 for Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Station.…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 7 July 1855
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 7th July 1855 contained the following letter from a reader. This Victorian ratepayer,…
Read MoreNHS Trust rated ‘requires improvement’ after first CQC inspection since merger
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been rated ‘requires improvement’, following its first Care Quality Commission…
Read MoreIsland businesses gather at Quay Arts for second Just One Thing networking event
Quay Arts saw 100 delegates representing 65 businesses, gather for the second Just One Thing event last Thursday (June 25),…
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