First Asian hornet spotted in Cowes
Carole DennettThe Isle of Wight’s first credible sighting of an Asian hornet has been recorded in Cowes, triggering an urgent search…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 28th Aug 2026
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreIW Observer 394
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Read MorePompey fans offered late-night crossings
Hovertravel is continuing to run special late-night services, to help Isle of Wight Portsmouth FC supporters get home after selected…
Read MoreUnder the sea theme brings Yarmouth to life
Mal ButlerLord-Lieutenant Susie Sheldon was dressed as never before, as she took part in the fun of the Yarmouth Carnival on…
Read MoreFormer Marex staff wanted for anniversary celebration
Cowes company Yokogawa Marex is approaching its 60th birthday and is looking for any former employees who are still living…
Read MoreDog team finds vulnerable man
Police dog, Bella, and her handler have been praised after helping to locate a vulnerable missing man on the Isle…
Read MoreTop names and hidden gems at the IW Literary festival
Tickets for the 2026 Isle of Wight Literary Festival are now on sale… but it is not just about the…
Read MoreSteam fair returns for Bank Holiday weekend
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s Island Steam Fair Extravaganza returns to Havenstreet this weekend, for four days of entertainment,…
Read MoreBowls trophy triumphs
Midweek, in the Ridett Trophy, Jeff Edkins inspired Sandown A to a narrow victory away at Ryde Marina A, drawing…
Read MoreEast Cowes celebrates second carnival return
East Cowes Carnival returned for a second year, after a 30-year-hiatus, with crowds lining the streets to cheer on the…
Read MoreVandals target goals at Ventnor Youth FC
Ventnor Youth FC members are devastated after portable goals were vandalised. A spokesman said: “It is incredibly sad and upsetting…
Read MoreHMS Tyne monitoring waters off the Island
A Royal Navy warship, the HMS Tyne, has moored off Freshwater Bay this week. The Portsmouth-based patrol vessel is thought…
Read MoreTickets on sale for star-studded 2026 Isle of Wight Literary Festival
Tickets for the star-studded 2026 Isle of Wight Literary Festival are now on sale. Leading broadcaster, Clare Balding, actress Amanda…
Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: We all need some rain
The hot and dry summer is continuing with no rainfall as yet, although there may be a little in the…
Read MoreSteam Fair set for bank holiday return
The sights and sounds of steam will take over Havenstreet over the August bank holiday weekend, as the Island Steam…
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