GREEN FINGERS: Autumn has arrived
Isle of Wight ObserverThere has certainly been a change in the weather recently, with some welcome rain, but also some very damp and…
Read MoreGardeners celebrate 160 years of shows
The Niton & Whitwell Horticultural Society held its 160th anniversary summer show, on September 12. Undeterred by the hottest summer…
Read MoreForty face Tough Mudder to remember Zoe Panayi
A 40-strong team will take on the 15km (9-mile) London ‘Tough Mudder’ on Sunday, in memory of Isle of Wight…
Read MoreReal ale festival returns to Niton
The Buddle Inn, in Niton, is hosting a three-day Real Ale Festival from today (Friday) until Sunday (September 20). Visitors…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 18th Sep 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 MoreTV sewing star visits Freshwater Bay WI
More than four million viewers tune into ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’ on BBC1 – including many members of Freshwater…
Read MoreFossil Fabergé Egg found at Brook Bay
A scout group from Brighton witnessed the discovery of what has been described as the ‘best ever’ crystal geode, found…
Read MoreEagles aim for Europe
Wight Eagles have launched a £10,000 fund-raising appeal to give their under-15 girls the chance to play football in Europe.…
Read MoreSafer bus stops for Hale Common
Further work to make bus stops between Arreton and Lake safer and more accessible will begin later this month. Island…
Read MoreYoung riders show grit on tough downhill track
Juvenile riders, Finley Manser-Grundy and Sonny Shuttleworth, were in action at round four of the MIJ Downhill Series, at Worcester…
Read MoreApple Day brings taste of autumn
Brading Roman Villa will celebrate the arrival of autumn, with its annual community Apple Day on Saturday (September 19). The…
Read MoreBusiness excellence at Bembridge Fort
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2026 recognised outstanding achievement from businesses and individuals across the Island,…
Read MoreLive at the Isle of Wight Council meeting
We are reporting live from the Isle of Wight Council meeting tonight to bring you direct updates, key votes, and…
Read MoreNewport pub landlords call time
Mal ButlerThe owners of the Castle Inn are giving up the Newport pub and holding a ‘drink the pub dry’ event…
Read MoreIsland walkers step out in memory of Roy and Brian
The second coastal charity walk, in aid of Mountbatten, took place last weekend, with participants starting at the Painters Arms,…
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