Government still plans for new combined authority
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight Council has confirmed it’s belief that the government’s decision to halt controversial plans to reorganise local…
Read MorePittis unveils new model for Island estate agency
Pittis is changing the way it operates across the Isle of Wight, with dedicated local managers set to cover Freshwater,…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: When ‘Stopping the boats’ means sending more boats
Pick a side – any side. Did you support the Island’s two RNLI all-weather lifeboats crossing the Channel last Sunday,…
Read MoreShanklin soccer side supported
Shanklin under-8 football team have secured the support of ICRTouch, which has supplied a full training kit for all players…
Read MoreVectis View: Cllr David Llewellyn – Chairman of IW Council’s Policy, Finance and Resources Committee
When I stood for election, I did so as a Reform candidate with a clear mandate: to scrutinise spending, cut…
Read MoreThree volunteers who ‘made Yarmouth what it is today’
Three Yarmouth Town trustees have been recognised following their retirement after nearly 30 years service between them. Chairman, Martyn Collinson,…
Read MoreIsland firm holds £30m migrant‑rescue contract
After volunteer Island lifeboat crews faced abuse for rescuing migrants south of the Isle of Wight, the IW Observer has…
Read MoreFifty years of Wildheart celebrated at Yaverland
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is inviting Islanders to join its 50th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, September 19, with an evening of…
Read MoreNew children’s home approved
A new children’s care home was approved for a property in Adelaide Grove in East Cowes, to address local and…
Read MoreRNLI chiefs step in following migrant rescue backlash
RNLI chiefs have been forced to step in after two Island crews were caught up in a storm, for rescuing…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 11th 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 MoreWightlink plans fresh ferry cuts as powerful backing for MPs’ campaign confirmed in Westminster
Last week, the IW Observer set out the stark decline in cross-Solent ferry services since the last official examination in…
Read MoreChild of Wight awards celebrate young stars
Fifteen inspirational young people from across the Island have been celebrated at the Isle of Wight Radio ‘Child of Wight’…
Read MoreCare and health careers showcased at festival
People considering a career in care or health are being invited to attend this year’s Isle of Wight Council Care…
Read MoreDonkeys help pupils prepare for move to secondary school
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is celebrating the success of a new pilot project aimed at helping young people…
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