Cushty night raises cash for Island cats
Isle of Wight ObserverCats Protection volunteer, Sarah Burridge, turned Binstead into Peckham last week, by hosting an Only Fools and Horses-themed quiz night…
Read MoreRyde juniors race at Itchen regatta
Junior crews from Ryde Rowing Club competed in Itchen Imperial Rowing Club’s Junior Regatta on Saturday, over a short 450-metre…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 9th Oct 2026
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Read MoreGodshill road works to begin
Island Roads will begin a major scheme to improve the main road through Godshill next month, following consultation with the…
Read MoreBrave the bricks for Mountbatten
Mountbatten Isle of Wight is inviting Islanders to brave the bricks, as the Island’s first Lego Walk comes to Robin…
Read MoreNewport art trail set to leave this month
Island residents are being encouraged to enjoy a major national art exhibition one last time, before it leaves Newport at…
Read MoreNew chapter for Cowes clinic
Cowes Chiropractic Clinic has returned to Island ownership, after around six years under mainland control, with ambitious plans to transform…
Read MoreBath House needs some extra room
A reclaimed shipping container could soon appear beside the former Park Road public toilets in Cowes, under new plans prepared…
Read MorePaul? Who’s Paul?
An appeal has been lodged against an Isle of Wight Council enforcement notice concerning alleged breaches of planning rules at…
Read MoreWeight-loss journey leads to 10-mile run
A Cowes man, who has lost nine stone on local football weight loss programme Man v Fat after ballooning to…
Read MoreIslanders asked to shape support
Islanders are being asked to help shape the future of a service which supports people to live independently, stay healthy,…
Read MoreSWAY welcomes Jack back to support young Islanders
South Wight Area Youth (SWAY) has welcomed new youth worker, Jack Norridge, who joined the team in May. Jack is…
Read MoreHigh Sheriff celebrates youth success
South Wight Area Youth (SWAY) welcomed the High Sheriff, Nigel Hartley, to their Brecons celebration on September 24, at the…
Read MoreIW Girlguides gather at Blackgang Chine
More than 200 members of Girlguiding IW enjoyed a special event at Blackgang Chine recently. The event was organised by…
Read MoreLake secures £17,000 for New Road project
Lake Parish Council has secured a £17,000 grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, towards the next phases of the…
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