IW OBSERVATIONS: Questions raised over pre‑election reporting
Carole DennettThe IW Observer is in an unexpected dispute with the BBC’s Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) after raising concerns about…
Read MoreNigel Hartley sworn in as High Sheriff and launches end-of-life campaign
Nigel Hartley has been formally sworn in as the new High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, succeeding Jacqueline (Jacque)…
Read MoreFamily still waiting for answers more than 1,000 days after Nichola Merrick death
More than three years after the tragic death of Nichola “Nicky” Merrick, her family and long‑term partner, Mo Gibson, say…
Read MoreWho wants to be a councillor?
The full list of candidates standing for election to the Isle of Wight Council was published yesterday, confirming a competitive…
Read MoreSecond High Court challenge over Sunny Oaks approval near Wootton
The Isle of Wight Council is heading to the High Court once again, facing a second legal challenge over its…
Read MoreAbandoned dog found tied to tree near Ventnor learns to trust again
An abandoned dog is slowly learning to trust again, after being found tightly tied to a tree, near Ventnor, on…
Read MoreRichard Holden criticises ferry levy during Isle of Wight visit
Shadow Transport Secretary, Richard Holden, visited the Isle of Wight last week at the invitation of Isle of Wight East…
Read MoreIsle of Wight to stay independent as government confirms unitary future
The Isle of Wight will remain a single, standalone unitary authority, following the government’s long‑awaited decision on the future shape…
Read MoreCouncil admits shortfall as Island social housing delivery lags behind demand
The Isle of Wight Council has responded to last week’s IW Observer report, highlighting that only 41 new social housing…
Read MoreIsle of Wight built just 41 social rent homes in ten years despite rising demand
The Isle of Wight Council has delivered only 41 units of new social housing over the past decade, despite growing…
Read MoreIW Council to recruit new finance chief amid £65m deficit fears
The Isle of Wight Council is seeking approval from the Appointments and Employment Committee (A&EC) to start the formal process…
Read MoreUnfunded asylum costs must be met by council tax payers
The Isle of Wight Council spent more than £2.6 million on adult social care and children’s services for asylum seekers…
Read MoreGoodOaks Homecare rated good as Pacific Care needs improvement
GoodOaks Homecare, based in Sandown, was found to be good in all areas during a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection…
Read MoreDame Donna Langley: Where the stories began
Dame Donna’s father, John Langley, dropped into the IW Observer office in Newport last week, and shared a few tales…
Read MoreMajor Reform UK event for Island supporters
Islanders curious to find out more about the growth of Reform UK are being invited to gather for a high…
Read MoreParties unite to rewrite budget
The most controversial elements of the Isle of Wight Council’s proposed budget were scrapped last night – but councillors of…
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