The fight for fair funding from government continues
Carole DennettThe leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Phil Jordan (pictured), is renewing his push for fair funding from the…
Read MorePrime Minister agrees cross-Solent ferries not good enough
Fulfilling the pledge made during his election campaign that he would put the Island’s ailing ferry services at the top…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Cabinet votes for priority devolution deal
The Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet voted unanimously last night (Thursday) to apply to be included in the Government’s priority…
Read MoreThe ‘one-day diddle’ strikes again to keep Red Funnel’s woes ‘secret’
Regular IW Observer readers will remember our festive prediction that Red Funnel, Isle of Wight’s beleaguered ferry operator, would once…
Read MoreAnother chat with Katy Taylor, Wightlink’s new CEO
It’s been a couple of months since we met Katy Taylor, and Wightlink’s new CEO has spent that time getting…
Read MoreChristmas is a magical time – will ferry finance wizards be busy?
Regular readers of the IW Observer may recall Red Funnel’s unusual move earlier this year when the cross-Solent ferry operator…
Read MoreWhat is happening over new car ferries?
It has been exactly six months since Red Funnel issued a press release announcing plans to tender for new car…
Read MoreAn issue of conscience: The Assisted Dying Bill
Today (Friday) the Island’s two MPs will be voting on their first issue of conscience since they started their new…
Read MoreIsle of Wight OBSERVATIONS: Cllr Jarman – Criticism is not racism
Welcome to our new occasional column – where IW Observer writers will share their views. It’s confession time. Last week,…
Read MoreFinally some sense in the IW Council chamber
At Wednesday’s Isle of Wight full council meeting, someone spoke clearly, succinctly, and with purpose. Sadly, it wasn’t one of…
Read MoreWhat now for Red Funnel after potential purchasers have (apparently) pulled out?
There are rumours swirling that Arcus Infrastructure Partners (AIP), the company which has been investigating buying Red Funnel ever since…
Read MoreA chat with new Wightlink CEO Katy Taylor
Wightlink’s new CEO is a PR professional – and it shows – although Katy Taylor is quick to point out…
Read MoreDrone trials not going ahead on Cowes car park
The Isle of Wight Council has refused to grant a licence for Inteliports to conduct a pilot project for cross-Solent…
Read MoreBeer, bafflement and Badenoch: a weekend to remember in Shanklin Con Club
Islanders enjoying a quiet afternoon at the Shanklin Conservative Club yesterday afternoon were in for an unexpected chaser of politics…
Read MoreCouncil leader highlights need for extra £10 million in government funding
In a letter to the government last week, leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Cllr Phil Jordan has underscored…
Read MoreHome together – a happy ending for Luna and Star
Two beautiful cocker spaniels who waited patiently for a permanent home have finally been adopted. Ten-year-old sisters, Luna and Star,…
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