Raise Islanders’ concerns Mr Seely – not just your own
Carole DennettAmidst a sudden surge of activity on the contentious ferry issue, MP Bob Seely has secured a debate in Westminster…
Read More5 trains have become 4 – and SWR are buying wheels from a scrapyard!
The Island’s transport troubles extend beyond the ferry fiascos that have dominated recent headlines. The much-vaunted ‘new’ Class 484 Island…
Read More‘Seconds out’ in the council chamber – our elected representatives at work
Looking for a masterclass in maturity? Best steer clear of the latest YouTube hit — “Wednesday’s IW Council meltdown.” It…
Read MoreWhat’s going on at Red Funnel?
Documents filed at Companies House suggests that Red Funnel may soon be on the lookout for new owners. Eight directors…
Read MoreSpanner in the works for East Wight Primary campaign
Plans to select a ‘People’s Champion’ for the new East Wight parliamentary seat have had a spanner chucked into the…
Read MoreVic-tree is ours! Deans Close keep their apple trees
“Common sense” has prevailed in Lake after residents called up the IW Observer for help. When beech trees planted by…
Read MoreCassidy sends a heartfelt thank you!
Generous Islanders have certainly brought a smile to the face of 19-year-old Cassidy Ley, who has been told by doctors…
Read MoreRyde residents can have their day in court, judge decides
The group opposing the West Acre Park development is to have their day in court. On Wednesday this week, His…
Read MoreEast Cowes ‘Betrayed’ by improvement works being threatened
Long-promised improvements to the East Cowes sea front are under threat – but the IW Council says no final decisions…
Read MoreChoir sang for St Mary’s Stroke Unit
Members of the Newchurch Male Voice Choir recently presented a cheque for £1,400 to Vickki Owen, clinical lead, and Jeannine…
Read MoreQUIGGERS: Follow the figures…
DH is at the annual Slush Puppy making championships. Points are awarded for speed, aesthetics and novelty flavours. He said…
Read MoreHistoric expedition journal goes to the Natural History museum
An historic journal, detailing an expedition to the Malay States, has been donated to the Natural History Museum. The extensively…
Read MoreOn the ropes?
It was round one to the Isle of Wight Council this week, when MP, Bob Seely, was forced to correct…
Read MoreDoes your business deserve an award?
The deadline is looming for Island businesses to try for an Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Award; entries…
Read MoreFive famous footie trophies on show in Ryde Town Hall
Five of the most famous trophies in world football stopped off at Ryde Town Club yesterday (Thursday) as part of…
Read MoreMP accused of telling ‘porkie pies’
Claims made by Bob Seely that he helped bring funding to the Island are ‘porkie pies’, Cockney rhyming slang for…
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