Reform’s Island earthquake leaves them one seat short of overall control
Carole DennettAs votes were counted yesterday, it became clear that Reform UK has delivered one of the most dramatic electoral shifts…
Read MoreRyde Town Hall decision delayed after IW Observer questions
Plans for Ryde Neighbourhood Board (RNB) to rush through a controversial decision on purchasing Ryde Town Hall have been postponed,…
Read MoreWWII veteran Alec Penstone celebrates 101st birthday with Island support
WWII veteran, Alec Penstone, welcomed family, friends, and military comrades to his 101st birthday party yesterday – a joyous celebration…
Read MorePlanning application lodged for Cowes Banking Hub and ATM
A planning application has been submitted to transform the former Poundland store at 6 High Street, Cowes into a new…
Read MoreIW OBSERVATIONS: Questions raised over pre‑election reporting
The IW Observer is in an unexpected dispute with the BBC’s Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) after raising concerns about…
Read MoreWet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale joins Joe Wilkinson for Channel 4 train trip home to Isle of Wight
Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale appears in an unlikely pairing with comedian, actor, and screenwriter, Joe Wilkinson, in the second episode…
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…
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