Dame Donna Langley: Where the stories began
Carole DennettDame 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…
Read MoreCouncil leader warns Exceptional Financial Support is ‘not new funding’ after £12.9m offer
The Government has confirmed it is “minded to approve” borrowing under Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) for the Isle of Wight…
Read MorePlanning shift could unlock empty Sandown seafront hotels
Sandown South councillor Ian Ward says years of work to resolve long‑standing planning barriers for empty hotels on the seafront…
Read MoreMedina Studios plan could bring £36m boost and 875 jobs to Island
A major new economic study says the Medina Studios development, which already has full planning permission, could deliver one of…
Read MoreCouncil £20 million budget gap looms
The Isle of Wight Council’s Director of Finance has warned that the 2026/27 budget will be the most challenging it…
Read MoreIt’s never too late for a happy ending
An 18‑year‑old cat, who faced spending his final months in a vet’s cage, has instead found a loving Isle of…
Read MoreIW OBSERVATIONS: Negative campaigning: we’re not printing it
With the IW Council elections now confirmed for May 7, the IW Observer has taken a careful look at the…
Read MoreMP warns PM of impact of emissions legislation on Islanders
IW West MP Richard Quigley caught the Speaker’s eye in the House of Commons during Prime Minister’s Questions today, raising…
Read MoreIW OBSERVATIONS: Isle of Wight thrown into global politics
Islanders could be forgiven for feeling somewhat startled this week, when the Isle of Wight was dragged into a discussion…
Read MorePotential sites for social rent housing
A major list of council owned land and buildings that could be sold or redeveloped – including six key sites…
Read MoreHigh rate of school absences on the IW
Parents of one in ten children on the Island were issued with school attendance penalty notices (PNs) in the 2024/25…
Read MoreSixteen homes planned for Totland school site
A major planning application has been submitted to transform the long‑vacant former Weston Primary School site, in Totland, into a…
Read MoreNew glamping retreat plans near Robin Hill
A planning application has been submitted for a glamping development on land off Briddlesford Road, near Robin Hill adventure park,…
Read MoreIsland spirit goes global
Mermaid Gin has announced a major strategic partnership to support the 10-year-old brand’s expansion in the United States – a…
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