Island Bootcamp opens new doors
Isle of Wight ObserverYoung Islanders, aged 18–25, have completed the first Summer Skills Bootcamp run by Isle of Wight West MP, Richard Quigley’s…
Read MoreRunning together for Island charity
West Wight Road Runners welcomed more than 70 runners from across the Island, to their annual ‘Let’s All Run Together’…
Read MoreSouthern Water sets record straight on wildfire rumours
Southern Water has rejected claims circulating on social media that it refused permission for firefighters to use water, during the…
Read MoreIsle of Wight rates of deprivation raised in Westminster Hall debate
Richard Quigley, MP for Isle of Wight West, led a Westminster Hall debate on 14 July on isolation and hidden…
Read MoreHow can Ryde be improved? Tell the people with the money
Ryde Neighbourhood Board members will be on hand to explain more about the Pride in Place programme and give details…
Read MoreBook your tickets for the 2026 State of the Island Debate
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Island Echo and the Isle of Wight Observer are once again joining…
Read MoreWould you like to wish Alec a happy 101st birthday?
WWII veteran Alec Penstone will celebrate his 101st birthday this Thursday, April 23 – a milestone that falls, fittingly, on…
Read MoreBody found at The George Hotel
The body of a man in his 60’s was discovered at The George Hotel, Yarmouth, on Saturday morning. A Police…
Read MoreNigel Farage issues statement setting out his view of Island issues
Ahead of his appearance tonight at GG’s Riding Centre near Newport, Nigel Farage has issued a statement setting out his…
Read MoreAll Portsmouth-Fishbourne sailings suspended
Wightlink has cancelled all services on its Portsmouth–Fishbourne route after a “heavy berthing incident” caused damage to both its Gunwharf…
Read MoreMoo‑ved to safety: man climbs tree to flee cow
A man was rescued from up a tree at Whiteley Bank on Wednesday morning after he fled from an angry…
Read MoreTributes to Cassidy Ley
The family of Cassidy Ley, who died recently at the age of 21, have shared tributes to the “determined, independent…
Read MoreMoonlit Masquerade Raises Over £5,000 for Island Brain Tumour Charity
Supporters of The Wight Brainy Bunch gathered in style last Saturday (November 1), for a glittering Moonlit Masquerade Ball at…
Read MoreRogue builder jailed
A rogue builder who defrauded Island residents out of around £20,000 as part of a “get rich quick scheme” has…
Read MoreSaturday’s Sport Fixtures
Football (2pm unless otherwise stated) East Cowes Vics v Sherborne Town (3pm), Wincanton v Cowes (3pm), Newport v Frimley Green…
Read MoreIW NHS Trust fails to hit performance targets
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been ranked 73rd out of 134 acute hospital trusts in England and placed…
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