HOLMSEY: How’s your driving?
Isle of Wight ObserverA third of us think that driving standards in Britain are bad or very bad, another third think they’re only…
Read MoreIW East MP appears on BBC Question Time
Joe Robertson, Member of Parliament for IW East, appeared on the BBC’s Question Time last night, broadcast from Loughborough. He…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Who’s pulling the strings on Floatie plans?
Dear Editor, I read your front-page article last week, regarding a consultant’s report. The elected council members, prepared on instruction…
Read MoreChristmas sale of fine IW paintings
A sale of exceptional Isle of Wight oil paintings, watercolours, prints, maps, and books, dating from the 18th century to…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 20 November 1920
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 20th November 1920 tells the sad tale of the demise of Robert Mitchell,…
Read MoreRepair Café returns to Quay Arts
A pop-up Repair Café will take place at Quay Arts, in Newport, tomorrow (Saturday) offering people the chance to have…
Read MoreIsland Publisher launches Figmentum Books
by Jean G-Owen Two years ago, I founded the Isle of Wight-based press to champion the work of local writers,…
Read MoreIsland author launches her new wartime novel
Island author, Jo Cooper, has released her latest novel ‘All About Peggy’, a follow‑up to her award‑winning ‘There Will Be…
Read MoreThe Island’s sport fixtures for Saturday, November 22
(Saturday, 2pm, unless otherwise stated) Football Laverstock & Ford v Cowes (3pm), Petersfield v East Cowes Vics (3pm), Newport v…
Read MoreIconic building for sale – Gateway cash to save Ryde theatre?
An iconic Ryde property, purchased from the IW Council in 2013 for £300,000 and since left to decay, is set…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 21st November 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreIW Observer 355
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Read MoreNew scheme takes root to protect hedges and trees
A new volunteer scheme has been launched to help care for much‑loved trees and hedges across the Island – and…
Read MoreMen’s 1st XI stay on top with 3-2 win over Havant in hockey
IW Men 1st XI returned to form with a well-deserved 3-2 home win over Havant, in Division Two South, and…
Read MoreBrownie group started in 1955
Brownies, Rainbows, leaders, former members and supporters of the 10th Newport Brownie Unit have been marking 70 years since the…
Read MoreAttrill crowned champion at IW Ploughing Match
The annual Isle of Wight Ploughing Match took place on September 20 at Appleford, by kind permission of the Nunn…
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