Crowds pour in as festival of the summer begins
Isle of Wight ObserverSky presents the Isle of Wight Festival opened with a bang on Thursday as Joel Corry, Maximo Park, Hot Dub…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 19th June 2026
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
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Read MoreIsle of Wight and Mull share more than just island life, says reader
IW Observer reader, Mike Waddleton, has discovered that, while we might be envious of their subsidised ferries, the Isle of…
Read MoreCowes hammerhead crane repair costs recovered as council wins £358,000 repayment
The Isle of Wight Council has recovered the cost of urgent repairs carried out to save the historic hammerhead crane,…
Read MoreRoyal Marine Commandos intercept Russian-linked oil tanker off Isle of Wight
Royal Marine Commandos intercepted a Russian-linked oil tanker off the Island in the early hours of Sunday morning. The Ministry…
Read MoreBrighstone pupils explore future careers during special school event
Pupils at Brighstone CE Primary School learned about a range of careers during a special careers day on June 5.…
Read MoreChoirs raise £700 for Age UK Isle of Wight after charity concert
Age UK Isle of Wight has received a £700 donation, following a charity concert performed by Newchurch Male Voice Choir…
Read MoreChild poverty rises sharply across Isle of Wight as more than 4,500 affected
Child poverty has risen significantly across the Isle of Wight over the past four years, with the latest figures showing…
Read MoreCowes café Jolliffe 1853 closes with immediate effect
Cowes café and restaurant, Jolliffe 1853, has closed with immediate effect saying a combination of challenges has left the business…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 14 June 1919
This piece, from the Isle of Wight Observer published on 14th June, 1919, showed that, while a Solent squall may…
Read MoreRoyal Isle of Wight County Show returns with camel racing and giant tortoises for 125th event
One of the Isle of Wight’s most popular traditions is back this summer, as the 125th Royal Isle of Wight…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Sooty, Sweep, Soo and a swipe at Labour
Dear Editor, We are constantly told to tolerate the religious beliefs and cultures of others, even those that include practices…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Festival 2026 releases full stage times and set schedule
The IW Festival, which starts next Thursday (June 18) has announced the line-up’s set list and timings for the main…
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Read MoreFree tickets still available for State of the Island Debate 2026
Islanders can still reserve free tickets for next Friday’s State of the Island Debate 2026 – Travel and Tourism Special,…
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