Tug-of-war triumph in rising Solent tide
Isle of Wight ObserverThe charity, Brambles tug-of-war organised by the Edgar Evans Club, and featuring the UK Field Gun Academy, took place in…
Read MoreProcession marks start of legal year
The annual Law Service, marking the start of the legal year brought ceremony and solemnity to Newport on Monday, as…
Read MoreEmotional return to Falklands battlefield
A member of the IW Parachute Regimental Association returned to the Falkland Islands last week for the first time since…
Read MoreSquirrel awareness week brings woodland to life
The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust has celebrated a successful red squirrel awareness week, with guided woodland walks, talks,…
Read MoreBrothers battle through to cyclo-cross success
Brothers, Ayrton and Finley Manser-Grundy, produced impressive performances at the Wessex League Cyclo-cross event, last Sunday. Five-year-old Ayrton, competing in…
Read MoreNight roadworks on busy routes
Island Roads will undertake a series of night-time road improvement works on busy main routes, during October and November. St…
Read MoreIslanders rally for Gizmo
A cat left with a broken pelvis, after being struck by a hit-and-run driver, in Newport, has undergone life-saving surgery,…
Read MoreCup drama, hat‑tricks, and red cards
The Yachtsmen won a close cup match on penalties, Division One leaders, West Wight, won despite having a player sent…
Read MoreAutumn chores before winter sets in
A drop in temperatures has certainly brought us into autumn at last. Chilly nights, and we’ve even seen some wet…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 19 October 1901
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 19th October, 1901, reported that Northwood House, was to become home to Benedictine…
Read MoreFarewell gift brings joy to young readers
Former Brighstone Primary School headteacher, Rebecca Lennon, who left at the end of the summer term after 19 years, wanted…
Read MoreHallowe’en mystery awaits
Families are invited to embark on a spooky adventure, at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary this hallowe’en, with a mystery trail full…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 16th Oct 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 MoreWightlink sponsorship opens for Island groups
Wightlink is inviting Island sports teams, arts organisations, youth groups and environmental projects to apply for support through its 2027…
Read MoreYouth Council shares ideas with chairman
Young Islanders have been praised for their ideas and enthusiasm, after welcoming the chairman of the Isle of Wight Council…
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