IW poet speaks up for neurodivergent adults
Isle of Wight ObserverIsle of Wight poet, Kathryn Rossati, has released a powerful new poetry collection, Roar/Raw, which is already striking a chord…
Read MoreIslanders urged to return unused health equipment
Island residents are being encouraged to clear out cupboards and return any borrowed mobility or care equipment they no longer…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Who are the victims?
Most patients are eventually released from Broadmoor Hospital; however, they rarely return home directly. Despite its fearsome reputation, the average…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP — Labour MP for IW West
It’s been a productive return to Parliament following the conference recess. I’ve used the time to champion key issues affecting…
Read MoreMP raises ferry issues and proposed new law
Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, introduced a proposed new law this week in the House of Commons to…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 7th 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 353
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Read MoreVentnor’s and Sandown’s successes continues in rugby
Ventnor II XV have continued their successful season, climbing to the top of the Hampshire Premiership South League after winning…
Read MoreWoodford’s weekend winners in football
On a weekend when the skies opened up, Whitecroft & Barton progressed in Hampshire, Sandown & Lake and East Cowes…
Read MoreFunding boost for fort project
Bembridge Fort Trust has been awarded a £10,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, in partnership with the Hampshire…
Read MoreCreekside WI celebrates with cake and creatures of the night
Creekside WI marked its 58th year in style this month, with chocolate-orange cake and a fascinating visit from the Isle…
Read MoreDogs join the crew for coastal clear-up
The first Big Wight Beach Clean took place on Saturday, October 25, with volunteers from the Wight Dolphins joined by…
Read MoreSpider thought extinct is found alive on the Island
A critically endangered wolf spider, unseen in Britain for four decades, has been rediscovered on the Isle of Wight, marking…
Read MoreNEWS FROM COUNTY HALL: Cllr Phil Jordan – Leader of the Isle of Wight Council
If running a council were like running a household, we’d all recognise the situation right away: prices are up, bills…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Sex offender’s 37 year reward
Dear Editor, The revelation this week that convicted sex offender, Hadush Kebatu, was handed £500 to ‘facilitate’ his deportation is…
Read MoreWightAID helps to reach for the stars!
An Island group will be better equipped to help curious IW people reach for the stars, thanks to a major…
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