Southern Co-op warns of administration risk without merger vote
Isle of Wight ObserverSouthern Co‑op, a familiar brand on the Island, where it operates 14 food stores and five funeralcare branches, has warned…
Read MoreIsle of Wight man takes on 13 challenges for Mountbatten in memory of mum
An Isle of Wight man is preparing to complete 13 fund-raising events over 13 months, for Mountbatten IW in memory…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 24th April 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 MoreSt Catherine’s School gala at Northwood House raises £6,000 for pupils
St Catherine’s School has raised £6,000 at a gala evening held at Northwood House on Saturday, April 18. Supporters, local…
Read MoreOrchard House rated inadequate after inspection finds safety and dignity failings
Orchard House care centre on Fairlee Road, in Newport, has been rated ‘inadequate’ overall, after it was downgraded from ‘good’,…
Read MorePre-loved clothing sale at The Bargeman’s Rest to support Daisy Ring Bus
A Pre-Loved Clothing Sale in aid of the Daisy Ring Bus will take place at the Bargeman’s Rest, Little London…
Read MoreIsland runners join London Marathon team to raise funds for Wessex Cancer Support
Island businesses are joining forces to raise money to fight cancer, by taking part in the 2026 London Marathon. Sophie…
Read MoreSouthern Vectis donation helps Apollo Youth Theatre stage summer intergenerational show
Apollo Youth Theatre is preparing an intergenerational production for the summer, after receiving a £750 donation from Southern Vectis. The…
Read MoreWildheart Animal Sanctuary launches Run Wild 5km fancy dress charity run for 50th anniversary
A 5km (3 miles) fancy dress charity run is set to take place at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary this summer. Earlybird…
Read MoreSeal climbs onto kayaker’s boat during Solent paddle off Isle of Wight
A kayaker picked up an unusual hitchhiker while out on the Solent on a Saturday – a seal who decided…
Read MoreMountbatten urges Islanders to vote again as £13,000 Smiley award prize opens up
Mountbatten Isle of Wight is urging Islanders to vote again in the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026, following changes to…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: A welfare system that punishes work
I used to be resentful of those who chose not to work. That resentment largely diminished when I asked myself…
Read MoreBeloved soldier carving Stanley returns to Fort Victoria after winter restoration
The much-loved carving of a soldier, ‘Stanley’, has returned to Fort Victoria country park. The statue was originally made by…
Read MoreVectis Historic Vehicle Club raises £1,000 for Mountbatten after Easter fundraiser
After Vectis Historic Vehicle Club’s December 2025 Christmas Collection was cancelled, members decided to stage an Easter fund-raising event instead.…
Read MoreBallyrags Comedy launches show at Ocean View Hotel with Nathan Caton opener
Ballyrags Comedy has announced a brand-new regular run of shows for 2026 at the Ocean View Hotel, bringing top-tier stand-up…
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