Cowes café Jolliffe 1853 closes with immediate effect
Isle of Wight ObserverCowes 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,…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Tony Raffe – Wootton Bridge – Reform UK – tony.raffe@iow.gov.uk
I’m Tony Raffe, the newly-elected councillor for Wootton Bridge, and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to represent this community…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Lora Peacey-Wilcox – Cowes Medina – Independent group leader – lora08@sky.com
I am Lora Peacey-Wilcox, Independent councillor for Cowes Medina ward. Many thanks to all 499 of you voted for me…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Andrew Garratt, Parkhurst & Hunnyhill – Liberal Democrat group leader – 01983 524623 – andrew.garratt@iow.gov.uk
It is a great privilege to have been re-elected as Isle of Wight councillor for Parkhurst & Hunnyhill. Thank-you to…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Tony Barry, Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey – Reform UK – tony.barry@iow.gov.uk
It is a great honour that the people of my ward have put their faith in me to serve as…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Cat Centre to mark 65 years with open day
The Isle of Wight Cat Centre will celebrate 65 years of helping cats, with a special open day later this…
Read MoreBembridge Fort opens to public for first time since 1950s
Bembridge Fort allowed in the public for the first time since the 1950s, with an open day on Sunday. Around…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Council mace-bearer celebrates 25 years of service
When Steve Hammond was first asked to become mace-bearer for the Isle of Wight Council, he admits he had little…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Road Runners take on South Downs Relay
On Saturday, six brave souls, from Newport-based athletics club Isle of Wight Road Runners, took on a running event with…
Read MoreNew £100,000 grants programme launched for Ryde groups
A new £100,000 community grants programme has been launched to support projects that improve life in Ryde. Ryde Neighbourhood Board…
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