Fran Collins announced as Red Funnels new CEO
Isle of Wight ObserverRed Funnel is delighted to announce the appointment of Fran Collins as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect…
Read MoreCowes Harbour Services – one team – one name
Cowes Harbour Services is the new division name for the marine services arm of Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC), encompassing moorings,…
Read MoreIW Festival teams up with Save The Children
The Isle Of Wight Festival has teamed up with Save The Children this year to help raise money and awareness…
Read MoreStill time to apply for Isle of Wight Foundation funding
Local community groups and charities are being reminded of the opportunity to apply for a grant from the Isle of…
Read MorePut your best paw forward for the HIOW Air Ambulance
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) are hosting their first event for four-legged friends! ‘Paws in the Park’…
Read MoreCowes hope for business boost as cruise ship comes to town
Sunday, 29th April 2018 will see the second cruise ship this year moor off Cowes, thanks to work by Cowes…
Read MoreSt Helens Causeway closure times reduced, despite fears
Access to the popular St Helens Causeway footpath will be maintained during most of the summer, despite earlier fears that…
Read MoreCouncil takes measures to prevent Lynnbottom queueing
The Isle of Wight council is taking measures to prevent queueing at Lynnbottom Recycling Centre, in Newport. The slip road,…
Read MoreUpcoming workshop to discuss new ideas for Ryde
Ideas and opportunities for the future regeneration of Ryde will be discussed with Ryde residents at an upcoming workshop. The…
Read MoreCouncil staff member described marathon conditions as ‘tough’
A council staff member who ran the London marathon has described conditions as tough. Allan Bridges, 1 Leisure sales manager,…
Read MoreBikers asked to go the extra mile for the HIOW Air Ambulance
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) is asking local bikers to step up a gear to support the…
Read MoreSpecialist teams swing into action to maintain structures
Specialist climbing teams are currently working with Island Roads to clear vegetation from some of the Island’s most hard-to-reach highways…
Read MoreRoad improvement planned for Lake-Shanklin link
One of the main routes connecting Shanklin and Lake is to be resurfaced by Island Roads next month. Whitecross Lane…
Read MorePublic and police officers praised at Isle of Wight awards ceremony
Superintendent Sarah Jackson has praised members of the public and the officers under her command for their work to help…
Read MoreAir Ambulance 10th Anniversary Fun Day draws the crowds
Over 2,000 visitors turned up at Thruxton Motorsports Centre on Saturday 1st July to join the Hampshire and Isle of…
Read MoreMajor work to improve Newchurch roads
Island roads will shortly begin a scheme to improve Newchurch High Street and Winford Road, Newchurch. The scheme is scheduled…
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