How many Islanders will be affected by PIP changes?
IW Observer.co.ukMore than 10,000 people are claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) on the Isle of Wight. Both Island constituencies have a…
Read MoreSanta’s postponed his visit to East Cowes due to Darragh
Santa has called the IW Observer offices this afternoon to say that he has been blown a bit off course…
Read MoreCharges after alleged theft and assault
Officers investigating a robbery at a Newport shop have charged a man. Police were called to Central Stores on the…
Read MoreCEO apologises for Red Funnel chaos
Red Funnel’s CEO, Fran Collins, has apologised for the significant travel problems caused by their vessels being out of action.…
Read MoreCouncillors sign agreement during visit to twin town of Coburg
The chairman of the Isle of Wight Council has shared photos from a recent civic visit to Coburg, continuing the…
Read MoreNick nails it
Bonchurch-based 27-year-old discus thrower Nick Percy secured his fifth British championships gold medal in Manchester with a 65m throw, extending…
Read MoreHigh Sheriff meets Shanklin volunteers
The Island’s High Sheriff, Kay Marriott, visited Shanklin last weekend to meet volunteers from local organisations that provide much needed…
Read MoreJubilee medals for RNLI volunteers
A total of 21 members of the Cowes RNLI crew received their Platinum Jubilee Medals from Isle of Wight Deputy…
Read MoreFreshwater causeway repaired
After a nearly four-year wait, work to replace the old barriers at The Causeway in Freshwater has been completed. Residents…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Listen to the people
T’was the morning after the night before, the Conservative party had tanked in not one but two dismal by-elections. Bob…
Read MoreClassic cars and Tintanic in Cowes
Around 50 classic cars and buses from both the Island and mainland were polished and on display at the Cowes…
Read MoreBlackBox Theatre perform Bouncers
BlackBox Theatre Company is one of the south’s leading small-scale, professional touring companies. They bring exciting theatre to smaller communities…
Read MoreGoing Electric will be an ‘exciting ride’
The first ever Going Electric event will take place at the Isle of Wight College on Sunday, July 31, and…
Read MoreLooking forward to Ventnor Day
Ventnor Day, which takes place at Ventnor Park tomorrow (Saturday) between noon-6pm, promises to be bigger and better than ever.…
Read MoreCountry Fun
The Isle of Wight Royal County Show was back last weekend for the first time since 2019, celebrating its 121st…
Read MoreGoing totally locally in Ryde
The National Totally Locally Fiver Fest Campaign which starts tomorrow (July 2) and runs until July 16, see’s Ryde join…
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