NHS bring in new morgue charges
IW Observer.co.ukThe Isle of Wight Council confirmed Thursday morning, that plans for controversial increases in charges for bereavement services have been…
Read MoreOver £6k raised!
A ball at Gurnard Pines, in memory of tragic Zoe Panayi has raised more than £6,500 for the hospice and…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: The outlook’s grim
I hate to be gloomy but, if you hadn’t already noticed, our economy is in serious trouble. Like all nations,…
Read MoreA LOOK BACK IN TIME: County petty sessions
The Isle of Wight Observer of March, 13th 1869 tells tales of stolen swedes and news that Yarmouth Castle (used…
Read MoreCabinet Connection – Phil Jordan Cabinet Member for Highways PFI, Transport and Infrastructure
I think I should say straight away that, contrary to reports in some local media that the IW Council has…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: John Peck, Sandown Sprint track builder
With excitement building, as the first Isle of Wight Sprint moves towards reality after years of setbacks, I am looking…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: If they can do it…
Years ago, I supplied funeral vehicles to TV production companies; it was interesting and paid well. One day, I took…
Read MorePublic consultation over beaver plans
A public consultation on plans to release wild beavers on the Isle of Wight is underway. Beavers were hunted to…
Read MoreTribute paid to EC Vics’ stalwart, Paul Phelps
East Cowes Victoria Football Club has announced club chairman, Paul Phelps, passed away last Thursday (February 24) after a short…
Read MoreBusking returns to Newport town
The Island Busking Collective is now presenting performers and street entertainers every week in St Thomas’s Square, Newport. Their goal…
Read MoreWWSCC continue with Covid rules
West Wight Sports and Community Centre is to continue with its Covid restriction measures until at least Easter, despite the…
Read MoreBembridge Primary learns about trolls
Before February half-term, a Year 4 class from Bembridge CE Primary took part in a ‘Lurking Trolls’ scheme as part…
Read MoreIW holiday home makes it on to RIBA award shortlist
An Isle of Wight holiday home is one of eighteen projects to be shortlisted for the 2022 Royal Institute of…
Read MoreSausages – and their owners get together
On Saturday 26 February, Richmonds Bakery in Newport hosted their first Dachshund Cafe of 2022. Thirty-five lucky sausage dogs enjoyed…
Read MoreCouncils to work together on affordable housing decisions
Members of 18 Island parish, town and community councils recently met representatives from the Isle of Wight Council and local…
Read MoreVentnor Comic Jazz Band picked for Jubilee pageant
Ventnor’s Comic Jazz Band has been chosen by The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee organisers to represent the South of England in…
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