All Portsmouth-Fishbourne sailings suspended
Isle of Wight ObserverWightlink has cancelled all services on its Portsmouth–Fishbourne route after a “heavy berthing incident” caused damage to both its Gunwharf…
Read MoreCouncil £20 million budget gap looms
Carole DennettThe Isle of Wight Council’s Director of Finance has warned that the 2026/27 budget will be the most challenging it…
Read MoreChairman quizzed by Binstead pupils
Binstead Primary School welcomed a former pupil back through its doors when the chairman of the IW Council, Cllr Ian…
Read MoreIsland schools have sailing opportunity
Every primary school child aged nine to ten on the Island will learn to sail as part of their education…
Read MoreWill you buy a brick to save lives at sea
Freshwater Independent Lifeboat is urging Islanders to ‘Buy a Brick’ to help complete major renovations to its lifeboat station. Founded…
Read MoreIt’s never too late for a happy ending
An 18‑year‑old cat, who faced spending his final months in a vet’s cage, has instead found a loving Isle of…
Read MoreMP warns of ‘perfect storm’ for Islanders
East Wight MP, Joe Robertson, has sharply criticised the Government’s decision to cancel the UK Islands Forum, calling the move…
Read MorePlans submitted for replacement dwelling
A planning application has been submitted for a replacement dwelling at Pidgeon Coo Farm, Hamstead Drive, Cranmore, with the existing…
Read MoreAppeal lodged over Totland bungalow
A planning consultant has submitted an appeal after Isle of Wight Council refused permission for a new bungalow in the…
Read MoreIsland Theatre with Maureen Sullivan
Maureen SullivanAnd we’re into Fabulous February – with some fabulous shows to look forward to! The Wight Strollers are back with…
Read MoreAdditional road closure is “compounding” problems
Binstead and Fishbourne councillor Ian Dore says the sudden closure of Firestone Copse Road has caused “significant and unnecessary disruption”…
Read MoreIW OBSERVATIONS: Negative campaigning: we’re not printing it
With the IW Council elections now confirmed for May 7, the IW Observer has taken a careful look at the…
Read MoreChef speaks out on burnout culture
Tilly WalderFor many years, the hospitality industry has been associated with long hours, intense pressure, and a culture that accepted exhaustion…
Read MoreHalf-term history fun
Families can step back in time this February half-term, as hands-on “Clay Day Activities” return to the Newport Roman Villa.…
Read MoreNew lease of life for Atherfield Bay site?
The long‑derelict Atherfield Bay Holiday Resort has taken a step forward, after new documents aimed at meeting outstanding conditions linked…
Read MoreRSYC cheque presentation
The Royal Solent Yacht Club (RSYC, in Yarmouth, has presented a cheque for £9,205 to the Hants & IW Air…
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