Do as we say – not as we do!
Tilly WalderThe Isle of Wight Council has told owners of a number of Grade II listed buildings in Ryde to carry…
Read MoreRed Funnel bid: The full statement from Vectis Ferries
Isle of Wight ObserverA local bid for Red Funnel by Vectis Ferries has been rejected by the owners of the company after 10…
Read MoreRed Funnel turns down bid -“From the Island, For the Island”
Troubled ferry operator, Red Funnel, which is facing a showdown with its banks at the end of this month, looks…
Read MoreClose counties cup clash in this week’s rugby report
IW Rugby narrowly lost 19-7 away at Haslemere in the RFU Counties Three Cup, with Haselmere maintaining their pre-season and…
Read MoreJames really knows his onions – and other veg
James Kingswell once again swept the board in the vegetables section of the Haylands Horticultural Society Show at the Ryde…
Read MoreStill time to have your say on highway services
Residents are being reminded there is still time to take part in Island Roads’ annual customer survey on the range…
Read MoreRare chick hatches at Amazon World
Amazon World Zoo Park is celebrating a victory for global conservation with the hatching of a critically endangered Bali starling…
Read MoreQuestions over suspicious fire in Sandown
A fire at a derelict Sandown hotel has caused internal damage and cast a shadow over last year’s approved redevelopment…
Read MoreNewchurch nursery to close as owners retire after 25 years
Ager Farm Nursery, in Newchurch, will close at the end of November as proprietors, Christine and John Morey, retire after…
Read MorePiano delivered by bike to Priory School hall
Priory School struck a perfect chord yesterday after a piano was donated to the school by Mrs Lynch of East…
Read MoreRyde masters make a splash at county championships!
Seven swimmers from Ryde Swimming Club Masters dove into the Hampshire Masters County Championships last weekend and swam away with…
Read MoreThe Island’s football report for this week
This week saw hat-tricks for Newchurch’s Joe Fallone, Brading’s Liam Bennett, East Cowes Sports Roland Bryan, Whitecroft & Barton’s Mark…
Read MoreDaisy Ring Bus moves forward
Following the sudden withdrawal of the Daisy Bus service on August 20, the Isle of Wight community rallied to raise…
Read MoreSearch begins for 2025 sporting champions
Nominations have opened for the 2025 Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards, giving Islanders the chance to recognise their local…
Read MoreIsland library cards give free access to ePress app
IW Library card holders can now access an extended range of digital services free of charge. The library service has…
Read MoreIW furniture re-use charity recognised
Storeroom2010, the Island’s independent furniture re-use charity, has received a highly commended recognition in the community group category at the…
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