Royal Navy experimental ship spotted conducting trials off Ventnor
Isle of Wight ObserverThe south coast of the Isle of Wight served as a backdrop for a glimpse into the future of maritime…
Read MoreGoodOaks Homecare rated good as Pacific Care needs improvement
GoodOaks Homecare, based in Sandown, was found to be good in all areas during a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection…
Read MoreQuarr Abbey roadworks impact: Abbey warns trade hit hard and calls for better planning
Quarr Abbey is planning how to recover from the “severe and escalating” impact of recent roadworks, and is urging Island…
Read MoreMajor Reform UK event for Island supporters
Islanders curious to find out more about the growth of Reform UK are being invited to gather for a high…
Read MoreParties unite to rewrite budget
The most controversial elements of the Isle of Wight Council’s proposed budget were scrapped last night – but councillors of…
Read MoreWildheart seeks 50 fearless fundraisers
To kick off their 50th Anniversary Celebrations, the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is looking for 50 fearless fundraisers to take on…
Read MoreRoyal Mail delays hit Isle of Wight as post arrives late
Mal ButlerThe postal delivery system has been criticised after a spate of late deliveries across the Island. Readers have contacted the…
Read MorePlanning shift could unlock empty Sandown seafront hotels
Sandown South councillor Ian Ward says years of work to resolve long‑standing planning barriers for empty hotels on the seafront…
Read MoreMedina Studios plan could bring £36m boost and 875 jobs to Island
A major new economic study says the Medina Studios development, which already has full planning permission, could deliver one of…
Read MoreCouncil £20 million budget gap looms
The Isle of Wight Council’s Director of Finance has warned that the 2026/27 budget will be the most challenging it…
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 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 MoreCoat of Hopes visits the Island
The Coat of Hopes, a patchwork garment which is on a walking pilgrimage across the UK, arrived in Ryde for…
Read MoreResidents say ‘see you in court’ – again
The Isle of Wight Council is heading back to court over the controversial West Acre Park development, after Greenfields (IOW)…
Read MoreOur MPs views on the big national scandal
With national attention focused on stories surrounding Peter Mandelson and his links with Jeffrey Epstein – and growing speculation about…
Read MoreA perfect holiday home if you like life on the edge!
A two-bedroom holiday home in Freshwater is heading to auction with a tempting guide price of just £5,000. However prospective…
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