Eight-year-old Island footballer earns QPR Academy place and appeals for travel support
Isle of Wight ObserverAn eight-year-old Isle of Wight footballer is appealing for support after earning a place at Queen’s Park Rangers’ Under-10 Academy.…
Read MoreHampshire and Isle of Wight officially declared in drought as hosepipe ban continues
Tilly WalderAn official drought was declared, across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, on Wednesday, after weeks of extreme heat and…
Read MoreHeadon Warren wildfire aftermath revealed as 60 acres left devastated by ‘man-made’ blaze
Mal ButlerThe sheer scale of the charred ground shows the devastating impact the wildfire had on Headon Warren last week. Around…
Read MoreShanklin vet to close after owner cites years of criticism from fellow vets
A vet in Shanklin is to close, after its owner became tired of “constant criticism” from other vets. Olivier Ghesquiere…
Read MoreUrgent appeal to find forever home for inseparable Isle of Wight rescue dogs
Friends of the Animals are appealing to Islanders to help two inseparable little dogs, who urgently need a forever home.…
Read MoreWightlink clashes with Visit Isle of Wight over proposed tourism levy hike
Many Islanders think the Island’s ferry firms wield far too much power – but now a row is erupting between…
Read MoreGovernment blocks MCA plan to scrap Coastguard Rescue Officer payments
In a victory for coastguard rescue officers across the country, plans by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to remove…
Read MoreRichard Quigley raises Isle of Wight ferry concerns with Andy Burnham
West Wight MP, Richard Quigley, has raised the Island’s ferry issues with the Prime Minister‑in‑waiting, Andy Burnham. Mr Quigley told…
Read MoreReform councillor questions surge in Isle of Wight ’emergency’ roadworks
Recently elected Reform councillor, Les Kirkby, is determined to lift the lid on why so many roadworks appear suddenly across…
Read MoreSandown reaches next stage of UK Town of Culture 2028 bid
Sandown has taken a major step forward in its cultural revival, after being named among the towns progressing to the…
Read MoreNHS Trust rated ‘requires improvement’ after first CQC inspection since merger
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been rated ‘requires improvement’, following its first Care Quality Commission…
Read MoreThree men bailed after murder investigation launched into fatal Cowes fire
Police have released three men on bail, after a murder investigation was launched, following a fatal fire in Cowes last…
Read MoreSouthern Water announces hosepipe ban for Isle of Wight and Hampshire from July 10
Islanders and people across Hampshire are being asked to ditch their hosepipes to protect the environment, and keep taps flowing…
Read MoreFormer Royal Marine wades into sea to save distressed man at Shanklin while police look on
A former Royal Marine Commando waded bravely into the sea to rescue a distressed man, while police officers stood by…
Read MoreViolence and drugs increasing at HMP Isle of Wight, inspectors warn
The latest unannounced inspection of HMP Isle of Wight, carried out from March 16 to March 26 by a team…
Read MoreRyde councillors fail in bid to hold Vectis Hall debate in public
A determined effort by two councillors to hold discussions about Vectis Hall in public failed on Wednesday, after they were…
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