Freshwater man completes 711-mile charity walk to Coburg
Mal ButlerA ceremonial archway, local media coverage, and charitable donations from residents of Coburg, greeted James Metcalfe as he completed an…
Read MoreLake road hole filled after months of delays and blame
Tilly WalderA large hole in Cliff Road, Lake, has finally been filled in, but the real gap may be in communication…
Read MoreAdult social care misses ‘good’ rating by one point
Carole DennettThe Isle of Wight Council is already taking action to strengthen adult social care after a national watchdog rated the…
Read MoreNew regional authority approved with £1.3bn investment fund
The new Hampshire and Solent Combined County Authority (HSCCA) has been established following parliamentary approval, creating a powerful new regional…
Read MoreIsland mental health crisis services rated Requires Improvement by CQC
Mental health crisis services on the Isle of Wight have been rated ‘Requires Improvement’ following the first Care Quality Commission…
Read MoreNew council leadership team agreed at County Hall
There is a new leadership team at County Hall – and for the first time it includes two Reform UK…
Read MoreIsle of Wight war hero Alec Penstone dies aged 101
WWII war hero, Alec Penstone, passed away at Mountbatten Hospice yesterday, following a short illness. Alec, a much‑loved figure across…
Read MoreLibDems seek coalition after Isle of Wight Council election
Political division and plotting is not confined to Westminster. At County Hall in Newport, the scheming is already in full…
Read MoreSheep Lane Farm office refusal heads to planning appeal
A planning appeal has been lodged against the Isle of Wight Council’s refusal of permission to turn a former milking…
Read MoreMedina Studios plans showcased at House of Commons reception
Film industry figures, MPs, peers, Islanders, and a few famous faces gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday evening…
Read MoreBook your tickets for the 2026 State of the Island Debate
Isle of Wight ObserverFollowing the success of last year’s inaugural event, Island Echo and the Isle of Wight Observer are once again joining…
Read MoreMore than 1,800 cars attend IW Takeover weekend event
More than 1,800 cars took part in the IW Takeover at the IW County Showground near Northwood, over the weekend.…
Read MoreDistinguished Gentlemen’s Ride raises record £5,500 on Isle of Wight
Around 150 motorcycles took part in the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride on Sunday. The rideout started at Newport Quay by the…
Read MoreMore than 70 gather at Sandown Bay sewage protest calling for water reform
More than 70 water-users, gathered at Sandown Bay on Saturday as part of the nationwide Surfers Against Sewage Paddle-Out Protests,…
Read MoreIsland gardener wins place on prestigious Osborne training programme
By Roz Whistance A young Island woman has secured a place on one of the country’s most sought‑after horticultural training…
Read MoreCharity football match supports Teddy’s rare disease fight
A charity football match to support a campaign inspired by three-year-old youngster Teddy Ward and his fight against a rare,…
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