Isle of Wight heatwave sees temperatures hit 39.3°C as schools and services affected
Isle of Wight ObserverThis week’s intense heatwave has been felt across the Isle of Wight, with temperatures pushing the Island far beyond its…
Read MoreHow the Isle of Wight Festival gives back to the Island every year
Tilly WalderThe Isle of Wight Festival may last for one weekend, but its impact is felt across the Island long after…
Read MoreRyde Marina finances in doubt after fraud leaves council unable to verify income records
Financial planning for Ryde Marina has been thrown into uncertainty after Ryde Town Council confirmed that incomplete and unreliable income…
Read MoreFerry firms made no ETS consultation response despite warning of Isle of Wight fare impact
A Freedom of Information Request, to the Government, has revealed that the cross-Solent ferry operators submitted no response at all…
Read MoreYoung Enterprise team launches Walk the Wight board game and Mountbatten partnership
Young entrepreneurs behind Boundless Wight celebrated the official launch of their first game last night, while also announcing a partnership…
Read MoreRichard Quigley MP raises dementia bed crisis in Parliament
The issue of Island dementia patients being moved to care homes on the mainland – as recently highlighted by the…
Read MoreCoastguard payment row escalates as MCA accused of risking rescue service future
Martin Groom beat the Maritime & Coastguard Agency in a landmark case; now the agency’s attempt to strip payments from…
Read MoreChild poverty rises sharply across Isle of Wight as more than 4,500 affected
Child poverty has risen significantly across the Isle of Wight over the past four years, with the latest figures showing…
Read MoreIslanders foot £73,000 bill as coroner complaints mount and delays worsen
Islanders are paying tens of thousands of pounds a year for the Isle of Wight Council to fund complaints about…
Read MoreFresh fears for Military Road as erosion edges closer to cliff-top carriageway
Mal ButlerThere are new fears that the Military Road’s precarious condition is worsening, and the road is crumbling closer to the…
Read MoreFreshwater man completes 711-mile charity walk to Coburg
A 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
A 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
The 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…
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