Follow Chris as he navigates the Island by paddleboard
Isle of Wight ObserverChris Mannion has launched on his fundraising mission to circumnavigate the Island by paddleboard. If successful on his journey, Chris…
Read MoreYarmouth ferry route operational again
Wightlink’s Lymington to Yarmouth route is operational again following an earlier suspension. The service did not run Monday morning (August…
Read MoreWightlink ‘expects to resume’ Yarmouth service this afternoon
Wightlink’s Lymington to Yarmouth route is suspended Monday morning (August 27) following an engine fire on board the ferry Wight…
Read More‘Embarrassing’ Floating Bridge noise ‘damaging tourism’
Residents living close to the Floating Bridge slipways claim the bridge’s noises could be “damaging tourism” and have even forced…
Read More‘I could have a broken pelvis’: Rider meets with Island Roads after slip
A horse rider believes she had a lucky escape after her horse slipped on a resurfaced road. Jodie Long’s horse…
Read MoreFerry petition reaches 10,000 signatures
A petition to lobby the government to regulate ferry crossing prices has reached 10,000 signatures. The petition specifically mentions the…
Read MoreYarmouth ferry fire will cause ‘disruption’ Monday say Wightlink
Eight fire engines are attended reports of a fire on a Wightlink ferry. The Yarmouth to Lymington ferry, Wight Sky,…
Read MoreCowes powerboat racer roars on at 81
Alan Goodwin has been racing powerboats for 30 years, he’s the oldest competitor in this year’s Cowes Offshore Powerboat Races.…
Read MoreBob Seely asks government if ferry company buy-out possible
MP Bob Seely has written to the government asking whether ministers would consider a buy-out of either Wightlink or Red…
Read MoreSandown Mayor fails to declare partnership ‘allowance’
Sandown Community Partnership secretary resigns after denying tax payer’s money was used to fund an “unusable” project. The partnership’s now…
Read MoreFerry prices petition has over 6000 signatures and counting
A petition has been started to lobby the government to regulate ferry crossing prices. The petition specifically mentions the Isle…
Read MoreHeavy Lake police presence explained as man charged
Police have explained their heavy presence in the Lake area over the past month. The news comes as two women…
Read MoreIt’s a double act: Second baby born to Jay Miller’s performers this week
Another generation of the Island’s favourite travelling circus family has been born here. Jay Miller’s Circus performers Charlotte and Florian…
Read MoreMcDonalds Newport closes after drinks machine leak
McDonalds in Newport has closed. The fast-food chain has closed due to technical issues on Thursday (August 23) at around…
Read MoreIsland Roads project on track to renew popular St Helens’ footbridges
A unique solution has been found to ensure a popular and beautiful access route to Bembridge can be maintained for…
Read More16-year-old Bembridge boy arrested for GBH
A 16-year-old has been arrested following reports of an assault in Bembridge. A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary said: “We were…
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