Councillors’ inspiring tribute to godmother and Islander Mary Ellis
Isle of Wight ObserverAn Isle of Wight councillor and god-daughter to inspirational aviator Mary Ellis has written a beautiful tribute to her life.…
Read MoreFire dogs search for ‘anything suspicious’ at Sandown care home
Adorable Hampshire Fire Dogs have been sent to investigate a fire at a disused care home. Two dogs, Harvey and…
Read MoreFirefighters tackle blaze at disused Sandown care home
A fire has broken out in a disused care home in Sandown. Stonehaven care home saw firefighters gathering outside it…
Read MoreSandown helicopter incident sees Cowes stabbing arrest made
Arrest made following Cowes stabbing after police helicopter deployed. A 23 year-old man from Carisbrooke has been arrested on suspicion…
Read MoreCaptain Stan’s in Ryde broken into with crowbar and ‘trashed’
A much-loved local fish shop has been broken into overnight. Captain Stan’s in Cross Street, Ryde had its front door…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Pride to investigate gazebo incident that caused injuries
Isle of Wight Pride confirmed they will investigate an incident that saw some people suffer minor injuries at the festival.…
Read MoreMan stabbed twice in the back in Love Lane, Cowes
Police are investigating an early morning stabbing incident in Cowes, in which a man was stabbed twice in the back.…
Read MoreNovo restaurant in Newport burgled in broad daylight
A take-away restaurant in Newport has been burgled and vandalised in broad daylight. The Novo take-away and restaurant is a…
Read MoreResidents react to Sandown Airport ’employment park’ plans
Residents have reacted to a planning application for a major new development in Sandown that could create 400 jobs. The…
Read MoreIsland’s only horses and rider in Osborne Horse Trials speaks out
Sarah Holmes, 27, an event rider from Rookley is the only competitor from the Isle of Wight to be competing…
Read MoreCould Newport Parish Council’s name be changed?
Residents are being asked their views on a proposal to add Carisbrooke to the name of Newport Parish Council. The…
Read MoreSee pictures from Ryde Slide 2018
The fourth Ryde Slide on Sunday (July 22) was quite the event. Fundraisers hurled themselves down Union Street’s monster 200m…
Read MoreCars removed from Union Street for Ryde Slide charity event
Cars have been removed from Ryde town centre in preparation for an annual charity event. HSS Hire & Traffic Management…
Read MoreDanny Beard’s advice as Grindr luring reported on the Island
Cabaret performer and actor Danny Beard has given Pride festival goers advice after alleged theft reported using dating app. The…
Read MoreBembridge Parish Council list 5/7 High Street for sale, agent confirms
Bembridge Parish Council (BPC) have listed a building that has been at the centre of a heated debate between the…
Read MoreWatch new marine management plan for the Isle of Wight and south coast
A new government plan for the marine environment aims to manage what activities take place in the marine environment,…
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