Teddy charity football match raises more than £4,000
Mal ButlerA charity football match, to support a campaign inspired by three-year-old youngster, Teddy Ward, and his fight against a rare,…
Read MoreHundreds celebrate 50 years of Medina Marching Band
Isle of Wight ObserverHundreds of people joined dignitaries to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Medina Marching Band, with a spectacular evening of…
Read MoreFree tickets available for State of the Island Debate in Ryde
Final panellists have now been confirmed for next month’s State of the Island Debate 2026 – Travel & Tourism Special,…
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 MoreIsland students reach national final with Walk the Wight board game
A group of eight students, taking part in the Young Enterprise Best Company programme, have developed the Walk the Wight…
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 MoreMore than 600 Isle of Wight pupils attend County Show education day
More than 600 children from 22 Isle of Wight primary schools attended the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society’s Education…
Read MoreSir Derek Jacobi stars as Cowes Fringe Festival opens with packed weekend of arts and music
Sir Derek Jacobi took centre stage as the legendary actor gave a performance of ‘A Knight to Remember’, as the…
Read MoreIsle of Wight veterans mark Op Telic anniversary with parade in Newport
A parade to mark the 15th anniversary of Op Telic was held by the Isle of Wight Branch of The…
Read MoreClosure orders secured on Newport properties linked to anti-social behaviour and drugs
Officers have secured three partial closure orders on properties in Newport, following reports of persistent drug‑related anti‑social behaviour, in a…
Read MorePink Ladies Tractor Run raises more than £680 for breast cancer support on Isle of Wight
The inaugural Pink Ladies Tractor Run, raising money for the Applegate Breast Cancer Unit and Apple Blossoms Support Group, took…
Read MoreNight-time roadworks planned for Fairlee Road and link road in Newport
Two sections of Fairlee Road, Newport, are to be improved during night-time works next month. Island Roads will carry out…
Read MoreIsle of Wight veterans’ support centre proposal moves forward after Westminster talks
The Isle of Wight’s Armed Forces Champion has made further progress in efforts to improve support for local veterans following…
Read MoreRyde litter picker praised for 40 years of community work
If certain parts of Ryde always look particularly free of litter, then that’s thanks to a man who suffers from…
Read MoreSOIW footballers make history with Special Olympics cup defence
The footballers of Sporting Opportunities IW (SOIW) proved once again that they have the talent, the heart, and the drive…
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…
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