Freshwater Parish Council votes no confidence in Southern Water
Isle of Wight ObserverFreshwater Parish Council has unanimously voted no confidence in Southern Water, following continuing concern about sewage discharges, storm overflows, beach…
Read MoreBay Secondary pupils raise more than £1,000 for Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat
Blue House from The Bay Secondary School, Sandown, have raised more than £1,000 for Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Station.…
Read MoreNHS Trust rated ‘requires improvement’ after first CQC inspection since merger
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been rated ‘requires improvement’, following its first Care Quality Commission…
Read MoreIsland businesses gather at Quay Arts for second Just One Thing networking event
Quay Arts saw 100 delegates representing 65 businesses, gather for the second Just One Thing event last Thursday (June 25),…
Read MoreCodfather reopens in Shanklin after devastating Ryde fire destroyed fish and chip shop
There is a ray of Hope on the horizon, for Harrison Booth and the Codfather, following the devastating fire which…
Read MoreIW Mardi Gras returns to Ryde tomorrow with folklore-themed parade and family festival
The Island’s biggest youth-focused community carnival returns to Ryde tomorrow (Saturday), with a celebration of Island folklore, myths and legends.…
Read MoreIsle of Wight choirs unite for charity concert supporting St Mary’s children’s emergency department
Two Isle of Wight choirs are joining forces for a charity concert in Cowes next week. The NHS Nightingales and…
Read MoreMilitary aircraft exercise to bring fast jets and helicopters over Isle of Wight skies next week
Isle of Wight residents and aviation enthusiasts are being urged to keep their eyes on the horizons next week, as…
Read MoreNHS phlebotomy team gains national recognition for inclusive care
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s phlebotomy team has been nationally recognised for its work supporting people with learning disabilities,…
Read MoreThree men bailed after murder investigation launched into fatal Cowes fire
Police have released three men on bail, after a murder investigation was launched, following a fatal fire in Cowes last…
Read MoreUPDATED: Police appeal to find wanted 26-year-old believed to be in Ventnor or Ryde
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 26‑year‑old Bailey Smith, who is wanted on recall and for breaching…
Read MoreSouthern Water announces hosepipe ban for Isle of Wight and Hampshire from July 10
Islanders and people across Hampshire are being asked to ditch their hosepipes to protect the environment, and keep taps flowing…
Read MoreFormer Royal Marine wades into sea to save distressed man at Shanklin while police look on
Mal ButlerA former Royal Marine Commando waded bravely into the sea to rescue a distressed man, while police officers stood by…
Read MoreWight Tri’s S.A.S team completes Bournemouth Pier-to-Pier Swim in under an hour
Wight Tri member Annette Hickman teamed up with her nieces, Sophie and Sam, to take on this year’s Bournemouth Pier-to-Pier…
Read MoreNewport firefighter inspires name for rescued seagull after dramatic rooftop rescue
A Newport firefighter who helped save a lucky seagull, on Friday, has had the bird named after him! The seagull…
Read MoreTry tennis, padel, pickleball and croquet at Ryde club’s free open day
Ryde Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club will hold an open day for everyone on Sunday, July 5, from 1pm to…
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