Sustainable transport grant open to island groups
Isle of Wight ObserverIsland groups are being invited to bid for grants of up to £10,000 for projects to boost ‘sustainable transport’. They…
Read MorePolice appeal for help to find missing Shanklin man
Police are appealing for help this evening to locate missing Isle of Wight man, Kevin Davis. The 42 year-old male…
Read MoreJohnny Grimshaw – ‘Paintings to Music’
An exhibition of paintings by local painter, Johnny Grimshaw, is on display in the Full Circle Exhibition space at St.…
Read MoreAndy Sampson announced as new FC first team manager
Newport Football Club have announced Andy Sampson as their new first team manager. New chairman, Tony Wake, said the club…
Read MoreMarine industry waterfront storage land opportunity
A unique opportunity for marine industry on the River Medina has arisen at the Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) owned Kingston…
Read MoreFact-finding harbour tour for Island MP, Bob Seely
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) was very pleased to have the opportunity of taking Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely on…
Read MoreWarning after Brown-tail Moth caterpillars spotted in Ventnor
Sightings of Brown-tail Moth caterpillars at Ventnor have been reported to the council. Following the reports, the council has treated…
Read MoreHave your say on review of council wards on the Island
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking Island residents to help draw up a new pattern of…
Read MoreVolunteer to help young people on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight Council is recruiting a team of volunteers to help provide support to Island children and families.…
Read MoreHome ed parents urged to take part in Government consultation
MP Bob Seely is urging parents who home educate to take part in a consultation after he met with Islanders…
Read MoreHovertravel announces new Priority Boarding Areas
This morning Hovertravel launched a new Priority Boarding area at each terminal. Customers at both Ryde and Southsea will see…
Read MoreOutstanding Ofsted rating hat trick for St Catherine’s school
St Catherine’s School, Ventnor is celebrating its latest Ofsted residential care report which highly praised its work with children and…
Read MorePrestigious awards celebrate rural life and outdoor living
This year The Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society and the CLA (Country Land & Business Association) have launched a…
Read MoreIsland visitors set for ‘very special’ Isle of Wight bear hunt
Visitors to the Isle of Wight will be able to join-in a very special ‘Isle of Wight Bear Hunt’ this…
Read MoreLadies darts team support Stroke Unit in memory of dear friend
An Island darts team has presented the Stroke Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital with £360 in memory of their dear…
Read MoreWant to play the main stage at the Isle of Wight Festival?
Isn’t it incredible that there is a major festival on our doorstep hosting the likes of the iconic Fleetwood Mac,…
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