Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Isle of Wight planning applications: 21st Aug 2026
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreIsle of Wight A level results finally show early signs of improvement
The Isle of Wight’s A level results this year include some outstanding individual achievements, but the wider picture is best…
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Read MoreFour green flags go to Island parks
Four Isle of Wight public green spaces have been honoured with the Green Flag Award, the international benchmark for well‑managed…
Read MoreNewport rowers seal championship success
The final rowing regatta of the season saw Newport secure success in the Hants & Dorset Junior-Senior Championship over a…
Read MoreMore than 200 stalls at Wolverton Manor
With more than 200 exhibitors, Wolverton Manor Garden Fair offers one of the widest selections of craft, food, and nursery…
Read More88-year-old Betty’s love of donkeys inspires special Isle of Wight Sanctuary visit
A conversation between 88-year-old Betty Dixon and her volunteer befriender led to a memorable visit to the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreReform tipped to win Isle of Wight West as Conservatives lead East in Electoral Calculus projection
Just over two years into the current Parliament and, with a new Prime Minister, we looked at Electoral Calculus, the…
Read MoreNewport Lloyds Bank building put up for sale for £450,000
The building housing Lloyds Bank, at 22 St Thomas’ Square in Newport, has been put up for sale. The freehold…
Read MoreHigh-tech drone helps WightSAR save lives
A state-of-the-art drone, funded by a £12,000 grant from the Isle of Wight Foundation, is already helping search and rescue…
Read MoreBroken-down jet ski towed back to shore
Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat was called out on Monday following reports of a broken-down jet ski, with two people…
Read MoreGolden Jubilee for golden group
Shanklin’s Age Concern 50+ Club celebrated its 50th birthday with a special cream tea, following a varied programme of activities…
Read MoreCharity abseil raises cash for Daisy Ring
A 90-year-old member of the Open Umbrella Cancer Support Group has raised £100 for charity by abseiling down the Spinnaker…
Read MoreWilks Price Hounslow Solicitors expands into Ventnor with new High Street office
Wilks Price Hounslow Solicitors has announced its expansion into Ventnor, with owner, Gabriella Coughi, confirming the acquisition of the former…
Read MoreSouthern Water reveals serious health hazards at Just A Wash IOW site in Shalfleet
Southern Water has confirmed serious water safety issues at a former Shalfleet car wash, including “Very High (Serious Health Hazard)”…
Read MoreMajor six-month Medina Way bridge works to begin in September
Island Roads is preparing to carry out major structural works on Medina Way bridge in Newport, beginning at the end…
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