Isle of Wight Observer
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McDonald’s drive-thru in Lake moves closer after approval
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA new multi‑million‑pound McDonald’s ‘drive‑thru’ restaurant has moved a step closer to opening, on Newport Road, in Lake, after County…
Read MoreSheep Lane Farm office refusal heads to planning appeal
A planning appeal has been lodged against the Isle of Wight Council’s refusal of permission to turn a former milking…
Read MoreAmerican visitors welcomed by Isle of Wight Friendship Force
Isle of Wight Friendship Force has welcomed visitors from Santa Barbara and other American clubs as part of an international…
Read MoreEast Cowes veteran honoured for 36 years of service
Alan Williams, born in Ryde 81 years ago and now living in East Cowes, has been honoured for more than…
Read MoreMedina Studios plans showcased at House of Commons reception
Film industry figures, MPs, peers, Islanders, and a few famous faces gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday evening…
Read MoreNew autumn harvest show to debut at Thompson’s Garden Centre
A brand new celebration of home‑grown talent is coming to the Island this autumn, as Thompson’s Garden Centre, in Newchurch,…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Jock Rafferty – Cowes North – Labour – jock.rafferty@iow.gov.uk
I am deeply honoured that the people of Cowes North have elected me to represent our community on the IW…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr James Whelan – Central Rural – Reform UK – james.whelan@iow.gov.uk
I am honoured to have been elected leader of the Reform UK group within the Isle of Wight Council. I…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Ian Dore – Binstead & Fishbourne – Independent – ian.dore@iow.gov.uk
I am proud to continue serving as the Councillor for Binstead and Fishbourne and am grateful to residents for their…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Jules Hayward – Nettlestone & Seaview – Independent – jules.hayward@iow.gov.uk
Jules was elected as the new Independent IW Councillor for Nettlestone & Seaview, securing 44.3 per cent of the vote.…
Read MoreRyde Town Council elects new Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Cllr Karen Lucioni has been elected Mayor of Ryde, with Cllr Jess Higgins chosen as Deputy Mayor for the coming…
Read MorePolice release CCTV image after £167 Tesco theft in Ryde
Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they wish to identify, following the reported theft of around £167-worth…
Read MoreBook your tickets for the 2026 State of the Island Debate
Isle of Wight ObserverFollowing the success of last year’s inaugural event, Island Echo and the Isle of Wight Observer are once again joining…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 22nd May 2026
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
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Read MoreMore than 1,800 cars attend IW Takeover weekend event
More than 1,800 cars took part in the IW Takeover at the IW County Showground near Northwood, over the weekend.…
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