Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
Carole Dennett
Tilly Walder
STAR LETTER: New councillors, same old council
Dear Editor, I agree with your article in last week’s paper (Can our councillors behave like adults?). Many of us…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Cllr Jonathan Bacon – Leader of the Isle of Wight Council
I am honoured to be elected as the new Leader of the Isle of Wight Council. I accepted the nomination…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: The cold truth behind your £4 cone
Phew, what a scorcher. When the sun is beating down, who doesn’t crave an ice cream? Last weekend was the…
Read MoreTeddy 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
Hundreds 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 MoreIsle of Wight Traffic Orders 29th May 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Isle of Wight Council in not less than seven days from the appearance of…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 29th May 2026
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreIW Observer 381
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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…
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