Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
St Helens Causeway closure times reduced, despite fears
Access to the popular St Helens Causeway footpath will be maintained during most of the summer, despite earlier fears that…
Read MoreCouncil takes measures to prevent Lynnbottom queueing
The Isle of Wight council is taking measures to prevent queueing at Lynnbottom Recycling Centre, in Newport. The slip road,…
Read MoreUpcoming workshop to discuss new ideas for Ryde
Ideas and opportunities for the future regeneration of Ryde will be discussed with Ryde residents at an upcoming workshop. The…
Read MoreCouncil staff member described marathon conditions as ‘tough’
A council staff member who ran the London marathon has described conditions as tough. Allan Bridges, 1 Leisure sales manager,…
Read MoreBikers asked to go the extra mile for the HIOW Air Ambulance
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) is asking local bikers to step up a gear to support the…
Read MoreSpecialist teams swing into action to maintain structures
Specialist climbing teams are currently working with Island Roads to clear vegetation from some of the Island’s most hard-to-reach highways…
Read MoreRoad improvement planned for Lake-Shanklin link
One of the main routes connecting Shanklin and Lake is to be resurfaced by Island Roads next month. Whitecross Lane…
Read MorePublic and police officers praised at Isle of Wight awards ceremony
Superintendent Sarah Jackson has praised members of the public and the officers under her command for their work to help…
Read MoreAir Ambulance 10th Anniversary Fun Day draws the crowds
Over 2,000 visitors turned up at Thruxton Motorsports Centre on Saturday 1st July to join the Hampshire and Isle of…
Read MoreMajor work to improve Newchurch roads
Island roads will shortly begin a scheme to improve Newchurch High Street and Winford Road, Newchurch. The scheme is scheduled…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Festival 2018 date announced
THE ISLE of Wight Festival 2018 will take place two weeks later than usual, organisers have announced. The 50th anniversary…
Read MoreShowcasing Isle of Wight food and drink on board St Clare
Wightlink Ferries is celebrating the opening of a new shop, dedicated to selling products produced or supplied by Isle of…
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