Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Work starts on the new red funnel layby berth
Underwater survey work has commenced in Cowes Harbour in preparation for a new piled layby berth which the company is…
Read MoreAnother revised timetable for the floating bridge
A revised timetable for Cowes floating bridge – aimed at resolving issues around its chain depth at certain tides –…
Read MoreNew 2018 recycling/waste booklet is out now
The 2018 annual recycling and waste services booklet will begin to arrive on people’s doorsteps from 29 May onwards. Following…
Read MoreChanges for island beach hut terms and rents
Beach hut owners on council land are facing price rises of hundreds of pounds in their annual rents – but…
Read MoreBus passengers gather for celebration with special driver
Isle of Wight bus passengers have gathered to celebrate the birthday of Southern Vectis’ much-loved driver Jacqueline Levy. The unusual…
Read MoreNew lease of life for church hall thanks to island roads
Staff from Island Roads have given a church hall a new lease of life as part of their community volunteering…
Read MoreGift to Nature Gala Event – The Butterfly Ball
The Butterfly Ball is a live music event taking place on the iconic Golden Hill Fort, just a stones throw…
Read MoreMentor scheme supports Island businesses
Members of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce can get support, advice and guidance from industry experts as part…
Read MoreRed funnel financially supports big beach clean
Red Funnel is financially backing a coastal beach clean from 22-23 September, which is an integral part of this year’s…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Mothercare on leaked closure list
The Isle of Wight’s Mothercare store in Newport is set to close within the next 12 months if a leaked…
Read MoreThree people towed to safety by Cowes lifeboat crews
TWO men and a boy on a fishing expedition in the Solent were towed to safety by Cowes RNLI Lifeboat…
Read MoreLiberal Democrat parliamentary candidate steps down
Nick Belfitt has informed the Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats that he is standing down as Prospective Parliamentary Candidate to…
Read MoreIslanders invited to have their say at health events
A ‘Question Time’ style event at which members of the public, local politicians, and interest groups will be invited to…
Read MoreAnother Public Access Defibrillator for the Island
Thanks to generous donations from Terry & Sue Ramplin of Long lane Christmas Lights 2017 and the Island Savoyards the…
Read MoreVIDEO: Trafalgar 200 2005 Event (Part 4 of 4)
Part 4 of 4 – Footage from the Isle of Wight Trafalgar 200 event that took place on the 28th…
Read MoreVIDEO: Trafalgar 200 2005 Event (Part 3 of 4)
Part 3 of 4 – Footage from the Isle of Wight Trafalgar 200 event that took place on the 28th…
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