Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
17 Awards recognising the achievements of individuals
Successful adult learners who completed courses with the Isle of Wight Council were celebrated at an awards event recently. The…
Read MoreIsle of Wight 2018 – This year’s policing operation
A detailed policing operation was implemented to safeguard everyone attending the festival this year, as well as the local Isle…
Read MoreAppeal for witnesses following festival assault
Were you at the Isle of Wight Festival on Sunday night? Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for…
Read MoreBlue badge website warning issued to Islanders
Disabled residents on the Island are being warned to avoid websites charging high prices for filling out blue badge applications.…
Read MoreCommunity alcohol partnership launching in Ryde
A community alcohol partnership (CAP) is launching in Ryde to tackle underage drinking and anti-social behaviour. A local survey of…
Read MoreCampaign launched to coincide with Clean Air Day
To coincide with national Clean Air Day on 21st June 2018, Red Funnel will shortly launch a campaign to encourage…
Read MoreRed Funnel gets behind England with tournament offer
Red Funnel, the Isle of Wight specialist, is marking England’s summer football campaign with a special 20% ferry discount, valid…
Read MoreThe small Island with a Very Big Heart
St Thomas of Canterbury and Shalfleet Primary Schools have become the latest 24/7 Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) sites for the…
Read MoreHistoric bridge officially opened following restoration
Brighstone Viaduct was officially opened yesterday (Thursday 21 June) following an extensive programme of works by Island Roads to repair…
Read MoreIslands approach to supporting families championed
The Isle of Wight’s approach to supporting families has gained government recognition. The family hub model, designed by the Isle…
Read MoreRural Tourism Boost For Farmers Post-brexit
Farmers in the South East should look to diversify into tourism to thrive in a post-Brexit world, according to the…
Read MoreSightings of frogs and toads are drying up
Survey results released today reveal that sightings of our garden amphibians are drying up, with the RSPB calling on people…
Read MorePolicing plan for a safe Isle of Wight Festival 2018
A dedicated policing plan is in place to ensure residents and visitors stay safe on the Isle of Wight during…
Read MorePupils to experience wartime evacuation
Isle of Wight schoolchildren are to discover what it was like to be evacuated during the Second World War, at…
Read MoreIsland bus pass scheme is hailed a success
A scheme to reduce the carbon footprint of visitors to the Isle of Wight has been hailed a double-decker sized…
Read MoreFestival 2018 – Shuttle Bus Times and Fares
Whether you’re coming to enjoy the whole weekend, or even just for the day, Southern Vectis have got your Isle…
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