Isle of Wight Observer‘Voluntary co-operation’ is route for Winter Gardens
A significant number of the 19 remedial actions issued by the Isle of Wight Council to restore Ventnor’s Winter Gardens…
Read MoreIW football fixtures for Saturday September 6
Saturday Football (kick-off at 2pm unless otherwise stated) Wessex: Cowes v New Milton (3pm), East Cowes Vics v Christchurch (3pm),…
Read MoreStone Age artefacts to Tudor treasures with tea and cake
Storeroom2010’s Cowes Men’s Shed recently hosted an afternoon of history, discovery, and delicious cake, as members welcomed local enthusiast, fossil…
Read MoreIW OBSERVATIONS: 164-year-old ferry company – now in need of a lifeboat!
September is traditionally when The Southampton Isle of Wight and South of England Royal Mail Steam Packet Company Limited –…
Read MoreIsland keeps its own council in local government shake-up
The IW looks set to remain a standalone unitary authority under new plans for local government reorganisation published this week.…
Read MoreMP calls for action on eating disorders
In the first debate he has called in Westminster Hall, IW West MP, Richard Quigley, delivered a deeply personal call…
Read MoreSchool taxi costs increase to £4½m amid SEND pressures
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterThe Isle of Wight Council has spent nearly £4½ million on taxi transport for schoolchildren over the past two financial…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Flying the flag for St George
Do you ever remember seeing the LibDems flying the flag of St George above County Hall? I can’t. For the…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: £57,000 down the drain
Dear Editor, Despite advice to the contrary from residents who are well informed regarding cabinet and committee structures within councils,…
Read More65 mile trek to remember Roy Denham
Scores of walkers set off yesterday (Thursday) to tackle the Island coastal path, in memory of Islander, Roy Denham, and…
Read MoreCalling all VW lovers & camping enthusiasts!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of family fun, funky vibes, and camping cool at Wight Buggin’ 2025 – the…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 8 September 1855
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 8th September, 1855, reproduced this letter from a youngster who went to fight…
Read MoreA chat with… Hunter Davies
Mal Butler“It was the stupidest thing I have ever done. It was mad. It was wilful.” Quite a statement from a…
Read MoreWightSAR achieves King’s Award for Voluntary Service
On Friday, Isle of Wight Search & Rescue (WightSAR) was presented with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, by HM…
Read MoreHave you been affected by IW coroner service delays?
Anyone affected by delays or other issues within the Isle of Wight coroner’s service is invited to attend a meeting…
Read MoreRaise a glass and cut the cheese
The IW Steam Railway will, once again, host its much-loved Cider & Cheese Festival tomorrow, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7…
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