The Isle of Wight Council’s Director of Finance has warned that the 2026/27 budget will be the most challenging it has faced in ten years, with a structural deficit of almost £20 million, and a stark warning that the gap could rise to £65 million by 2029/... See more
An 18‑year‑old cat, who faced spending his final months in a vet’s cage, has instead found a loving Isle of Wight home, thanks to the swift teamwork of Friends of the Animals and kind‑hearted volunteers. The charity was contacted by email, along with resc... See more
With the IW Council elections now confirmed for May 7, the IW Observer has taken a careful look at the state of local politics on the Isle of Wight. The Penn Report on our council didn’t say anything many Islanders didn’t already know, but it put the prob... See more
Islanders could be forgiven for feeling somewhat startled this week, when the Isle of Wight was dragged into a discussion about international diplomacy. During a BBC interview about the Prime Minister’s visit to China, Kemi Badenoch said that Keir Starmer... See more
A major list of council owned land and buildings that could be sold or redeveloped – including six key sites earmarked for potential social rent housing – will go before the Isle of Wight Council’s Policy, Finance and Resources Committee next Thursday (Fe... See more
