The Isle of Wight Council spent more than £2.6 million on adult social care and children’s services for asylum seekers in 2024/25, with a growing share of that bill falling directly on local council taxpayers. Figures released by the TaxPayers’ Alliance l... See more
GoodOaks Homecare, based in Sandown, was found to be good in all areas during a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection carried out in February. The inspectors said: “People and families consistently reported positive experiences of care. They said they ... See more
Dame Donna’s father, John Langley, dropped into the IW Observer office in Newport last week, and shared a few tales about his famous daughter. “We always let Donna know she was adopted – and that she was special,” he said. “When she was told she’d come fr... See more
Islanders curious to find out more about the growth of Reform UK are being invited to gather for a high energy Reform UK rally on Monday, March 9, as the party hosts a large scale event at GG’s Bar & Restaurant, on the outskirts of Newport. Doors open... See more
The most controversial elements of the Isle of Wight Council’s proposed budget were scrapped last night – but councillors of all political colours warned that worse is still to come.
Council Tax will rise by 4.99 per cent, but plans to introduce new parki... See more
