Isle of Wight Observer
Tilly Walder
Freshwater Bay WI chosen for national magazine photoshoot
Freshwater Bay Women’s Institute (FBWI) has been chosen by WI Life, the magazine distributed to some 170,000 members nationwide, for…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Has Britain lost all common sense?
Dear Editor, The sad case of the murder in Southampton of the 18-year-old, Henry Nowak, is a further indication that…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 9 June 1888
If you ever find yourself worrying that internet doomsayers and self‑appointed ‘experts’ are a curse of modern life, be reassured…
Read MoreFreshwater chemists retire after years serving village
Popular Freshwater chemists, Archie and Kemi Coker, have retired, although they will stay on to help while the business is…
Read MoreExperienced music teacher offering piano and singing lessons
A Bembridge-based music teacher, with more than 20 years of experience, is offering one-to-one piano and singing lessons for people…
Read MoreNation pays tribute to D-Day veteran Alec Penstone
Mal ButlerThe words ‘legend’, ‘remarkable’ and ‘extraordinary’ have been just some of the tributes paid to Alec Penstone this week, following…
Read MoreSell-out Festival tickets offered in WightAID charity auction
This year’s Isle of Wight Festival is a sell-out, but WightAID has a pair of tickets up for grabs. The…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Armed Forces Day event cancelled for 2026
The Isle of Wight’s Armed Forces Day celebrations will not take place in their usual format this year, after organisers…
Read MoreLake road hole filled after months of delays and blame
A large hole in Cliff Road, Lake, has finally been filled in, but the real gap may be in communication…
Read MoreAdult social care misses ‘good’ rating by one point
The Isle of Wight Council is already taking action to strengthen adult social care after a national watchdog rated the…
Read MoreHistoric Vectis Hall to be sold at no-reserve auction
Vectis Hall is heading to auction later this month, with no reserve price, as residents fear the loss of the…
Read MoreIsland volunteers honoured at fire service awards evening
Volunteers from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight were celebrated for their dedication at a special recognition evening, hosted…
Read MoreNew regional authority approved with £1.3bn investment fund
The new Hampshire and Solent Combined County Authority (HSCCA) has been established following parliamentary approval, creating a powerful new regional…
Read MoreFox cub rescued from drain after five-day ordeal underground
A fox cub, nicknamed Penny, was dramatically pulled from a drain after a six-hour rescue on Sunday. It is estimated…
Read MoreVintage tractor rideout raises funds for prostate cancer support group
Around 35 tractors took part in the Vectis Vintage Tractor and Engine Club charity rideout on Sunday. The tractors met…
Read MoreJoedan Windows plans major Newport expansion with 150 jobs target
A major planning application has been submitted for the redevelopment of the former Snows site on Forest Road, Newport, paving…
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