Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Freshwater Bay club backs Air Ambulance
Members of Freshwater Bay Golf Club have raised £4,452 in support of the Hampshire & IW Air Ambulance. The fund-raising…
Read MoreChilly Hilly brings community spirit
More than just a run, this year’s ‘Chilly Hilly’ 10-mile race delivered community spirit, spectacular scenery, and serious hills on…
Read MoreSanta surprises at SEN Christmas party
The Isle of Wight SEN support group, together with Rainbow Club IW, brought festive cheer to 40 Island children last…
Read MoreTalented Tornadoes score thirteen tries in rugby
Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes lost 46-15 away at Basingstoke, in Counties One, and player of the match Zak Chiverton scoring…
Read MorePBs for West Wight at Island champs
Nine swimmers from West Wight Swimming Club recorded strong personal bests (PBs) at the 2025 Isle of Wight Club Championships,…
Read MoreMonkey Haven’s goodbye to Bog
The Isle of Wight Monkey Haven has announced the sad death of Bog, their much‑loved siamang, after a battle with…
Read MoreCouncil card contest crowns Ella as winner
It was a true “Funday” on Sunday, December 7, for Cllr Ian Dore, as the chairman’s office was turned into…
Read MoreGood news for Island jobs in the run up to Christmas
There is welcome news on the employment front for the Isle of Wight, just in time for the festive season,…
Read MoreNew stray dog policy is approved
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA new policy, to manage stray dogs on the Isle of Wight, focused on public safety and animal welfare, has…
Read MoreIsland residents invited to shape food growing
Isle of Wight residents are being invited to help shape the future of local food, growing through a new collaborative…
Read MoreWaverley winter appeal launched
The paddle steamer Waverley, the world’s last seagoing vessel of her kind, has launched a ‘Masts and Windows’ winter appeal,…
Read MoreRyde C thrash Ryde Revellers in table tennis
by Debbie Yates Division One Havenstreet A 5 v Ryde B 5, Ryde Revellers 1 v Ryde C 9. Ryde…
Read MoreClassic challenge cup campaigns this week
Shanklin, West Wight, and Brading reached the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup, after competitive matches, Roman, Isaac Glynn, scored a…
Read MoreMain road through Wroxall to reopen for Christmas period
The main road through Wroxall is set to reopen temporarily for the Christmas and New Year period, with works now…
Read MoreStrong results for club as karate champs return
Several members of the Newport IW Shotokan Karate Club delivered strong performances in their first-ever competition, the Shotokan of England…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 16 December 1854
We thought this report of some innovative ideas for dealing with sewage would amuse our readers. It appeared 171 years…
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