Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Isle of Wight Observer
Cowes Week 200 charity named
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is to be the ‘official charity’ for the landmark 2026 Cowes Week 200 regatta. Founded…
Read MoreBluebells to bloom again in Mill Copse
Work to return Mill Copse, in Yarmouth, to its natural native state has restarted, after stalling more than three decades…
Read MoreWintry Watcombe in this week’s rugby report
The three senior Island sides overcame harsh conditions to beat mainland opposition, with Ventnor reinforcing their lead at the top…
Read MoreThe Christmas light switch-on in Cowes
The Grinch brought joy to the crowds who were in Cowes, for the Christmas lights switch-on last Saturday. Despite non-stop…
Read MoreRyde rowers celebrate season
Ryde Rowing Club held its annual presentation of awards on Saturday, with more than 80 members and guests attending the…
Read MoreHeavenly hockey hat-trick heroes this week
Despite treacherous conditions, three Island sides secured wins against mainland opposition, with the men’s side maintaining their lead at the…
Read MoreThis week’s table tennis report for the Island
by Debbie Yates Division One Havenstreet A 4 v Ryde Rankers 6, Ryde Goshawks 1 v Ryde A 9, Ryde…
Read MoreThere were flooded fixtures in this week’s football
Waterlogged pitches and wanton vandalism dominated a fixture programme decimated by downpours. However there were highlights, including four goals for…
Read MoreWater recycling scheme submitted for Sandown
Southern Water has submitted a planning application for a new water recycling plant in Sandown, which would become the UK’s…
Read MoreVectis Academy shines at Gosport half-marathon
Vectis Academy enjoyed an impressive day at the Gosport half-marathon, with Joshua Price securing third place in a strong field.…
Read MoreFestive calendar initiative supports Island children
A young Islander is spreading festive cheer, and encouraging kindness and connection this season through a heart-warming calendar initiative in…
Read MoreCommunity group to run second Daisy Bus
Wessex Cancer Support (WCS) on Thursday confirmed it is to cease providing the Portsmouth Daisy Bus, with the service transferring…
Read MoreHas metal been stolen from your address?
Police are appealing for witnesses following reported attempted burglary of metals from Seaview near Ryde. It was reported at 11.44am…
Read MoreRoads team tackle a boatshed mess
Island Roads has helped the Classic Boat Museum in Cowes by clearing stubborn bird mess from a boatshed that had…
Read MoreIsland’s Gilten Market returns next week
The Island’s traditional Gilten Market will return to the Royal Isle of Wight County Show-ground, on Monday (December 1), with…
Read MoreCharity concert hits right note
£1,250 was raised for Mountbatten, following a recent charity concert by the Slipshod Singers, at Freshwater Memorial Hall. They were…
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