Isle of Wight Observer
Carole Dennett
Clare’s epic swim raises £10,000
The manager of the West Wight Sports & Community Centre has raised over £10,000 after completing a gruelling 33.3km (20…
Read MoreYarmouth to have new accommodation option
The King’s Head public house, Yarmouth, has closed until next spring, as work starts to create new boutique rooms above…
Read MoreWhat a difference a day makes – this week’s football report
This week saw Shanklin’s Rory Day maintain his fine form with a well-taken hat-trick, Brading’s Aaron Bennett hit 5, Shanklin’s…
Read MoreTake part in Great Coastal Birdwatch
Bird Aware Solent is, once again, inviting coastal residents and visitors to take part in the annual Great Coastal Birdwatch,…
Read MoreIsland sides maintain leads in this week’s hockey
The Island Men’s 1st XI continue their run of good form with a 5-0 away win over Gosport Borough, with…
Read MoreNew Ukrainian Icon gets Catenian support
The Isle of Wight Circle of the Catenians attended the Blessing of the Ukrainian Icon of Our Lady of Victories,…
Read MoreThe Great South Run
Around 25,000 people of all ages, with plenty of Island competitors, will take part in the Great South Run, in…
Read MoreAuthor’s double triumph at the IW Book Awards
Katie Daysh was the big winner at the Isle of Wight Book Awards, with her ‘double’ announced at a luncheon…
Read MoreIsland libraries plant ‘Seeds of Change’ with green week fun
Libraries across the Island are preparing to celebrate Green Libraries Week, with a programme of activities encouraging communities to think…
Read MoreSilent vigil to mark Middle East conflict
A silent vigil was held this week, in Newport, drawing people from across the community to mark the loss of…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Dancing to the same old tunes!
When I talk to friends, family or colleagues, it soon becomes obvious that politics and politicians make us all miserable.…
Read MoreNEWS FROM COUNTY HALL: Cllr Phil Jordan – Cabinet member for Highways PFI, Transport & Infrastructure
Red Funnel has new owners. The company has been acquired by Njord Partners, a UK-based investment firm that specialises in…
Read MoreA rare glimpse at new red squirrel sanctuary
Volunteers and supporters of the Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust gathered, on Tuesday, for a guided walk through Howe’s…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Mark Langford – Mark’s story marks World Mental Health Day
My name is Mark. I have been in recovery since 2013. Before I began my recovery journey, I was in…
Read MoreSea pool project gets IW Council backing
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterThe Isle of Wight Sea Pool (IWSP) project took a major step forward on Thursday night, as the council’s Policy,…
Read MoreIW tourism raised at Tory conference
The Isle of Wight’s tourism and hospitality sector got a shout out at the Conservative Party Conference this week, with…
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