Mal Butler
Isle of Wight Observer
Popular rugby player dies in single vehicle accident
Ventnor Rugby Club is in mourning this week after the shock death of Tristan Price, who first played for the…
Read MorePublic talk on the history of auctions
The St Helens Historical Society is hosting a public talk on the history of auctions later this month. The event,…
Read MoreStrong year of support for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
A total of £9,070 was raised during 2025 for the IW Association for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus, with a range…
Read MoreLodge backs Ryde Beach Lifeguards
A donation of £2,376 has been made to Ryde Beach Lifeguards, by a branch of the masons. The contribution was…
Read MoreGoals galore for football in Cups and League
A frosty weekend saw a classic cup win for East Cowes Sports in Hampshire. Whitecroft & Barton edged through on…
Read MoreCCTV issued following shoplifting in Ryde
Police are issuing a CCTV image of man they would like to speak to after a shoplifting incident at Sainsbury’s…
Read MoreNativity story told by children in Ryde
There was a good attendance this year at the annual Children’s Service of Readings, Prayers, Poems, and Carols, at St…
Read MoreIsland runners impress in Hampshire Cross Country
Saturday saw the annual Hampshire Cross Country Championship return to the 95-acre Fairthorne Manor, near Southampton, with Island athletes producing…
Read MoreSell-out folk night raises charity funds
An eclectic evening, of folk, sea shanties, blues, and gospel, raised £1,167 for the Community Spirited Café following a sell-out…
Read MoreHistoric Sun Inn at Hulverstone to close
One of the Isle of Wight’s most iconic thatched buildings, the 600-year-old Sun Inn at Hulverstone, is set to close…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Susie Sheldon – His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight
At this time of year, it is always good to look back at what is good, as well as looking…
Read MoreNew year – new purpose discover volunteering
by Sandy Ciccognani – Community Action The start of a new year often inspires people to look for fresh purpose,…
Read MoreThree cats died in devastating fire
A Go Fund Me appeal has been launched on behalf of a couple whose home was destroyed fire, which also…
Read MoreNew Year Honours for Island residents
A Poppy Appeal collector for around 75 years has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s New…
Read MoreBikers take part in annual toy run
Christmas came early for the children in St Mary’s Hospital, as some very special Santas rode up on their motorised…
Read MoreSnow Queen delights Freshwater audiences
Pantomime returned to the Memorial Hall, in Freshwater, as The New Strolling Players celebrated 50 years since pantomime was first…
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