Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Volunteers tackle East Cowes’ litter
More than 20 people took part, on a blustery day, to help with a beach clean along East Cowes Esplanade,…
Read MoreRyde care provider retains Good rating
A Ryde care provider has been given another Good rating following its Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection earlier this month.…
Read MoreThe Foot Therapy Centre is now Wight Admiral Podiatry
A familiar podiatry clinic is entering a new chapter as The Foot Therapy Centre changes its name to Wight Admiral…
Read MoreDental practice hit by break‑in
A dental practice had to cancel appointments on Monday, after being broken into over the weekend with one of its…
Read MoreTC’s – Totally Committed
Former High Sheriff, Judi Griffin, returned to Shanklin Voluntary Youth & Community Centre, 30 years after officially opening the centre…
Read MoreMaking a difference
Members of Shanklin Voluntary Youth & Community Centre have received a £250 grant from Yar Valley Lodge, to support the…
Read MoreNo views at viewpoint!
A Shalfleet parish councillor has hit out at the state of the recently-restored Bouldnor Viewpoint path, saying the area has…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 1 November 1919
In the Isle of Wight Observer published on 1st November, 1919, a reader called for Ryde to regain its reputation…
Read MoreCouncil shakes up leadership team as cuts loom for Island
The cash-strapped Isle of Wight Council is appointing a new Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive, after a…
Read MoreSci-fi stars shine at charity event
Former Doctor Who actor, Paul McGann, was the star of the show, as the charity Fan TC Con came to…
Read MoreRNLI crew braves fierce Island storm
The brave Bembridge RNLI volunteer crew launched, in gale force conditions, as Storm Austen battered the Island on Friday. Storm…
Read MoreCoffee and cakes raise £300 for café
A cheque for £300, raised from a weekly coffee morning at the Community Hall of Yarmouth and District, was presented…
Read MoreForlorn Ventnor while fighting Tornadoes turn match around
In Counties Two, Ventnor suffered a disappointing 23-14 home defeat to Southampton in windswept conditions. Ventnor opened the scoring early…
Read MoreUB40 tribute show tickets up for grabs
Award-winning eight-piece band, Johnny2Bad, are bringing the greatest hits of reggae legends UB40, to Shanklin Theatre, on Saturday, November 14,…
Read MoreBrownies discover democracy in action
Members of the 1st Carisbrooke (Princess Beatrice’s Own) Brownie Unit enjoyed an interactive visit to County Hall, learning how local…
Read MoreFuneral firm signs military covenant
Newport-based Life Funerals has become the first funeral director on the Island to sign the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to…
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