Mal Butler
Isle of Wight Observer
Coffee morning raises £825 for Mountbatten
A coffee morning for Mountbatten, attended by High Sheriff Nigel Hartley, raised £825 at Yarmouth Sailing Club on Friday. The…
Read MoreCup drama, hat‑tricks, and red cards
The Yachtsmen won a close cup match on penalties, Division One leaders, West Wight, won despite having a player sent…
Read MoreAutumn chores before winter sets in
A drop in temperatures has certainly brought us into autumn at last. Chilly nights, and we’ve even seen some wet…
Read MoreTwo teenagers arrested over Sandown hotel fire
Two 17-year-old boys, from Ventnor, have been arrested following a fire at the Esplanade Hotel, Sandown, in the early hours…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 19 October 1901
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 19th October, 1901, reported that Northwood House, was to become home to Benedictine…
Read MoreFarewell gift brings joy to young readers
Former Brighstone Primary School headteacher, Rebecca Lennon, who left at the end of the summer term after 19 years, wanted…
Read MoreHallowe’en mystery awaits
Families are invited to embark on a spooky adventure, at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary this hallowe’en, with a mystery trail full…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Council confirms 69 families affected in data breach
The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed it is contacting families after a phishing incident allowed an unauthorised individual brief…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 16th Oct 2026
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
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Read MoreWightlink sponsorship opens for Island groups
Wightlink is inviting Island sports teams, arts organisations, youth groups and environmental projects to apply for support through its 2027…
Read MoreYouth Council shares ideas with chairman
Young Islanders have been praised for their ideas and enthusiasm, after welcoming the chairman of the Isle of Wight Council…
Read MoreRampant Rangers run riot
IW Rangers won 55-7 at home to Winchester, in Counties Three, with hooker, Sam McQueen, scoring early following a well-worked…
Read MoreAuthors inspire young Islanders
More than 6,000 Island pupils enjoyed visits from leading authors, as part of the Isle of Wight Literary Festival’s biggest…
Read MoreIsland lift specialist reopens its offices
Island lift specialist Deltron Coastal has officially reopened its refurbished offices, marking eight years of serving customers across the Island.…
Read MoreCowes Capers brings back fond memories
A new exhibition celebrating Cowes’ colourful past will bring back memories of pram races, bath races, carnivals, and New Year’s…
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