Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Brothers race on across two events
Brothers, Ayrton and Finley Manser-Grundy enjoyed a successful weekend of racing, competing in downhill mountain biking and cyclocross across two…
Read MoreCommunity champion honoured for his work
A stalwart of Aspire, Ryde, has been presented with a prestigious High Sheriff Award. Volunteer, John Fisher, was described as…
Read MoreFreshwater café closes four years after rescue
Freshwater café, Cath and Mike’s, has closed four years after regular customers helped them take over the lease to keep…
Read MoreJoedan invests £4m in Island expansion
Family-owned window and door business, Joedan, is progressing an investment expected to total more than £4 million in its Island…
Read More£850 boost for Breathe Easy
The Island’s Breathe Easy group has received an £850 donation to help purchase specialist respiratory equipment for St Mary’s Hospital.…
Read MoreDahlia display takes top Brighstone prize
Darren Everest, the IW Observer gardening expert, took the Best in Show award for his impressive dahlia-packed container of flowers…
Read MoreIsland bears star in London exhibition
Two rescued bears, from the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, are taking centre stage at a major London exhibition exploring sustainable design.…
Read MoreNational recognition for Vectis volunteers
Vectis RFC are celebrating the recognition of club members, Bex Edmonds and Ben Cooper, at the 2026 Looseheadz Awards ceremony.…
Read MoreA traditional Christmas at Character Inns
The festive season is approaching, and three of the Isle of Wight’s traditional pubs are preparing to welcome families, friends,…
Read MoreDarker tales return to haunt the Island
Ten more spine-chilling tales for younger children, by author Peter Murray, titled ‘The Even Darker Side of Wight’, have been…
Read MoreAn night filled with Nutcracker magic
Crown Ballet will bring The Nutcracker to Shanklin Theatre, on Thursday, November 19, at 7.30pm, as part of Amande Concerts’…
Read MoreCharity dash attracts record Island turnout
A record-breaking crowd of more than 700 took part in the fifth Island ‘Dash in the Dark’, at Robin Hill…
Read MoreRyde unites to defeat the legendary Kraken
Hundreds of people filled the streets of Ryde as Ship of Hope transformed Cross Street into a spectacular celebration of…
Read MoreSea Gels will make a splash
The Isle of Wight’s Sea Gels Shanty Band are heading to Mevagissey Shanty Festival, to perform traditional sea shanties and…
Read MorePink and blue lights remember lost babies
The Isle of Wight Council will light up a memorial chalet at the Crematorium, in pink and blue to remember…
Read MoreCushty night raises cash for Island cats
Cats Protection volunteer, Sarah Burridge, turned Binstead into Peckham last week, by hosting an Only Fools and Horses-themed quiz night…
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