Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Cowes Men’s Shed members learn recycling secrets from Isle of Wight waste expert
Members of Storeroom 2010’s Cowes Men’s Shed gained an eye-opening insight into waste and recycling, during a visit from Isle…
Read MoreTV antiques expert John Wright comes out of retirement to take over Shanklin antiques shop
Antiques expert, John Wright, is coming out of retirement to take over Corner House Antiques, in Shanklin, at the age…
Read MoreYarmouth RNLI responds to three emergencies in hours during launch authority’s first day
Yarmouth RNLI’s newly-qualified Launch Authority, Kevin Taylor was thrown in at the deep end on Saturday with the volunteers takes…
Read MoreHeadon Warren wildfire aftermath revealed as 60 acres left devastated by ‘man-made’ blaze
The sheer scale of the charred ground shows the devastating impact the wildfire had on Headon Warren last week. Around…
Read MoreDancing and teamwork at OSEL
The new Chairman of the IW Council’s Adult Social Care Committee, Cllr James Whelan, and Laura Gaudion, the Council’s Director…
Read MoreNo further action action for third man following fire arrest
A third man, arrested over the murder of a man who died in a Cowes house fire, has been released…
Read MoreDeadpool Rob joins breast cancer walk
Deadpool Rob and his friends joined Breast Cancer Now fund-raiser, Sarah Tyrell-Jones, in two charity walks in Ryde and Sandown,…
Read MoreRoman Villa’s 100 years
by A & S Whitewood. Newport Roman Villa proved a popular venue as visitors celebrated 100 years since its rediscovery…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 26 July 1919
A homeless man accepting an invitation for a cup of tea ended up at the centre of an unusual court…
Read MoreMuseum celebrates festival fund-raising
The Ryde Bus & Coach Museum’s busy weekend of fund-raising and festival fun, started with Friday’s VIP visit from Go…
Read MoreCowes Sixth Form looks to Oxbridge
Cowes Enterprise College welcomed Cambridge academics and former students back to its Sixth Form, to inspire Year 12 pupils considering…
Read MoreDiscover hidden life beneath the waves
Families can uncover the hidden wonders of the Island’s coastline this summer, as ranger-led rock pooling and fossil hunting sessions…
Read MoreSchool hosts popular Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Pupils and families gathered at Dover Park Primary School, for its second annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Families were invited to…
Read MoreRacing fleets return for popular regatta
This weekend’s Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta promises superb competition, shoreside entertainment, and popping of corks. Regatta-honed racing classes will…
Read MoreMusic legends lead Yarmouth fund-raiser
One of the biggest groups of the ‘Sixties, Herman’s Hermits, will be performing at the annual charity Towers Party in…
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