Isle of Wight Observer
Phoenix powers to third in Cardiff race
Newport’s Phoenix Docksey has continued his good form by finishing third place overall, and first in his age group, at…
Read MoreNew ‘mums’ show is a hit
There was a wonderful display of late flowering chrysanthemums at the Wilberforce Hall, Brighstone, along with classes for vegetables, pot…
Read MoreGolden day for Newport karate stars
Newport IOW Shotokan Karate Club enjoyed another successful year at the Shotokan of England Karate Union’s annual championships. Thirteen club…
Read MoreNew mast improves lifeboat radio links
The Freshwater Independent Lifeboat has taken a significant step forward in operational safety, following a generous donation from Clark Masts…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Governments come and go – but taxes only ever rise
The government introduced VAT on April 1, 1973, at 10 per cent. More fool you if you thought they would…
Read MoreYoung Islander wins prestigious HAF award
A young Islander, who has overcome personal challenges to become a role model for others, has been recognised at a…
Read MoreShanklin heritage hero honoured
Anne Springman, who celebrated her 95th birthday in August, has been named the Bay area’s latest Heritage Hero. For more…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: November 12th, 1921
The Isle of Wight Observer published on November 12th, 1921 were told about an exciting event in the Ocean Hotel…
Read MoreCosta drive-through opens for business
After many months of planning, the new Costa drive-through in St George’s Way, Newport, opened Wednesday. Store manager, Rhiannon, gave…
Read MoreSteam Railway names new board chairman
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has appointed Tony Barry as chairman of its board of trustees, alongside Isaac Farnbank…
Read MoreRachael appointed as chairman of RNB
Island businesswoman, Rachael Randall, has been appointed chairman of Ryde Neighbourhood Board. Mrs Randall, principal and chief executive officer of…
Read MoreBusinesses back WightBID – but by a narrow margin
Visit Isle of Wight’s WightBID scheme has secured a third five-year term, but the result was very close. The Business…
Read MoreFarewell to the Fairy Tree
The Isle of Wight’s famous Fairy Tree, at St Helens Duver, is set to be removed, bringing an emotional end…
Read MoreEight-medal hero will lead Team GB
Island swimmer Zac Lacey returned home from the European Down Syndrome Swimming Championships with a haul of eight medals and…
Read MoreSummer shines at archery event
Island archer Summer Chambers continued her competitive success at the Forest of Bere Bowmen’s Crookhorn event, scoring a slightly ‘under-par’…
Read MoreWork on Hovertravel bridge
A major maintenance scheme on the Hovertravel footbridge, in Ryde, is now underway. The work by Island Roads, working in…
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