Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Award success for 4PS project
Vectis Radio is celebrating, after its 4PS Radio Training School won the Community Group Award at the BBC Radio Solent…
Read MoreHolly wins national silver after gymnastics success
Island gymnast, Holly, has been crowned a national silver medallist after an impressive performance at the Independent Gymnastics Association Championships,…
Read MoreIsland wartime stories brought to life on stage
Wartime stories from Islanders, who lived through WWII, are to be brought to life on stage, after Carisbrooke Castle Museum…
Read MoreTG Jones set to close Ryde store in January
TG Jones, formerly WH Smith in Ryde High Street, is to close for good next year. The closure of the…
Read MoreYoung Islanders set sail towards maritime careers
School-children across the Island are being invited to the Royal Yacht Squadron to discover the wide range of careers available…
Read MoreWalking festival returns for autumn adventures
The Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival returns next month, with the first walks now available to book. Running from…
Read MoreApple Day ap-peel
Brading Roman Villa celebrated the start of autumn, with a fun-filled Apple Day, combining the landscape, harvesting, and living history.…
Read MoreGood CQC rating for Vecta House
Residents, staff, and families, at Vecta House care home, have celebrated a ‘Good’ rating in the latest Care Quality Commission…
Read MoreWildheart golden celebrations – part 2
Around 1,200 people poured into the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, last Saturday, as the charity marked its 50th anniversary with one…
Read MoreHeritage highlighted across the Island
Halls across the Island hosted heritage and historical events, including an open day at Alverstone Village Hall, featuring a collection…
Read MoreThornton Trophy tournament
The croquet season came to an end last weekend, with the very popular Thornton Trophy, which attracted 28 players for…
Read MoreSee clearly, look great – right on your doorstep
East Cowes Corner Eyewear has quickly become a welcoming new addition to the town, since opening its doors in July.…
Read MoreMuddy challenge for Zoe completed by team of 41
As previously reported, a team of 41 people were preparing to take on the 15km (9 1/4 mile) London south…
Read MoreSisters eat local produce for month-long challenge
Two sisters from The Garlic Farm are spending September eating only food grown, reared, caught, or produced on the Isle…
Read MoreTree works planned at Wootton Bridge
Specialist work is to be carried out on a prominent giant London plane tree, at Wootton Bridge, in a bid…
Read MoreSpanish galleon arrives for Cowes harbour visit
A replica Spanish galleon, the 55m-long (180ft) Galeón Andalucía, has arrived in Cowes as part of a tour of the…
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