Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Free Cowes Classic Day to return with vintage cars, boats and waterfront displays
The sixth annual Cowes Classic Day, a free community event on The Parade, in Cowes, organised by the Royal London…
Read MoreBrighstone spring show draws 60 entrants and 270 exhibits
Nearly 60 entrants exhibiting 270 entries in the Brighstone Horticultural Society spring show, with Dawn Robinson winning the Chelsea Bown…
Read MoreGoddards’ Ale of Wight now served in House of Commons bar
The Isle of Wight’s drinks industry is again making its presence felt in Westminster, with Goddards Brewery’s Ale of Wight…
Read MoreLake businesses lose out due to temporary traffic lights
An ongoing issue with temporary traffic lights, at the junction of Lake High Street and Newport Road, is “causing delays…
Read MoreNewport’s lost Wadham’s clock rediscovered after dramatic rescue from skip
A long-forgotten piece of Newport’s history has been rediscovered, bringing to light the remarkable story of how the famous Wadham’s…
Read MoreRita Ora joins Saturday Isle of Wight Festival line-up as more acts announced
John Giddings has named the latest acts to take part in the IW Festival on Saturday, June 20, with pop…
Read MoreIsland businesses urged to check rates ahead of April 1 revaluation changes
Businesses across the Island are being reminded that significant changes to business rates are on the way, as the Valuation…
Read MoreYarmouth Gig Rowing Club opens 2026 season with regatta win in Chichester Harbour
Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club (YGRC) has enjoyed a splendid start to the 2026 season, taking part in the first Three…
Read MoreCharity supper club in Cowes raises £4,500 for Isle of Wight Youth Trust
Local businessmen Paul Thorley (‘Mr Yummy’) and Mark Henry have raised £4,500 for the Isle of Wight Youth Trust, following…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 14 March 1857
This story from the Isle of Wight Observer published on 14th March, 1857 show that some things never change –…
Read MoreHovertravel brings forward later summer evening crossings for Easter demand
Hovertravel is bringing forward the start of its later evening summer crossings, in response to Easter demand. The operator has…
Read MoreTurning the page for a new Year of Reading
The IW Observer has signed up as a supporter of the National Year of Reading, a nationwide campaign encouraging people…
Read MoreIW Council to recruit new finance chief amid £65m deficit fears
The Isle of Wight Council is seeking approval from the Appointments and Employment Committee (A&EC) to start the formal process…
Read MorePolice appeal for witnesses following Wroxall assault
Were you around Clarence Road, Wroxall, last Friday (March 13)? Police are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old boy suffered…
Read MoreIsle of Wight to feature on BBC’s The Apprentice this week
Months of behind-the-scenes work at Visit Isle of Wight (VIoW) has culminated in the Isle of Wight starring in one…
Read MoreA chat with… Tony Moore – Coxswain of Freshwater Independent Lifeboat
The Coxswain of Freshwater Independent Lifeboat, Tony Moore, draws breath as he ponders the question, and finally says: “I’m 62-year-old.…
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