Isle of Wight Observer
Prom plodders raise £375 for Shanklin Age Concern
A determined group of walkers aged between 65 and 95 proved that age is no barrier to keeping mobile as…
Read MoreHave your say on support services, Islanders urged
More than 100 Islanders have already shared their views on the future of the Isle of Wight’s Living Well and…
Read MoreElectric vehicle parking perk ends this month
Electric vehicle drivers, using charging points in Isle of Wight Council car parks, will have to pay standard parking charges…
Read MoreBig Knit aims for 20,000 hats to raise funds for Age UK IW
Age UK Isle of Wight is calling on knitters, crocheters and community groups across the Island to help create 20,000…
Read MoreCowes bowlers celebrate season
Cowes Medina Bowling Club celebrated the end of its season with a presentation evening and meal at the Isle of…
Read MorePatients asked to name NHS heroes
Patients, families and members of the public are being encouraged to recognise outstanding NHS hospital staff by nominating them for…
Read MoreCare home rating drops from good
A Newport care home has been downgraded from “good” to “requires improvement” following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission…
Read MoreWildheart team takes on London Marathon
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has secured places in the London Marathon for the first time in its history, with five runners…
Read MoreFootball family pays tribute
Hallowe’en football highlights included hat-tricks from East Cowes Sports’ Andy Ebbs and Seaview’s Finley Armstrong, a Hampshire Vase victory for…
Read MoreThree sheep killed in fifth dog attack
Mal ButlerThree sheep in the fields around Carisbrooke Castle have been put down after the flock suffered its fifth dog attack…
Read MoreHallowe’en charity show raises £758
A sell-out hallowe’en charity show at the Ocean View Hotel in Shanklin raised £758 to support scoliosis awareness. The Big…
Read MoreRangers secure hard-fought win
Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes narrowly lost their Counties One match 27-20 away to Ellingham & Ringwood, with tries from Tom…
Read MoreFireworks light up Island night skies
The annual Yarmouth fireworks display and procession takes place on Thursday from 6pm. The free display, organised by the Yarmouth…
Read MoreShalfleet pub gets a fresh beginning
The New Inn, Shalfleet, has reopened under new management today for drinks, with food being served from Wednesday. The pub…
Read MoreNew home for Brading group
A community acting group has been given its own theatre in Brading. The Tide Nor Time Players are now based…
Read More“We have missed Damien every day for three decades”
Today (Monday 2 November) marks the thirtieth anniversary of 16-year-old Damien Nettles’ disappearance in Cowes on the Isle of Wight.…
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