Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
HOLMSEY: Looking for perfection in imperfect world
I have a gift for spotting flaws, which means I’m never completely content with anything. Of course, none of us…
Read MoreWight Tri duo shine in weekend action
Two Wight Tri members were in action at separate events last weekend, with Paul Edwards competing in Leeds and Chris…
Read MoreForest holiday cabins trigger fire warnings
Plans to offer overnight accommodation, deep inside Bouldnor Forest, have sparked fears of wildfires and a risk of damaging undisturbed…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: August 31, 1889
On August 31, 1889, the Isle of Wight Observer’s editor reflected on a long-standing rivalry between different parts of Ryde,…
Read More‘Ferry operators have failed us’ says Reform UK’s deputy leader
Reform UK’s deputy leader, Richard Tice, has hit out at cross-Solent ferry operators, calling their private-equity ownership model a failed…
Read MoreBringing together the largest collection of nurseries, growers and garden suppliers
Wolverton Manor Garden Fair brings together the Isle of Wight’s largest collection of specialist nurseries, growers and garden suppliers, making…
Read MoreFirefighter runs 270km in memory of his dad
This September, a Brading man, cared for by Mountbatten Isle of Wight, will be remembered through a fund-raising running challenge,…
Read MoreIsland Malayali community celebrates Onam festival
More than 100 members of the Island’s Malayali community celebrated the Onam Festival, with vibrant singing and dancing at the…
Read MoreGiant Pavlova for former High Sherrif
More than 100 guests gathered on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 95th birthday of former High Sheriff and custodian of…
Read MoreFunday raises £900 for East Cowes charity
A Community Spirited Cafe Funday raised more than £900 for the East Cowes charity, on Saturday. The day of entertainment…
Read MoreFeeling on Top of the World
By Emma Harper Last Friday, my husband, my grandparents and I had the absolute pleasure of watching Carpenters Gold perform…
Read MoreTicket to Ryde brings music to the seafront
Ticket to Ryde returns to the seafront this weekend, bringing two days of free live music and entertainment to the…
Read MoreSteampunk Saturday for the family
The Apollo Theatre Players in Newport will be screening two atmospheric mystery Steampunk-themed films today (Saturday). At 2pm Hugo, directed…
Read MoreThousands line streets for spectacular Sandown Illuminated Carnival parade
The Surbiton Youth Royal British Legion Marching Band stole the show, as it led the Sandown Illuminated Carnival parade on…
Read MoreThree arrested on suspicion of serious assault after baby taken to St Mary’s Hospital
Three people, two from Ryde and one Shanklin, have been arrested on suspicion of serious assault after a one-year-old baby…
Read MoreFirefighters save historic Ryde Town Hall after suspected deliberate blaze
Firefighters worked through the night to save the historic Ryde Town Hall after a fire, thought to be started deliberately,…
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