Isle of Wight Observer
Big 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.…
Read MoreVolunteers tackle East Cowes’ litter
More than 20 people took part, on a blustery day, to help with a beach clean along East Cowes Esplanade,…
Read MoreRyde care provider retains Good rating
A Ryde care provider has been given another Good rating following its Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection earlier this month.…
Read MoreThe Foot Therapy Centre is now Wight Admiral Podiatry
A familiar podiatry clinic is entering a new chapter as The Foot Therapy Centre changes its name to Wight Admiral…
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