Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Island sport body created to support investment
A new group has been formed to support investment in sport and facilities on the Island. The organisation, now known…
Read MoreThea’s tournament treble in football
With the weather causing cancellation of most matches on and off the Island, Shanklin Ladies celebrated reaching the Invitation Cup…
Read MorePredictions tight at Wight Tri event
Members of Wight Tri turned out in foggy conditions for a new duathlon route at Wellow, on Sunday. A total…
Read MoreFree music club for young Islanders
The Rob da Bank Music Club returns to Strings Bar & Venue, next Tuesday (February 24), for its next session,…
Read MoreMP warns PM of impact of emissions legislation on Islanders
IW West MP Richard Quigley caught the Speaker’s eye in the House of Commons during Prime Minister’s Questions today, raising…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Another week, another omnishambles!
It’s no secret: everyone running a business is spooked. In 2020, hiring 21-year-old cost employers £17,035. Today, that same person…
Read MoreCouncil signs £600,000 deal to keep FB6 afloat
The Isle of Wight Council has awarded a maintenance contract worth almost £600,000 to keep Floating Bridge 6 (FB6) in…
Read MoreOur MPs views on the big national scandal
With national attention focused on stories surrounding Peter Mandelson and his links with Jeffrey Epstein – and growing speculation about…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Andre Usborne – Island Olympian
As the start of 25th Winter Olympics approaches in Italy, I reflect on my own Olympic participation in the 1980s.…
Read MoreFolklore theme unveiled for Mardi Gras
Island myths, legends and folklore will shape next year’s Mardi Gras after IW Mardi Gras 2026 was officially launched by…
Read MoreRyde all set for £19 1/2 m boost
A £19 1/2 million regeneration vision aimed at transforming Ryde over the next ten years has been unveiled by the…
Read MoreYarmouth WI’s 20th anniversary celebrations
Yarmouth WI celebrated its 20th anniversary with a celebration at the town’s Royal Solent Yacht Club, on Friday. More than…
Read MoreVectis victorious, Ventnor valiant in football
In Counties Three, Ventnor narrowly lost 27-24 away at Overton, and the Islanders edged the tight contest early on. Riley…
Read MoreFalconry centre gives eagle forever home
An 11-year-old captive-bred Bald Eagle has arrived at The Falconry Experience, at Robin Hill, where she will have a permanent…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP — Labour MP for IW West
With everything going on in the world – nationally and internationally – it’s easy to miss good news locally. But…
Read MorePost office closes after resignation
The Post Office on Spindlers Road, St Lawrence, has closed following the resignation of the postmaster after 11 years of…
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