Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Totland trio beat the odds with rare bowls hotshot
A Totland Bay Bowling Club trio achieved a rare nine-wood hotshot, during a summer Triples League match against Newport. The…
Read MoreWildheart anniversary raises almost £27,000
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has celebrated its 50th anniversary with an evening of entertainment, family activities, and animal encounters, raising almost…
Read MoreFan TC Con brings back pop culture to Newport
Fans of film, television, comics, gaming, and cosplay will be heading to Newport next month, as Fan TC Con returns…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: A weekend that wiped me out
It’s the repetition you notice. Hour after hour, day after day, the same old routine, and there’s no escape. When…
Read MoreCastle Inn opens doors to a new family chapter
The Castle Inn is back open under new management as Newport’s oldest pub looks to a new future. Janine King,…
Read MoreHoliday co-parenting – When Should You Ask for Help?
For families, Christmas should be a time of celebration and making memories. However, disagreements over arrangements can quickly turn the…
Read MoreFinley pedals to fifth in cyclo-cross opener
Eight-year-old Finley Manser-Grundy made an impressive start to his cyclo-cross season at the opening round of the Wessex League, in…
Read MoreHarvest Festival proves a hit on its first outing
A Harvest Festival was held for the first time at Thompson’s Garden Centre, Newchurch, last weekend. There were more than…
Read MoreWet Leg star backs Sandown culture bid
Wet Leg singer-songwriter, Rhian Teasdale, is backing her home town, Sandown, in its bid to be named the UK’s first…
Read MoreNewport Hub turns pink
The Utilita energy hub, in Newport, is turning pink throughout October, to raise money for Breast Cancer Now. Colleagues and…
Read MoreRugby club raises funds to help Island youngsters
While Ventnor Rugby Club’s 1st XV were winning their opening game of the season, the club held a brief ceremony…
Read MoreNew chairman for Mountbatten, as Sir Ian Cheshire steps down
Mountbatten Isle of Wight and Mountbatten Hampshire have announced Charles Alexander CBE as the new chairman of their board of…
Read MorePink Ladies tractor ride raises funds for charity
The Pink Ladies took centre stage with a charity ride-out, organised by the Vectis Vintage & Tractor Engine Club, on…
Read MoreFreshwater skate park project moves closer to construction
Freshwater Parish Council has received a £1,000 donation, from Rapanui/Teemill, towards the new Freshwater Skatepark & Pump Track project, at…
Read MoreWrestlers ’get to grips’ in Sandown
Sandown Bay Academy hosted an evening of top-quality wrestling, with more than 100 spectators enjoying seven contests during an adrenaline-fuelled…
Read MoreHistoric vehicle club supports IW hospice
Vectis Historic Vehicle Club has donated £1,771.30 to Mountbatten, following a series of fund-raising events during 2026. Events included the…
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