Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Wightlink sponsorship opens for Island groups
Wightlink is inviting Island sports teams, arts organisations, youth groups and environmental projects to apply for support through its 2027…
Read MoreYouth Council shares ideas with chairman
Young Islanders have been praised for their ideas and enthusiasm, after welcoming the chairman of the Isle of Wight Council…
Read MoreRampant Rangers run riot
IW Rangers won 55-7 at home to Winchester, in Counties Three, with hooker, Sam McQueen, scoring early following a well-worked…
Read MoreAuthors inspire young Islanders
More than 6,000 Island pupils enjoyed visits from leading authors, as part of the Isle of Wight Literary Festival’s biggest…
Read MoreIsland lift specialist reopens its offices
Island lift specialist Deltron Coastal has officially reopened its refurbished offices, marking eight years of serving customers across the Island.…
Read MoreCowes Capers brings back fond memories
A new exhibition celebrating Cowes’ colourful past will bring back memories of pram races, bath races, carnivals, and New Year’s…
Read MoreSpooky half-term fun at Newport museums
Families can enjoy a spooky journey through history this October half-term, with themed trails, creative workshops, and hallowe’en activities at…
Read MoreBrothers race on across two events
Brothers, Ayrton and Finley Manser-Grundy enjoyed a successful weekend of racing, competing in downhill mountain biking and cyclocross across two…
Read MoreCommunity champion honoured for his work
A stalwart of Aspire, Ryde, has been presented with a prestigious High Sheriff Award. Volunteer, John Fisher, was described as…
Read MoreFreshwater café closes four years after rescue
Freshwater café, Cath and Mike’s, has closed four years after regular customers helped them take over the lease to keep…
Read MoreJoedan invests £4m in Island expansion
Family-owned window and door business, Joedan, is progressing an investment expected to total more than £4 million in its Island…
Read More£850 boost for Breathe Easy
The Island’s Breathe Easy group has received an £850 donation to help purchase specialist respiratory equipment for St Mary’s Hospital.…
Read MoreDahlia display takes top Brighstone prize
Darren Everest, the IW Observer gardening expert, took the Best in Show award for his impressive dahlia-packed container of flowers…
Read MoreIsland bears star in London exhibition
Two rescued bears, from the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, are taking centre stage at a major London exhibition exploring sustainable design.…
Read MoreNational recognition for Vectis volunteers
Vectis RFC are celebrating the recognition of club members, Bex Edmonds and Ben Cooper, at the 2026 Looseheadz Awards ceremony.…
Read MoreA traditional Christmas at Character Inns
The festive season is approaching, and three of the Isle of Wight’s traditional pubs are preparing to welcome families, friends,…
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