Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Spanish galleon arrives for Cowes harbour visit
A replica Spanish galleon, the 55m-long (180ft) Galeón Andalucía, has arrived in Cowes as part of a tour of the…
Read MoreTractor rally hits roads to support cancer group
More than 30 tractors took part in the Vectis Vintage Tractor & Engine Club charity ride-out, on Sunday. The tractors…
Read More‘Royalty’ attends exhibition
Carnival Queens from 1977 and 1981, Sarah Dafter and Jan Plucknett, were among the visitors to the Freshwater & Totland…
Read MoreSteampunk fans bring Victorian flair to Ryde
The imagination of Steampunk fans brought a stream of diverse characters to Ryde last weekend. They came dressed in Victorian…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 5 October 1901
From the IW Observer published on 5th October, 1901, comes the touching story of a blind Newport man who proudly…
Read MoreRyde rower races in Rio and takes second place
Ryde Rowing Club member, Yogi Ashworth, has represented the Royal Navy in Brazil, securing second place in the “Friendly Navies”…
Read MoreAbandoned e-scooters pose pavement hazard
An IW councillor says discarded e-scooters are being dumped in the middle of pavements and causing a safety hazard. Karl…
Read MoreIsland folklore comes alive
A new theatrical experience combining live performance, music, storytelling, and wild food is heading to the West Wight this autumn.…
Read MoreVIOW questions ahead of BID ballot
Visit Isle of Wight (VIOW) has confirmed that Dominic Wray will leave the organisation at the end of the current…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 25th Sep 2026
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
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Read MoreAbseilers raise thousands for Age UK Isle of Wight
Fifteen fund-raisers, aged from 14 to 85, braved a 100-metre (328 ft) abseil down Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower, raising more than…
Read MoreSiân earns acclaim for penguin image
Isle of Wight wildlife photographer, Siân Elizabeth, has been highly commended in the prestigious Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY)…
Read MoreNew crossings to improve pedestrian safety in Niton
Residents in Niton will benefit from safer walking routes this autumn, with new pedestrian crossings being introduced at key locations…
Read MoreWight Dolphins celebrate ten new qualified divers
Wight Dolphins has welcomed 10 newly-qualified Ocean Divers to the club. The BSAC Ocean Diver qualification is the entry-level open…
Read MoreFunding event opens doors for Island community groups
More than 100 people attended a funding event aimed at helping Isle of Wight charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations…
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