Isle of Wight Observer
New mast improves lifeboat radio links
The Freshwater Independent Lifeboat has taken a significant step forward in operational safety, following a generous donation from Clark Masts…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Governments come and go – but taxes only ever rise
The government introduced VAT on April 1, 1973, at 10 per cent. More fool you if you thought they would…
Read MoreYoung Islander wins prestigious HAF award
A young Islander, who has overcome personal challenges to become a role model for others, has been recognised at a…
Read MoreShanklin heritage hero honoured
Anne Springman, who celebrated her 95th birthday in August, has been named the Bay area’s latest Heritage Hero. For more…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: November 12th, 1921
The Isle of Wight Observer published on November 12th, 1921 were told about an exciting event in the Ocean Hotel…
Read MoreCosta drive-through opens for business
After many months of planning, the new Costa drive-through in St George’s Way, Newport, opened Wednesday. Store manager, Rhiannon, gave…
Read MoreSteam Railway names new board chairman
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has appointed Tony Barry as chairman of its board of trustees, alongside Isaac Farnbank…
Read MoreRachael appointed as chairman of RNB
Island businesswoman, Rachael Randall, has been appointed chairman of Ryde Neighbourhood Board. Mrs Randall, principal and chief executive officer of…
Read MoreBusinesses back WightBID – but by a narrow margin
Visit Isle of Wight’s WightBID scheme has secured a third five-year term, but the result was very close. The Business…
Read MoreFarewell to the Fairy Tree
The Isle of Wight’s famous Fairy Tree, at St Helens Duver, is set to be removed, bringing an emotional end…
Read MoreEight-medal hero will lead Team GB
Island swimmer Zac Lacey returned home from the European Down Syndrome Swimming Championships with a haul of eight medals and…
Read MoreSummer shines at archery event
Island archer Summer Chambers continued her competitive success at the Forest of Bere Bowmen’s Crookhorn event, scoring a slightly ‘under-par’…
Read MoreWork on Hovertravel bridge
A major maintenance scheme on the Hovertravel footbridge, in Ryde, is now underway. The work by Island Roads, working in…
Read More‘We know Islanders are angry’
The Isle of Wight could eventually require an entirely new sewage treatment to cope with future growth, Southern Water executives…
Read MoreIW Observations: Real transparency or just a slogan?
Our council claims to be open and transparent, but actions count far more than words. When the Economy, Regeneration, Transport…
Read MoreCowes WI turns pre-loved clothes into charity cash
Members of Cowes WI staged a successful New to Me Fashion Show at Cowes Football Club last week, raising valuable…
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