Sandown Illuminated Carnival banner ‘stolen’
Isle of Wight ObserverPleas to return the Sandown Illuminated Carnival banner have been posted to social media. The banner which has been described…
Read MoreBrading born filmmaker shoots stunning drone footage of the Island
After being overseas for three years, a native Isle of Wight filmmaker has shot unbelievable footage of our home. Jack…
Read MoreInflatable amnesty aims to turn beach toys into trendy bags
Island based handbag designers want your popped and unwanted beach toys. Wyatt and Jack create sustainable bags and accessories from…
Read MoreProject Kraken: Border Force activities to intensify
Border Forces to intensify their activity over the coming months. Police say there will an “intensification of activity” among border…
Read MoreEleven-year-old injured in Freshwater fall from height
A fall from height was attended to fire and ambulance services. An eleven-year-old fell from height just after midnight on…
Read MoreGolf: Shanklin stars set for Surrey showdown
Hampshire captain Colin Roope has both his Shanklin college golf stars available for this weekend’s showdown for the South Division…
Read MoreScam alert: Fake British Gas refund emails
Watch out for these fake British Gas refund emails. Hampshire Constabulary have had an increase in reports about fake British…
Read MoreCracking Warriors win leaves Potters in bits
Isle of Wight, 60. Stoke, 30. This was the final score after the Warriors smashed the Potters into actual bits.…
Read MoreWear a life jacket and live this Cowes Week
With Cowes Week upon us, remember to be safe on the water. A saddening 13 people, who drowned in 2017,…
Read MoreTwo-year-old smashed free from locked car
A two-year-old has been released from a locked car in Freshwater. Fire crews were called to Fort Victoria County Park…
Read MoreHampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance smash 8000 missions
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance have flown to their 8000th mission. The crew who responded to the milestone…
Read MoreNew 3D virtual tour of the protected wreck In Thorness Bay
For the first time the non-diving public can explore under the Solent and enjoy the fascinating protected historic wreck site…
Read MoreFake care scam targets elderly woman
Fake care services are being offered by telephone callers posing as Isle of Wight Council staff, trading standards has warned.…
Read MoreOutdoor gym at St Mary’s relocated to a better brighter space
Following feedback from the Isle of Wight NHS Trust the decision was made to relocate the Outdoor Gym at St…
Read MoreIsland Roads staff clock up some extra miles for charity
A sponsored static bike-a-thon by Island Roads staff has raised over £600 for their chosen charity – Ability Dogs 4…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Symphony Orchestra announces new programmes
The IWSO have recently announced their new programmes for the 2018/19 season. As you would expect from the Orchestra there…
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