Cancer patient has ‘awful experience’ aboard Wightlink
Isle of Wight ObserverIsland business owner Jon Benton, claims his wife had to endure an “awful experience” on a Wightlink ferry after she…
Read MoreCowes RNLI lifeboat launched to help aground yacht
An ocean racer that had grounded on a sandbank at the entrance to Southampton Water, in strong winds and choppy…
Read MoreAssault in Sandown leaves man with ‘life-threatening’ head injury
Police are investigating a serious assault in Sandown that took place on St John’s Road last night on Monday (September…
Read MoreRed Funnel offers discounts for beach clean up volunteers
Red Funnel seeks volunteers to help with the Isle of Wight’s biggest ever coastal clean-up. Special discounted car and passenger…
Read MoreBob Seely supports tougher sentences for emergency service attackers
Tougher prison sentences for those who attack emergency service personnel have been welcomed by Island MP Bob Seely in the…
Read MoreWaste Not Want Not brings hope to the high street
A restaurant with a people first ethos is coming to High Street, Newport. Trevor Blaney, of the Pop Up Soup…
Read MoreFloating Bridge closed for 12 hours on Wednesday for works
Experts will fit a “noise minimising shoe” to the Cowes Floating Bridge on Wednesday (September 19) in the latest round…
Read MoreWarriors step up for Cancer Research UK
Last Saturday (September 15) supporters took to Andrew Younie Smallbrook circuit in Ryde to walk, ride and run laps of…
Read MoreShanklin Bowling Club raise £2500 for Age UK IW
Shanklin Bowling Club were delighted to present a cheque for over £2500 to Age UK Isle of Wight recently, following…
Read MoreSouth Chale fibre connection ‘beyond the control’ of BT and IWC
South Chale residents and business owners are still without fibre broadband after a lengthy waiting period. BT Openreach have been…
Read MoreBlue Labelle: Ventnor has you covered for skincare
If you’re looking for locally made skincare and home products – then look no further than Blue Labelle Boutique. Owner…
Read MoreHRH The Countess of Wessex to officially name Victoria of Wight
HRH The Countess of Wessex will be visiting the Isle of Wight on Thursday (September 20). HRH will carry out…
Read MoreSandham Karts sponsors Sandown and Lake Youth FC Panthers
A new local football team has become a reality thanks to the Island’s latest leisure attraction. Sandham Karts is sponsoring…
Read MoreRed Funnel ‘Goes Green’ with discount for electric cars
Red Funnel’s new long-term environmental strategy was announced on Monday (September 17). Dubbed, Red Goes Green, the strategy introduces a…
Read MorePlans for a bridge over the River Medina ‘actively considered’
The Isle of Wight Council cabinet have ambitious plans for a bridge over the River Medina. The plan to build…
Read MoreSuicide prevention: Daniel’s story
My big brother was a happy go lucky kind of guy. He’d do anything for anyone, had a heart of…
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