Wightlink wear whacky hats for brain tumour research
Isle of Wight ObserverWightlink customers were greeted by an unusual sight, when staff donned weird and whacky headgear for Wear a Hat Day…
Read MoreBirthday celebrations in support of local charity
A local charity employee and her partner have celebrated their 50th birthdays in a unique way, by raising £435.00 for…
Read MoreMore new acts confirmed for IW Festival
The Isle of Wight Festival has announced 10 new acts for this year’s event, which officially kicks off British festival…
Read MoreIsland Roads helps magnify interest in science
Some of the Island’s million years of natural history is being brought into sharp focus thanks to the Common Space,…
Read MoreRed Jet 3 sets sail for sunnier climates
Following more than 20 years of sailing the Solent, Red Funnel’s hi-speed passenger catamaran ferry, Red Jet 3, will be…
Read MoreMore time for Wightlink annual maintenance
Wightlink’s annual maintenance and refit programme will continue until Thursday, April 11, after teams identified ‘unforeseen maintenance works’ on board…
Read MoreHave your say on the future of cancer support
Wessex Cancer Trust, a charity dedicated to providing free and local emotional and practical support for anyone living with cancer,…
Read MoreIrish Eyes smiling, as Dance School celebrates first year
Young dancers from the Roisin Mullins’ Dance Academy recently celebrated the dance school’s first year, as they stepped out to…
Read MoreThe Vamps and Busted to headline new festival
The Vamps and Busted are to headline a new festival that will take place on he Island this summer. Dick…
Read MoreChris Stay showcases talent in trials championship win
Island rider, Chris Stay, proved yet again that he is one of the most talented riders to ever come from…
Read MoreYoung Platform One stars release singles
Platform One star Jasmin Connell launched her single, Footsteps, with a concert at Strings music bar in Newport. The IW…
Read MoreFirst diabetic alert ability dog for Ability Dogs 4 Young People
In a first for Island Charity Ability Dogs 4 Young People, Shadow, a 22 month old female black Labrador has…
Read MoreWine warehouse in Wootton at risk of closure
A wine warehouse in Wootton is at risk of closing it’s doors after the company announced plans to close stores…
Read MoreVisit Isle of Wight warns against scammers this holiday season
Visit Isle of Wight and an Island B&B owner are warning accommodation providers on the Island to be aware of…
Read MoreCharity car wash raises £400 for UK fire community
A charity car wash held in Freshwater has raised an impressive £400 for the Fire Fighters Charity Fire crews spent…
Read MoreRoyal Navy Bomb Disposal team called to Totland
Royal Navy Bomb Disposal experts and HM Coastguard were called to Totland on Sunday afternoon following reports of a number…
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