Fire service to hold training exercise in East Cowes
Isle of Wight ObserverRetained Fire Fighters in East Cowes have issued an advance notice to residents living in the area, informing them of…
Read MoreFire crews called to hospital to remove patients handcuffs
Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Services were called to St Mary’s Hospital last night after after a man arrive…
Read MoreNewport charity shop targeted with counterfeit coins
Islanders are being urged to keep an eye on their change after a number of counterfeit coins have been used…
Read MorePan Together obtains ‘significant’ National Lottery funding
The trustees of Pan Together who run Downside Community Centre in Newport, Isle of Wight, are pleased to announce that…
Read MoreVariety really was the spice of life for Vectis Radio
The community radio station branched out into live events, and drew a full house for its first ever variety show…
Read MoreNew Dementia Lounge for Patients of St Mary’s
A new Dementia Lounge at St Mary’s Hospital officially opened on Friday (March 8). This Lounge has been specifically designed…
Read MoreLatest death chat features tour of the Island’s crematorium
A tour of the Isle of Wight Crematorium will feature as part of Mountbatten’s latest Death Chat event. Staff at…
Read MoreBike recycling scheme to help jobseekers attend interviews
Island jobseekers can now benefit from a bike recycling scheme to help attend interviews as part of an aim to…
Read MoreCouncil youth election deadline extended by a week
The Isle of Wight Youth Council, the voice of the Islands young people inside County Hall, are searching for people…
Read MoreGirlguiding members compete in cooking competition
In conjunction with a public Open Evening at the Isle of Wight College members of Girlguiding IW undertook a Cooking…
Read MoreCouncil to continue supporting cross Solent patient transport
The Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet has agreed to continue to grant £60,000 a year to fund patient transport for…
Read MoreNature set to gain from future building developments
In the midst of all the current uncertainty, the Chancellor’s Spring Statement offered welcome assurance that the Government is sticking…
Read More1851 Trust continues as Event Charity for Cowes Week
Cowes Week Limited (CWL) has announced that they have appointed the 1851 Trust for a further year as the official…
Read More£800,000 of government money to help install full fibre
MP Bob Seely has welcomed £800,000 of government money to help install full fibre in Island public buildings and nearby…
Read MoreCall for Island quizzers to get busy for charity
Whether you are a seasoned pro or a complete newbie, quizzers on the Isle of Wight are being invited to…
Read More£100,000 target for new Isle of Wight cancer centre reached!
The Isle of Wight will get a new cancer support centre after raising an incredible £100,000. Last March, the Island…
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