Princess Royal hosts reception for UKSA
Isle of Wight ObserverHRH Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, Patron of the United Kingdom Sailing Association (UKSA), has hosted a reception at St…
Read MoreRyde carnival to feature work of teenage composer
Hallam Saunders, 14, has composed the original work, “To the Sea” which will be performed by Medina Marching band at…
Read MoreAdvice following burglaries on the Isle of Wight
Police are reminding Islanders to keep their homes securely locked over the summer following reports of burglaries in Seaview, Nettlestone…
Read MorePirate Island at Arreton Barns
Islanders young and old were given the chance to step back in time to 1706, during the golden age of…
Read MoreAll Saints Primary Freshwater reports outstanding results
All Saints Primary school in Freshwater has just reported results placing it among the best on the Island. The school…
Read MoreNew 20mph speed limit for Newchurch
Newchurch is set to become the latest Island village to have a 20mph speed limit introduced. Residents have long campaigned…
Read MoreCowes Lifeboat Responds to Two Radio Alerts
A false alarm is not unusual for the Cowes RNLI lifeboat crew to discover after launching – but two in…
Read MoreFriends of Shanklin Theatre Grand Prize Draw
John Lee from Northwood was the winner of Shanklin Theatre’s July Grand Prize Draw, that took place during the Coffee-Cake-&-Chat…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Council is close to finalising scheme to improve St Mary’s roundabout
The Isle of Wight Council is close to finalising a major scheme to reduce traffic congestion and improve access for…
Read MoreFull wellbeing line up for The Awakening Retreat at The Great Wonderfest announced
New acts announced: Activate Your Magic & Bust Limiting Beliefs with Kate Taylor How to Have Happier Families with Gavin…
Read MoreCowes Lifeboat Responds to Emergency Call
A radio call for help led to the launching of Cowes RNLI lifeboat this afternoon (Thursday), to search for a…
Read MoreLesley Garrett at Wight Proms
Famous soprano singer Lesley Garrett will be starring at this year’s Wight Proms at Northwood House. The multi-talented Ms Garrett,…
Read MoreBridge upgrade to start soon in Freshwater
Work is to begin shortly on an Island Roads project to renew School Green Road Bridge in Freshwater. The old…
Read MoreHampshire and IW Police chief welcomes report on domestic abuse
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner, Michael Lane, has welcomed the launch of a report looking into…
Read MoreCall to become Marine Champion
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is calling on Island residents to help defend our underwater world. The Trust…
Read MoreCalling budding sailors for a life on the ocean waves
UKSA, the youth maritime charity based in Cowes, is launching a new, fully-funded foundation course for young people aged 16,…
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