Red Funnel assists in rescue operation in the Solent
Isle of Wight ObserverRed Funnel’s vehicle ferry, Red Eagle, assisted in a rescue operation this morning August 21, during its 06:00 Southampton to…
Read More‘Inspirational’ partnership of four Island charities nominated for national award
A collaboration of four Island charities has been shortlisted for the Third Sector Award for Charity Partnership of the Year…
Read MoreFree first aid course aimed at bikers
Do you ride a motorcycle? Would you know exactly what to do in the event of an accident? If the…
Read MoreDeadline for SWR’s £5.3m community fund is fast approaching
Organisations are being encouraged to apply for projects to be funded by South Western Railway’s (SWR) £5.3m Customer and Communities…
Read MoreAppeal for information after robbery in Cowes
Police officers are appealing for information following a robbery in Cowes. The incident happened at some time between 7pm and…
Read MoreFree Refills at Hovertravel
Following on from their involvement in the hugely successful National Refill Day on June 20, Hovertravel has been promoting their…
Read MoreAppley Tower celebrated at Monkton Arts Centre
Monkton Arts in East Street, Ryde is celebrating the image of the iconic Appley Tower for two weeks starting on…
Read MoreVicki is a Woman of the Year 2019!
A super slimmer has been named Ryde’s Slimming World ‘Woman of the Year’ 2019 thanks to her incredible 3st 8.5lbs…
Read MoreBembridge Lifeboat Station “Open Day”
There was a good turnout of visitors to the Bembridge lifeboat station on Saturday, August 17 for the annual “Open…
Read MoreSignificant Investment for Bump Express and CNC Coatings
Bump Express, an Island car repair centre who also specialise in alloy wheel repair and powder coating has made significant…
Read MoreSandown in Bloom again
The Sandown in Bloom competition was re-introduced this year by Sandown Community Association after a lapse of a couple of…
Read MoreTerrier cut free from gate
Ryde firefighters were called to the rescue of an inquisitive terrier who got her head stuck in a gate last…
Read MoreAnonymous donation for fallen policeman
Isle of Wight Police have thanked an anonymous Islander for a generous donation towards the fund opened in memory of…
Read MoreNew pop up bike service launched
A new ‘pop-up’ bike hire service has launched from an Island business, thanks to funding from the IW Council. Routefifty7,…
Read MoreChihuahua’s are ready for forever home and available for adoption
A number of Chihuahuas currently in the care of the RSPCA at Godshill are ready to be rehomed. As previously…
Read MoreRyde Sea Cadets open new boating station
Ryde Sea Cadets marked the official opening of their Boating Station, by kind permission of Darren Cooke, Island Harbour Master.…
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