Former Island hotel manager praises staff after huge blaze
Isle of Wight ObserverA former Isle of Wight hotel manager has praised the swift actions of his staff when the premises he now…
Read MoreA happy anniversary for Cowes Rainbows
Cowes Rainbows, the youngest members of Girlguiding, have recently celebrated their 30-year anniversary with a party and presentations of Rainbow…
Read MoreFLY-BE BACK HOME!
Lucy, an Island-hopping cat who unwittingly stowed away in a horsebox from Ryde to the Isle of Lismore in Western…
Read More700-mile cycle ride for charity
The ‘Always with D’ cyclists raised money for two local charities in memory of a team member Darren Andrew who…
Read More£16,000 donation for sailing charity
The Isle of Wight Foundation has donated £16,000 to Cowes Sailability Club, an Island charity that offers recreational boating opportunities…
Read MoreFestive entertainment for Wightlink commuters
Wightlink passengers can enjoy a programme of seasonal musical entertainment this December, thanks to the goodwill of local musical groups…
Read MoreCompany B to perform Mountbatten concert
A Christmas concert with a nostalgic twist will be held at Mountbatten next week. A duet from the Isle of…
Read MoreChristmas Lights switch on at Tapnell Farm
The ever-popular switching on of the Christmas Lights at Tapnell Farm Park will take place on Sunday (Dec 1) from…
Read MoreSanta on his way to Freshwater Lifeboat
The Freshwater Independent Lifeboat will be throwing open the boathouse doors again on the Saturday, December 7, and welcoming Santa…
Read MoreLucy call to buy local
Isle of Wight artist and filmmaker Lucy Bell has released a video advert to encourage people to buy from local…
Read MoreSeal of approval from Wight Camera Club
The Wild Wight Camera Club have taken a 500-mile round trip from the Island to visit Donna Nook in North…
Read More‘Santa Paws’ appeal launch
Pets at Home, Isle of Wight will be helping raise money for rescue pets at Friends of the Animals on…
Read MoreLemur sadly passed away at the grand age of 24
Ren, a rare Black and White Ruffed Lemur has sadly died at the grand age of 24. He arrived at…
Read MoreMardi Gras Carnival themes revealed
The New Carnival Company (NCC) has revealed details of next year’s Mardi Gras at a launch event in Ryde Academy…
Read MoreHeather joins Heaven 17 next August
Next August’s Jack Up The Summer is looking set to be one of the best yet with a great line-up…
Read MoreFootprint Trust helps thousands of islanders
The Footprint Trust, set up in 2002 to reduce the ecological footprint of the Isle of Wight and to promote…
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