Island ‘notables’ collected in new book
Isle of Wight ObserverWhat have the mother of King Alfred, a famous sail maker, a seismology pioneer, and the vice admiral who introduced…
Read MoreRussian princess visits East Cowes
Russian royalty Her Highness Princess Olga Andreevna Romanov, great-niece of Tsar Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia came to…
Read MoreMonkey Haven says goodbye to Djebra
The Monkey Haven are sad to report that Djebra, their Red-Tailed Geunon, has passed away at the age of 24.…
Read MoreBrougham quits as East Cowes Vics boss
Steve Brougham has resigned as manager of Wessex League, Division One side East Cowes Vics. Brougham had been in charge…
Read MoreHouses not needed in Northwood
A planning application has been submitted for five houses to be built on the main Newport to Cowes road. Re-proposed…
Read MoreColin returns to host annual award ceremony
Island businesses will be gathering at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday, October 18 for the annual Isle of Wight Chamber…
Read MoreToxic lady on the hunt for a dark home
A new sculpture by artist Clare Ralph Leonty is a statement on modern life. Toxic lady is the torso of…
Read MoreMaking the case for Space to Connect
Independent Arts the Newport based charity that uses the arts to improve wellbeing, quality of life and to reduce social…
Read MoreCelebrate Restart a Heart Day with the IW NHS Trust Ambulance Service
Following the success of the Restart a Heart day last October, when over 1,000 people were trained in life saving…
Read MorePatron for Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat
Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat have announced that Mrs Susie Sheldon, JP, Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight has…
Read MoreWelcome to a Hovertravel Halloween
Hovertravel is hosting a zombie-themed, Halloween charter on Thursday, October 31. With the chance to dress up and listen to…
Read MoreHousebuilder steps in to boost Whippingham community facilities
Barratt Homes has stepped in to help improve facilities for people with disabilities in Whippingham. The local housebuilder has donated…
Read MoreTwo Island villages pick up accolades
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Village of the Year competition was won by Bishop’s Waltham, but two Island villages also…
Read MoreNew Community Connector for Ryde
Joint funding from the Isle of Wight Council and Ryde Town Council has enabled Ryde Aspire to appoint Steve Johnson…
Read MoreHelp support riding sessions for disabled and disadvantaged kids
The Wight Horse Community Interest Company is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to make horse riding accessible for all. They provide…
Read MoreChanges to Beer & Buses Timetable
Overcast weather and occasional light showers didn’t put a dampener for most people who clearly enjoyed the first day of…
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