Work on Shanklin new library starts
Isle of Wight ObserverShanklin’s Mayor, Steve Knight, helped start building works at Falcon Cross, the future home of Shanklin’s Community Library, with Volunteer…
Read MoreCash boost for Phoenix Project minibus fund
A Ryde-based project that provides activities and opportunities for people with learning disabilities is the latest organisation to be supported…
Read MoreNina raises money for Island charity
IW Observer reader Christopher Jackson was pleased to bump into ventriloquist Nina Conti on the Wightlink ferry on Sunday morning…
Read MoreBurglar jailed for stealing more than £4k of perfume
A burglar who stole more than £4,000 worth of perfume and aftershave from an Isle of Wight shop has been…
Read MoreHarry Redknapp adds his support for saving Wessex Cancer Trust
Former football manager and popular TV personality Harry Redknapp has put his support behind trying to save the Wessex Cancer…
Read MoreJoe back home for film screening in Cowes
An audience of over 60 people enjoyed a film night at Cowes Library recently, when the showing was the new…
Read MoreTwo Islanders sleeping rough to help the homeless
Jade Light, 29 from Cowes, and Debbie Oakes 30, from Newport, who study Social Work at Southampton University, slept rough…
Read MoreNovice rower completes his 10-mile challenge
Tom Wilkinson is 68 and has been rowing for less than a year, but to raise funds for Shanklin Age…
Read MoreSouthern Vectis announces their Christmas Day bus service
Passengers will find it easy to travel across the Isle of Wight once again this Christmas Day – thanks to…
Read MoreBay CE School receives leading science award
The Bay CE School Primary site is celebrating after being awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) award. The prestigious…
Read MoreDancing treat for festive shoppers
A group of 15 twinkle-toed Irish Dancers from the Roisin Mullins Dance Academy in Brading performed at the Ventnor Winter…
Read MoreBah humbug, there’s no tree with fire!
A festive sight at Coppins Bridge in Newport will be missing this year. The Newport fire brigade, who have hoisted…
Read MoreMan suffers life changing injuries following collision
Officers are appealing for information following a collision which has left a man with life changing injuries. The single vehicle…
Read MoreOld battery looking like new thanks to Island volunteers
A team of Island Roads volunteers armed with paintbrushes headed to the Needles Old Battery to help the National Trust…
Read MoreShort stories not the only entertainment
Island charity Sight for Wight will be hosting its fourth short story writing competition award ceremony at the Riverside Centre…
Read MoreDonkeys comfortable – now what about the humans?
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary in Wroxall has announced that work has begun on their new visitor’s café. The…
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