Old chestnut turned to new squirrels
Isle of Wight ObserverWhen an old chestnut tree in the grounds of a Bembridge nursing home started dying, a plan was hatched to…
Read MoreIsland schools can win Kit for Schools from Aldi
Aldi is offering 20 schools across the UK, including here on the Isle of Wight, the chance to win £20,000…
Read MoreLively new venue for Ryde
Olivo restaurant in Ryde is to reopen under new ownership and management. The popular eatery closed in July, but is…
Read MoreStory of missing Isle of Wight teenager Damien Nettles
On November 2 it will be 23 years since Island teenager Damien Nettles mysteriously disappeared after a night out in…
Read MoreEpic journey for eagle
One of the white-tailed sea eagles released on the Island last month decamped to Kent this week, flying over London…
Read MoreScam partnership awareness campaign launched
A month long awareness raising campaign against scams will be run by the Isle of Wight Council during September. The…
Read MoreLesley Garrett warms-up her vocal cords onboard Red Funnel ferry on route to perform at Wight Proms
Opera singer, Lesley Garrett gave one Red Funnel Captain an unforgettable journey when she gave an impromptu performance on the…
Read MoreEnd2End cycle challenge returns
End2End, an exhilarating cycling challenge across the Isle of Wight, is back. The on and off-road ride, held in aid…
Read MoreAppeal for witnesses after robbery in Freshwater, Isle of Wight
We are appealing for information after a 20-year-old man was robbed whilst walking along Tennyson Road in Freshwater between 5.30pm…
Read MoreGraham Pountney to star at Apollo after 40-year lapse!
The Apollo, Newport’s small but perfectly formed theatre, is to welcome a well-established TV actor to star in its latest…
Read MoreShirley and Terry will be rocking through Europe for Bay Primary
Shirley Carroll and her partner Terry Wood (pictured) are set to take part in the 2019 James Bond Swiss Run,…
Read MoreNew managing director for Isle of Wight CCG
The organisation that plans and buys NHS health services on the island has a new permanent managing director. Alison Smith…
Read MoreNext phase of road improvement works due to start on Fishbourne Lane
Island residents are being reminded that the next phase of a road improvement scheme is due to start on Fishbourne…
Read MoreJulie Felix returns to 1969 Festival site – as John Giddings backs Bash!
It’s a return to the summer of 69 – Julie Felix back on Isle of Wight Festival site ahead of…
Read MoreTheft from Marching Band prompts donations
The theft of £250 of equipment has led Medina Marching Band to turn to social media in an attempt to…
Read MoreVoting open for the best family-friendly attractions in the Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Robin Hill Country Park and Blackgang Chine are just some of the names in the…
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