Bloom winner Frances sees his bold ambitions flower
Isle of Wight ObserverOrganisers are celebrating the best year yet for Wight In Bloom, the Island’s own gardening competition, with the overall winner…
Read MoreHome Office gives green light to combined fire authority
Plans for a new Combined Fire Authority (CFA) for the Isle of Wight and Hampshire have moved a step closer.…
Read MoreCyclists circle Island for Brain Tumour Research
A team of cyclists have tackled an annual coastal cycle challenge to help fund research into brain tumours. More than…
Read MoreShelter for homeless open during current heatwave
The Salvation Army’s Isle of Wight Corps (church) has opened its doors to allow rough sleepers on the Isle of…
Read MoreYoungsters invited to take part in Isle be Active cycle challenge
Island youngsters are being invited to sign up to the Council’s Isle Be Active junior cycle challenge, with a chance…
Read MorePolice are appealing for witnesses after a disturbance at Ryde kebab shop
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a disturbance at a kebab shop in Ryde on Sunday, (July 21).…
Read MorePick up a paper and find Bob, our friendly squirrel!
Introducing Bob, the IW Observer’s friendly little squirrel. Bob will be squirreling away some great prizes, and then he’ll hide…
Read MoreRVYC hold popular Open Day for Disabled People
The Royal Victoria Yacht club in Fishbourne has opened its doors for its annual Open Day for People with Disabilities.…
Read MoreEast Cowes Town Council refuses to evict badger tenants
East Cowes Town Council has refused requests to fund the removal of badgers from under a building in the town.…
Read MoreTeenage T-Rex comes to town
A 3.5 metre juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex is ready to meet visitors at Dinosaur Isle, Sandown. The museum is playing host…
Read MoreBrading Railway Station swings back to the 40s
A 1940s Day was held at Brading Railway Station to raise funds for the heritage centre in the station. Of…
Read MoreBuilders warn school children to keep away from building sites
As the school summer holidays get underway, Isle of Wight housebuilder Barratt Homes is warning children to stay away from…
Read MorePrincess Royal hosts reception for UKSA
HRH Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, Patron of the United Kingdom Sailing Association (UKSA), has hosted a reception at St…
Read MoreRyde carnival to feature work of teenage composer
Hallam Saunders, 14, has composed the original work, “To the Sea” which will be performed by Medina Marching band at…
Read MoreAdvice following burglaries on the Isle of Wight
Police are reminding Islanders to keep their homes securely locked over the summer following reports of burglaries in Seaview, Nettlestone…
Read MorePirate Island at Arreton Barns
Islanders young and old were given the chance to step back in time to 1706, during the golden age of…
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