New Chief Executive for Independent Arts
Isle of Wight ObserverIndependent Arts will have a new Chief Executive from December, as Lisa Gagliani MBE takes the reins from Kate Ball,…
Read MoreYoung leaders make their mark with Wightlink
Young Isle of Wight leaders got an insight into hybrid energy technology on a visit to Wightlink. Isaac Lethbridge, member…
Read MoreNammet tasting in Cowes
A nammet tasting evening is being hosted by the Island Sailing Club on Wednesday (Nov 20) from 6.30pm in celebration…
Read More£16,000 grant for WightSAR
Island search and rescue organisation, WightSAR has been awarded a £16,000 grant by the Isle of Wight Foundation. The money…
Read MoreKezi joins Ability Dogs class in memory of young Keziah
Ability Dogs 4 Young People IW have named a 13-week-old yellow Labrador puppy Kezi, in memory of Keziah Flux-Edmonds, who…
Read MoreYour community event singing along and laughing – all for free
Steve Love, an Ryde based musician with a keen sense of humour, is offering Island community groups and charities the…
Read MoreMajor facelift for Lifeline offices
The Island Security Centre, home of Lifeline Alarms & Security Services recently underwent a major facelift. The building which overlooks…
Read MoreSplendour of Victorian Christmas at Osborne
Father Christmas will be taking a well-earned break from the stresses of the North Pole as the guest of honour…
Read MoreCosta choose local company for their national kiosk roll-out
Newport based, WRS Systems has been chosen by Costa Coffee to work with them to roll out an innovative new…
Read MoreReduction in insects has drastic effect
Insects although tiny are numerous, and their impact is huge. The Wildlife Trust commissioned a report by Dave Goulson, Professor…
Read MoreBeaverbrook Foundation renovate tennis courts
Built in the 1930s, Northwood House, Cowes has six public tennis courts and players and spectators enjoy fabulous views across…
Read MoreFormer UKIP candidate stands as ‘Independent Brexiteer’
The Island is set to have an independent ‘Brexiteer’ candidate despite the withdrawal of Brexit party candidates in Conservative seats…
Read MoreNew mural for The Cut
Cowes Town Council recently ran a competition for local primary school children to create a new design to replace the…
Read MoreIW Councillors finally roll up their sleeves!
Isle of Wight cabinet members and senior officers have rolled up their sleeves and had their flu jabs to lead…
Read MoreNew lights for busy Sandown junction
Major work to upgrade the traffic lights and pedestrian facilities outside The Heights in Sandown began this week, to install…
Read MoreEsplanade donate over twenty thousand pounds to Island charities
Esplanade sponsored a black tie charity gala to help three local charities. Esplanade is a premium car dealership and after…
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