Free parking in Newport for Christmas shoppers
Isle of Wight ObserverChristmas shoppers can enjoy ‘free from three’ parking in Newport on four Thursdays in the run-up to Christmas. The offer…
Read MorePrestigious award for Red Funnel executive
Captain Fran Collins, CEO of Red Funnel Ferries was one of 20 mariners to be awarded a 2019 Merchant Navy…
Read MorePudsey challenge to help Children in Need
A team led by Clare Jones, Community champion at Asda, visited 20 locations and attractions across the island with the…
Read MoreHovertravel conducts autism training for staff
Hovertravel’s Hovercare initiative has expanded to include autism training for all its staff. The aim is to ensure that even…
Read MoreMan admits Isle of Wight murder during trial
A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of Gerard White on the Isle of Wight at a court hearing…
Read MoreStar Poppy shows the way at WightKarting
WightKarting at Westridge Centre, Ryde, awarded its first Star of the Week to Poppy, a 10 year old from Sidcup…
Read MoreNew manager revealed for East Cowes Vic football club
East Cowes Victoria football Club have appointed Richie Woodburn to be their new first team manager. The club received many…
Read MoreNo Brexit Party Candidate for the Island
Brexit Party Leader Nigel Farage has today announced that they will not be fielding candidates in Conservative held seats, following…
Read MoreMurder mystery at Millbrooke House
Sight for Wight has hosted its first murder mystery event. ‘Murder at Millbrooke House’ was the theme and 33 super…
Read MoreAir Ambulance takes to skies 9,000 times
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) recently flew its 9,000th mission. Their CEO, Alex Lochrane, said: “While I…
Read MoreAwards for going beyond the call of duty
Police Superintendent Sarah Jackson has praised officers, staff and partners for their work to help people on the Isle of…
Read MoreStudents’ dream trip to Big Apple
Lucky senior students from Theatretrain Isle of Wight had the trip of a lifetime, travelling to New York with other…
Read MoreIsland war memorials given Grade II status
Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, 12 war memorials on the Isle of Wight have been listed at Grade II by the…
Read MoreSpringfield staff to run for Macmillan
Six members of staff at Springfield Nursing Home in Shanklin are preparing to run a 30-mile sponsored relay run around…
Read MoreAdvice from Island Roads as winter begins to set in
Landowners are being reminded of two Island Roads campaigns that aim to keep the road network safe during the coming…
Read MoreHigh profile gardener at Riverside Centre
Gardeners are in for a rare treat next Wednesday (Nov 13) with the chance to listen to an award-winning garden…
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