Paddle Steamer Waverley set to receive her new boilers
Isle of Wight ObserverFollowing a very successful Appeal to raise £2.3 million to replace her boilers, paddle steamer Waverley was moved by tug…
Read More‘All In One’ gift shop celebrates anniversary with a renovation
Shanklin’s ‘All In One’ Gift Shop, in the Old Village, celebrated it’s 5th Anniversary, with a major renovation ahead of…
Read MoreIsland members of Girlguiding help their fellow Australian guides
With Australia Day on the 26th January members of Girlguiding Isle of Wight decided to not only think of their…
Read MoreSchool pupils get safety talk as St Mary’s work continues
Hunnyhill primary school pupils have been given a valuable safety lesson by Island Roads staff. All school children attended the…
Read MoreMP invites Island groups to take advantage of grant funding
MP Bob Seely is calling Island charities, groups and associations to take advantage of grant funding available through the Isle…
Read MoreSpecial certificate to mark ten years on tap for pub landlord
Sandown Mayor Gary Young has presented Kevin Barclay-Jay, the Landlord of Sandown’s Tap Public House, on Avenue Road, with a…
Read MoreBridge strengthening scheme hampered by weather & vandalism
An Island Roads scheme to strengthen Blackrock Bridge Alverstone, on the Sandown to Newport cycleway, is being frustrated by vandalism…
Read MoreLast chance for early bird entry to Round The Island Race 2020
With just a few days to go until Early Bird entries close on 1 st February, competitors are encouraged to…
Read MoreSeely welcomes Green Light for new ice rink at Smallbrook
The Island’s MP – Bob Seely – has welcomed the decision of Secretary of State for Communities, Housing & Local…
Read MoreCommonwealth War Grave Commemoration in Sandown
Sandown Town Council commemorated the Centenary of the death of Corporal A J Hamm, at Sandown Christ Church Churchyard on…
Read MoreMetal Detecting Club holds annual presentation evening
Vectis Searchers Metal Detecting Club held there annual presentation evening on Saturday 25th January in Newport with various trophies being…
Read MoreThe Spirit of the Orient Dragon crosses the Solent!
On Saturday 25th , Robin Hill’s Chinese lions and dragon procession ventured to the Southampton City Chinese New Year celebration…
Read MoreVectis u13s travelled to Southsea for their first games of the season
Vectis u13s travelled to Southsea for a three way header for their first games of the season against USP and…
Read MoreRoad blocked after Landrover rolled onto its side
On the first day that the main road into Godshill from Newport was closed for essential bridge repairs, an alternative…
Read MoreIsle of Wight NHS Trust strengthens its Board
The senior team at Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been strengthened by the arrival of a new Non-Executive Director…
Read MoreIsland VI Form students collaborate with local business
Flower Garden, run by Jayne Roberts and her team of experienced florists, recently set the Fashion & Textiles students at…
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