Skip to content
  • Home
  • Advanced search
  • Advertising
    • Announcements
    • For Sale Adverts
    • Services
    • Website Advertising
    • What, Where, When – our Entertainment pages
      • Boxed Advert
      • Something to look forward to… (Free)
      • Something to look forward to… (Paid)
      • Sponsored article
  • Advertising Portal
  • Basket
  • Checkout
  • Contact Us
  • Cookie Policy
  • Election Results
  • END OF LIFE FEATURE
  • Engraving Services
  • Fair
  • Funeral Director Portal
    • Funeral Director Portal (Geoff Leather)
    • Funeral Director Portal (Life Funerals)
    • Funeral Director Portal (R&P Everson)
    • Funeral Director Portal (Weaver Brothers)
    • Funeral Director Portal (William Hall)
  • Galleries
  • General Election 2024
  • INVITATION TO TENDER: THE PARADE PUBLIC TOILETS REFURBISHMENT
  • Isle of Wight Elections 2026
  • Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards 2023
  • Isle of Wight Temporary Traffic Regulation (simple)
  • Isle of Wight Temporary Traffic Regulation (table)
  • Leave a message to Alec Penstone
  • LiveBlog
  • Make a compaint
  • Meet the Isle of Wight Candidates
  • Mission Statement
  • My account
  • Newspaper Distribution
  • Official Planning Notices
  • Online Advertising 2019
  • Online Pay
  • Past Issues
  • Past Issues (30-01)
  • Past Issues (60-31)
  • Podcasts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Puzzles & Comps
  • Ryde Chick Hunt
  • spin
  • Staff
  • Subscribe
  • The Coroner Report
  • The Guide
  • The IW Observer Online Polls
  • The Royal Isle of Wight County Show 2024
  • Tips
  • TOS
  • Traffic Orders
  • Trust Payments
Top Stories
IW Observations: Real transparency or just a slogan?
Cowes WI turns pre-loved clothes into charity cash
Childcare provider praised for outstanding support
£1,000 boost gives Eagles wings for Belgium tour
From Osborne to the Somme – remembering Vere Harmsworth
Wight SAR celebrates 15 years of lifesaving
Isle of Wight planning applications: 6th Nov 2026
IW Observer 404
Young cyclist Finley races to third place
Priory Prize Day
Get your Mince Pie Marathon orders in
Prom plodders raise £375 for Shanklin Age Concern
Have your say on support services, Islanders urged
Electric vehicle parking perk ends this month
Big Knit aims for 20,000 hats to raise funds for Age UK IW
Cowes bowlers celebrate season
Sat. Nov 7th, 2026
Isle of Wight Observer News
Isle of Wight Observer News

Isle of Wight Observer News

The Island's favourite newspaper

  • Island News
    • Leading Stories
    • All News
    • Entertainment
    • Local Sports
    • Sponsored Posts
  • Newspapers
    • View past issues
    • Local Distribution
    • Digital Subscription
    • Planning Notices
  • Our Columns
    • Cabinet Connection
    • Green Fingers
    • Holmsey
    • Look back in time
    • Wight in Westminster
    • From the Council Chamber
    • Vectis View
  • Sponsored
  • Advertising
    • Advertising Options
    • For Sale Adverts
    • Family Announcements
    • Website Advertising
    • Trades & Services
    • Entertainment Pages
    • Invoice Payments
  • Contact Us
    • All Contacts
    • Anonymous Tips
    • Make a complaint
Subscribe £0.00 0
    • Home
    • 2020
    • Page 57
IW News

MP says government money for IW businesses is a step in the right direction

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 2, 2020

The government has now released funds to the tune of £62.8 million to support Island businesses and MP Bob Seely…

Read More

IW News

Isle of Wight scare event scoops double award nominations

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 2, 2020

Amphibious, sponsored by the Isle of Wight Distillery and one of Terror Island’s three mazes saw Magnus Warden, the keeper…

Read More

IW News

Free support sessions available for dancers

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 2, 2020

With Islanders following government guidance to stay at home, help the NHS and save lives the creative industries have been…

Read More

IW News

Island has a new team of Girlguide Commissioners

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 1, 2020

Following a five-year term by joint Island Commissioners Shirley Saunders and Lesley Clifford, Girlguiding IW now has a team of…

Read More

IW News

Substantial donation to help Downside Community Centre’s coronavirus support services

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 1, 2020

Isle of Wight Festival organisers, Caroline and John Giddings, have made a significant donation to Pan Together – the Isle…

Read More

IW News

Red Funnel optimises Red Jet sailings for key workers

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 1, 2020

Red Funnel Ferries has today announced it will be making further changes to its Red Jet service, as it works…

Read More

IW News

Isle of Wight ferries co-operate to maintain critical lifelines

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 1, 2020

Following the announcement that Wightlink is suspending the Fast Cat from Ryde Pier until further notice, Hovertravel is introducing ticket…

Read More

IW News

True Island teamwork saves the day

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 1, 2020

As Coronavirus has gradually shut down Island services, Vectis Radio has stepped up to help Sight for Wight (also known…

Read More

IW News

Parking charges to be suspended

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 1, 2020

Parking charges across the Island are to be temporarily suspended by the Isle of Wight Council. All council car parks…

Read More

IW News

Island Charity Independent Arts to begin running their workshops online

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 1, 2020

Island Charity Independent Arts is used to delivering workshops to communities and residential homes across the Isle of Wight as…

Read More

IW News

Check on loved ones with free photograph

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 1, 2020

A professional Ryde-based photographer was asked by a friend to take photos of some elderly Islanders to let their relatives…

Read More

IW News

New online service to help find food and other supplies

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 1, 2020

Islanders in coronavirus lockdown have a new online service to help them find food and other supplies that can be…

Read More

IW News

Local opticians offering extra support to Isle of Wight community

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 1, 2020

In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, Specsavers employees on the Isle of Wight have been going above and beyond…

Read More

IW News

Royal Isle of Wight County Show recognises the Island’s NHS workers

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 31, 2020

The Island’s Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon announced today that all NHS workers on the Island will be welcomed to attend…

Read More

IW News

Free support sessions available for dancers

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 31, 2020

With Islanders following government guidance to stay at home, help the NHS and save lives the creative industries have been…

Read More

Island Sport IW News

1st degree black belt grade for dedicated Dan Moss

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 31, 2020

Newport Shotokan Karate club member Dan Moss successfully graded for his 1st degree black belt (Sho-Dan) at a recent Shotokan…

Read More

Posts pagination

1 … 56 57 58 … 75

« Previous Page — Next Page »

  • Trending
  • Popular
  • Latest
IW Observations
IW Observations: Real transparency or just a slogan?
Nov 7, 2026
IW News
Cowes WI turns pre-loved clothes into charity cash
Nov 7, 2026
IW News
Childcare provider praised for outstanding support
Nov 7, 2026
IW Observations
IW Observations: Real transparency or just a slogan?
Nov 7, 2026
IW News
Cowes WI turns pre-loved clothes into charity cash
Nov 7, 2026
IW News
Childcare provider praised for outstanding support
Nov 7, 2026
IW Observations
IW Observations: Real transparency or just a slogan?
Nov 7, 2026
IW News
Cowes WI turns pre-loved clothes into charity cash
Nov 7, 2026
IW News
Childcare provider praised for outstanding support
Nov 7, 2026

Local Advertising

Island Sport

Island Sport
Young cyclist Finley races to third place
Nov 5 , 2026
Island Sport
Cowes bowlers celebrate season
Nov 5 , 2026
Island Sport
Football family pays tribute
Nov 3 , 2026

Sponsored Articles

Sponsored

The Foot Therapy Centre is now Wight Admiral Podiatry

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 1, 2026
Sponsored

From drama to sing-alongs: Apollo Theatre announces packed November lineup

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 29, 2026
Sponsored

A traditional Christmas at Character Inns

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 13, 2026
Sponsored

LitFest cooks up a feast for food lovers

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 6, 2026
Sponsored

Fan TC Con brings back pop culture to Newport

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 5, 2026

Holmsey

Holmsey
HOLMSEY: A weekend that wiped me out
Oct 5 , 2026
Holmsey
HOLMSEY: ‘We’re all going on a summer holiday’
Sep 21 , 2026
Holmsey
HOLMSEY: When ‘Stopping the boats’ means sending more boats
Sep 16 , 2026

Local Advertising

Our Mission Statement

The Isle of Wight Observer is a weekly free newspaper providing news, advertising and information to residents on and visitors to the Isle of Wight. Find out more.

Isle of Wight Sport

Island Sport

Young cyclist Finley races to third place

Island Sport

Cowes bowlers celebrate season

Island Sport

Football family pays tribute

Island Sport

Forlorn Ventnor while fighting Tornadoes turn match around

Island Sport

Swimmers make a splash at meet

Isle of Wight Observer News

© Copyright Isle of Wight Observer. All Rights Reserved.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT