Improvement found at Christ the King College
Press ReleaseChrist the King College is celebrating significant improvements found by Ofsted in its visit earlier in the summer, which has…
Read More“No regrets” after 71 years of married life
“I’ve no regrets at all. It’s not always been easy; in fact we’ve had some hard times, but if I…
Read MoreVaccination concerns lead to protest at the IW College
By Toby Brown Protests occurred yesterday (Thursday) at the Isle of Wight College as concerned parents took their message directly…
Read MoreSwimmers cross the Solent to raise cancer charity funds
A total of 35 swimmers braved the Solent to raise more than £14,000 to support Island residents living with cancer…
Read MoreCouncil taking action over Esplanade Hotel
By Mal Butler The IW Observer understands that a Section 215 Notice is to be served on the Esplanade Hotel,…
Read MoreFears over Sandown’s water treatment plant
Serious concerns of sewer collapse and flooding in the water waste system at Sandown have been raised. Sandown the only…
Read More60 years of fashion ends as Ladies Realm closes
The two Ladies Realm shops, in Ryde and Sandown, are to close shortly ending a 60-year association with the Island.…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Paul Biddlecombe Chairman of Shanklin Voluntary Youth and Community Centre
Having grown up in Shanklin since the ’50s, supporting West Ham when we won the World Cup in 1966 (Moore,…
Read MoreHolmsey Big Brother is watching
How’s your driving? Be truthful. Are you as safe as you once were, or are you the opposite of nocturnal,…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 142
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Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 141
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Read MoreLadies in Lavender come to the Apollo
By Maureen Sullivan The Apollo Theatre are starting their 49th season of plays with Ladies in Lavender, an emotionally-charged play…
Read MoreBarry’s Club started to help the bereaved
A new informal bereavement group is being started by a widow who would like something positive to come out of…
Read MoreCharity leader pleads for £20 UC boost to remain
An Island charity chief has appealed to the government: “Keeping the £20 Universal Credit increase is the single best way…
Read MoreWalk details released for IW Walking Festival
The long-awaited Isle of Wight Walking Festival, which runs from October 9-22, has released details of the walks on offer.…
Read More130-home plan unveiled for Camp Road
Plans have been unveiled for 130 homes on Camp Road, in Freshwater — eight years after a previous attempt for…
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