New football kit for Bembridge
Press ReleaseBembridge Primary School football team has a new kit, thanks to Spence Willard Estate Agents. PE co-ordinator, Jamie Collings, explained:…
Read MoreChef Wendy Lohse makes second final in three years
By Mal Butler A Shalfleet Primary School cook has reached the national final of the LACA School Chef of the…
Read MoreFitness wall at Lanesend
A Cowes primary school has a new addition to its playground – an ActivAll Fitness Wall. Lanesend pupils will be…
Read MoreVectis Radio appears on shortlists for six awards
The shortlist for the 2021 Community Radio Awards has been revealed, with Vectis Radio nominated for six awards including the…
Read MoreStudent abseils down the Spinnaker Tower
On Saturday, Nathan White, who attends the special school St Catherine’s in Ventnor became one of the youngest people to…
Read MoreIsland kitchen company sails to victory in industry awards
A family-run company, specialising in bespoke kitchens, has taken home the title of Best Kitchen Project for the stylish renovation…
Read MoreSea trip fun for disabled children
Children with disabilities enjoyed exciting boat trips organised with the support of the children’s services team at the Isle of…
Read MoreWork to Belgrave Road to last more than a year
Preliminary works are under way at Belgrave Road in Ventnor. The main scheme, to reinstate the failed wall and road,…
Read MoreGrand Hotel fire
Firefighters were called to the former Grand Hotel at Sandown on Sunday to tackle a blaze which had broken out…
Read MoreSandown Cllr ties the knot
Sandown South IW councillor, Ian Ward was married to his long-term partner Connie Cowley in a moving ceremony in the…
Read MoreOld Rydeians reunite in Yelfs
A group of Old Rydeians from the classes of 1957-60 met up for their annual reunion at Yelf’s Hotel in…
Read MoreTrust ‘truly sorry’ for baby death
A grieving Island couple are calling for lessons to be learned after the Isle of Wight NHS Trust admitted causing…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Geoff Underwood – Founder of WightAID
Compassion. Kindness. Impact. People are inherently compassionate and kind. We’ve seen thousands of people doing their bit for their community,…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 144
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Read MoreIsland organisations win BIG biodiversity awards
The Isle of Wight Council has congratulated Arc Biodiversity and Climate and Artecology following their success at the BIG Biodiversity…
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