Unexpected encounter for two West Wighters
Press ReleaseBy Mal Butler Two West Wight men, who operate a yacht delivery service, had an unexpected encounter off the Cape…
Read MoreHolmsey – Our man considers the incredible exam results
Congratulations to all those who managed an A or A* last week, although not everyone thinks the results were merited.…
Read MoreVectis View – Paul Bingham
Following a recent exchange of correspondence in the IW Observer, I have been invited to contribute to ‘Vectis View’. For…
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Read MoreA bit of a buzz about the new boat at RNLI
A naming and dedication service, to mark the introduction of a new D class lifeboat, has been held at Cowes…
Read MoreHappy Daze are here to stay!
By Toby Brown The Island’s newest family-friendly three-day event has been forced to move venue, due to alleged bureaucracy and…
Read MoreWight Originals will help Islanders sell their wares
Wight Originals has launched an on-line market place, showcasing more than 500 products from 45 artisans across the Island. Founded…
Read More‘DISGUSTING’ Grim state of Melbourne Ardenlea Hotel exposed
The Isle of Wight Council is investigating a number of potential offences at a Shanklin hotel, after the general manager…
Read MoreKnitted aquarium bringing joy to care home residents
Residents from a Newport care home have been presented with a ‘knitted aquarium’, donated by the charity Embracing Age and…
Read MoreCharity event marks end of Operation Geranium
A charity event, at St Catherine’s Church in Ventnor, marked the end of Operation Geranium for another year. The scheme,…
Read MoreIsle of Wight brothers to cycle 500 miles in six days
Two Newport brothers, Matthew and Nicholas Earley, are cycling from Largs in Scotland to East Cowes in aid of three…
Read MoreJimi Hendrix takes to the stage at Dimbola
Iconic images of the legendary Jimi Hendrix will be on show at Dimbola Museum and Gallery, Freshwater Bay, from tomorrow…
Read MoreVectis View – Hans Bromwich
Hans Bromwich (and Digger) Campaigner for Island health services Viva Chaos and British Creativity! When I moved to Cowes in…
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Read MoreFamily fun at Travellers Joy
Two days of charity fund-raising were held by the Campaign of Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Island Pub of the Year, the…
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