VECTIS VIEW: Father Xavier Abbot of Quarr
Isle of Wight ObserverThere is, it seems, much Greek around, these days. Only think of the words we all have learnt to live…
Read MoreObituary – Noreen Freeman
The Island has lost a keen local historian with the passing of Mrs Noreen Freeman, in Blackwater Mill retirement home,…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Politicians with questions to answer
What’s the point of having a mind unless you can change it? Like many Islanders, I’ve voted Conservative; I was…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 154
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Read MoreThe Gilten Market returns to the Isle of Wight
A historic farming tradition came back to the Island this week, after moving to the mainland for two years due…
Read MoreWednesday Girls hand a donation to air ambulance
Yarmouth’s Wednesday Girls, who meet on a Thursday, have donated £600 to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.…
Read MoreHelp the Bumblesumas spread love on the Island
As a result of the kindness and generosity of a number of Islanders, the Bumblesuma Club, which exists to do…
Read MoreCabinet Connection – Jonathan Bacon
Cabinet Member for Environment, Heritage and Waste Management At this time of year, many years ago, seeing a star in…
Read MoreObituary – Lewis Gregory
A highly-respected chef at The Castle Inn, Newport, has died suddenly aged 23. Lewis James Gregory started school at St…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Where’s our Good Life gone?
When will it end? This damn virus is the bad news that just keeps on giving and, frankly, we’re all…
Read MoreSecond school consultation under fire from campaigners
A campaign group fighting to keep a small village primary school open are calling foul over the latest consultation process…
Read MoreWI members decorate village telephone box
Niton Women’s Institute has been busy decorating the village telephone box again following last year’s efforts which were a global…
Read MoreEast Cowes Brownies celebrate centenary
In December 1921 a Brownie pack was formed in East Cowes. The pack, now called a unit, has been meeting…
Read MoreCould you befriend an older Islander?
Age UK Isle of Wight is launching its annual Christmas Appeal to help the Island’s lonely – ‘No one should…
Read More‘Ruski’ Bob won’t answer questions
Bob Seely has spent more than £2,500 learning Russian at taxpayers’ expense, claiming that he was ‘encouraged’ to do so…
Read MoreA LOOK BACK IN TIME: Supporting families of those lost on Goodwin Sands
The front page of the Isle of Wight Observer of December 10th, 1853 carries a prominent appeal for funds to…
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