Yarmouth on ice before Christmas
Press ReleaseBy Mal Butler Yarmouth is to be transformed into a spectacular ‘Winter Wonderland’ with a synthetic ice rink in December.…
Read MoreWatch out for the killer Venus fly trap in Shanklin
The Island Savoyards are thrilled to be back at Shanklin Theatre after two years of being unable to rehearse or…
Read MoreCouncil will invest in local Island economy
The Isle of Wight Council has decided to stop buying commercial properties on the mainland after the previous Conservative administration…
Read MoreDog owners warned after poison found in forest
Vets have warned dog owners to be vigilant when walking their pets at Marks Corner on the edge of Parkhurst…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Geoff Smith – Paediatric Department Charge Nurse
Over the past year our Paediatric Emergency Department (Children’s A&E) on the Isle of has undergone a significant transformation to…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Should MPs get a pay rise?
Until last week, 11,822 Islanders were in receipt of that £20 a week uplift in Universal Credit. Incredibly, Sir Peter…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 145
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Read MoreDahlia expert’s season was bloomin’ wonderful
West Wight flower expert, Darren Everest, has been enjoying a blooming wonderful show season with his prize-winning dahlias. He began…
Read MoreNew football kit for Bembridge
Bembridge 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,…
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