Grand Hotel fire
Press ReleaseFirefighters 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…
Read MoreBus museum marks 25 year anniversary
Members of the IW Bus and Coach Museum made a commemorative excursion on one of their vehicles last Sunday (Sept…
Read MoreFlu jabs available for all IW children
Parents are being urged to take up the offer of having their children vaccinated against flu to reduce the spread…
Read MoreSolicitor runs trademark dispute to a happy end
An Island solicitor is celebrating a High Court success by running the London Marathon. Michael Coyle, of Lawdit Solicitors in…
Read MoreWet Leg unleash a second single
June 2021 saw the arrival of brand new Isle of Wight band, Wet Leg, with their debut single Chaise Longue…
Read MoreAge UK Powder Run
Colourful fundraisers turned out in force for the Age UK Isle of Wight Powder Run on Saturday, with more than…
Read MoreRyde swimming club welcomes new funds
Ryde Swimming Club, based at the Waterside Pool, has received a grant of over £2,000 from the Made by Sport,…
Read MorePumpkin pie on the menu for Yarmouth School pupils
By Mal Butler The mystery of some big leaves appearing in a garden next to Yarmouth Primary School over the…
Read MoreMuch loved exhibition of Island landscapes
Head along to Ventnor Botanic Gardens from tomorrow (Oct 2), until Sunday, October 10, to view an exhibition featuring fantastic…
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