Former restaurant set to turn into flats
IW Observer.co.ukA former Ventnor restaurant is set to be turned into flats overlooking the beach. The current owners of the Waterside…
Read MoreCancer research charity really kneaded the dough
Three staff members at Grace’s Bakery, Yarmouth, have raised more than £2,000 for Cancer Research UK’s Cold-Water Challenge. Laura Smith,…
Read MoreA LOOK BACK IN TIME: A letter response…
A letter in the Isle of Wight Observer of 8th April 1854 responds to correspondence from a lady printed the…
Read MoreCould you play at the Isle of Wight Festival?
Platform One College of Music will be giving a young Island band, artist or musician the opportunity to play on…
Read MoreFarmer Jacks on the move
Farmer Jacks farm shop at Arreton Barns will be moving into its new custom-built facilities, just down the road at…
Read MoreLonger lap gives challenging rides
IW Motor Cycle Club chairman Andy Ryall, used all of his experience to plot out a challenging course which proved…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: James Attrill, IW High Sheriff, 2021-2022
It has, of course, been an honour and a privilege to be High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight for…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Paying tax is for the little people – not them!
It’s pretty common in the funeral business to have a family name over the door, even if the original owners…
Read MoreEnjoy a Ticket to Ryde this Easter weekend
Organised by Jack Up Events, with the support of Ryde Town Council, Ticket to Ryde is a well-established event now…
Read MoreAnd, they’re off!
Charity Easter duck races will take place across the Island over the weekend. Tomorrow (Saturday), Aspire, Ryde is holding its…
Read MoreWill the ‘hottest band on the planet’ fly straight to the top of the charts?
Island music lovers will be on the edge of their seats this afternoon (Friday), waiting to find out whether Island…
Read MoreEaster Eggplant at Canopy Skatepark
Skaters at all levels are welcome to enter the first ever skate competition at Canopy Skatepark in Chale Green this…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 170
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Read MoreThe 2021 Sports Achievements Awards
Medina Theatre provided the backdrop to an evening of celebration of sporting success, achievement and voluntary contributions, hosted by double…
Read MoreReaders picture of the week
This week’s picture has been captured by Leslie Cutbush who loves to visit the Wildheart Trust in Sandown and during…
Read MoreMountbatten celebrate 45 years with ‘torch run’
Mountbatten Isle of Wight has celebrated 45 years of hospice services with a special ‘torch run’. Staff teams from Mountbatten…
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