Sheila wins a medal and wishes Eric could see it
IW Observer.co.ukAfter a two-year break, Freshwater Horticultural Society held its Spring Show with a big crowd thrilled to be back at…
Read MoreMonkey Haven wins silver in film awards
A gala ceremony, at Odeon’s Leicester Square, saw Monkey Haven awarded silver at this year’s Charity Film Awards. ‘The Story…
Read MoreFree allergy training for Island businesses
The Isle of Wight Council is offering free on-line allergy awareness training for Island food businesses aimed at staff involved…
Read MoreGames decided on penalties as end of the season in sight
Brading 1 v Whitecroft & Barton 1 (W&B won 5-3 on penalties) In the all-Island League Gold Cup quarter-final clash…
Read MoreDiscussion on children’s rights 200 years after Valentine’s death
Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) are holding a panel discussion on Tuesday (April 5) on how far children’s rights…
Read MoreVentnor Foodbank gets Jacqui’s £700 donation
Ventnor community foodbank has been donated £700, thanks to Jacqui Devaney of The Ventnor Sloggers. Jacqui ran 3,000 metres every…
Read MoreTaking it slow on the Island
The Isle of Wight is the latest UK destination to feature in an award-winning series of travel guides. Author and…
Read MoreIOW Marlins raise money for charity
A successful barn dance held by IOW Marlins Masters Swim Club, along with an auction and raffle, has led to…
Read MoreCourtyard Aesthetic Clinic wins top award
An Isle of Wight clinic has won a prestigious global excellence award. The Courtyard Aesthetic Clinic, Newport, was named the…
Read MoreEntertainment, exhibitions and eating at the 2022 County Show
Plans for the 121st Royal Isle of Wight County Show are ramping up as organisers prepare to offer visitors another…
Read MoreDr Who’s boat is flower bed in Ryde
Outside Waterside Pool in Ryde, and clearly visible from the road, is an old boat, now used as a flower…
Read MoreYes we cannabis!
Island company, Vecticanna, is one of just a handful of companies that has been awarded a Home Office licence to…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Diane York, Independent Celebrant
It’s November 14th, 2018. My husband of fifty plus years, and I, are touching down at London’s Heathrow airport, arriving…
Read MoreKev misses out on podium place after two punctures
Kev Chant and James Veal, of the WL-WM Cycle Race Team, competed in the Sandisons 2-Day Stage 2/3 Cat Race…
Read MorePlans to drill for oil in Arreton dropped
Campaigners were celebrating this week after the company, which hoped to drill for oil in Arreton, confirmed it would not…
Read MoreCare in the Garden is open for business
Despite Park Road, outside their popular Palmer’s Brook Nursery, being closed until April 18, Care in the Garden are still…
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