Isle of Wight Observer Issue 174
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Read MoreRNIB receives funding boost
IW Observer.co.ukA Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) service has received a funding boost from Simplyhealth, a provider of health…
Read MoreIsland accountancy business owner wins prestigious award
Lucy Johnson, owner of Isle Book-keep recently won Sole Practitioner of the Year, at Xero’s prestigious annual awards, held in…
Read MoreWight Materials Handling receive award certificate
Wight Materials Handling, in Shalfleet, has been awarded the Certificate of Accreditation by the UK Materials Handling Association (UKMHA). The…
Read MoreIsland brass bands raise over £1,000 for Ukraine
An Island brass band extravaganza has raised more than £1,000 for the people of war-torn Ukraine. Three bands, Abbey Brass,…
Read MoreNew ‘High Harm’ team to reduce violent crime
IW Police has set up a newly-established ‘High Harm’ team, which will be headed by Inspector Alison Attwood, who has…
Read MoreCHC survey seeks a wide range of views
Cowes Harbour Commission is running a survey to find out what harbour-users and local residents think about the facilities provided,…
Read MoreTake a trip to see an iconic garden
Ventnor Botanic Garden Friends’ Society is hosting a trip to the flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural Society, Wisley. RHS…
Read MoreIan wins Chris Snape Trophy
The 2022 Chris Snape Memorial Trophy, an event at Newport & District Rifle Club, is an against-the-clock competition with competitors…
Read MoreIW fuel poverty soon to double
Local energy-saving charity, The Footprint Trust, has warned that the percentage of Island households suffering from fuel poverty will double.…
Read MoreMajority of planning appeals not upheld
Planning decision making on the Isle of Wight has been hailed as very good. Statistics, released by the Isle of…
Read MoreRepairs not needed!
The owners of the derelict Ocean Hotel in Sandown have appealed a section 215 notice ordering them to clean up…
Read MorePub landlord lands at Shanklin Theatre
Comedian Al Murray’s ‘Gig For Victory’ tour landed at Shanklin Theatre recently and played to a packed house, with a…
Read MoreSuccess for Cowes Art Show fundraising event
The success of a recent fund-raising event in Cowes has meant a sailing charity is able to welcome more disabled…
Read MoreHigh accolade for village pub
The White Lion in Niton has been awarded an AA Rosette for the standard of its food after an inspection…
Read MoreNew race village for historic race
The Island Sailing Club (ISC) is working with Cowes Yacht Haven to stage a ‘Round the Island Race Village’, which…
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