Island businesses recognised in the Beautiful South awards
IW Observer.co.ukA number of Island businesses were awarded with trophies at the Beautiful South awards which were held at The Grand…
Read MoreReaders picture of the week
This week’s picture has been sent to us by Ray Cowles. He said: ” I hope this picture that I…
Read MoreCurtain Up celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee
Curtain Up Amateur Dramatic Society is to put on its 100th production to celebrate the past 70 years of the…
Read MoreCouncil considers sale of land to help charity
The Wildheart Trust has asked to be treated as a ‘special purchaser’ for a strip of Isle of Wight Council-owned…
Read More’70s icons showcased in photography exhibition
Photographer and writer, Carinthia West, will be showcasing her photography exhibition, Hanging Out, at the Quay Arts in Newport. The…
Read MoreChillerton & Rookley will keep its school
Carole DennettUnder threat primary school to stay open
Read MoreOutdoor event at St Mary’s will promote mental health
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is hosting an outdoor public event to mark Mental Health Awareness Week on May…
Read MoreParish council joins fight against gravel extraction
A parish council has joined the fight against the extraction of 900,000 tonnes of sand and gravel in the village.…
Read MoreMen’s hockey team win the 1st XI trophy
Romsey 2 v Isle of Wight 3 An undefeated season under their belts already, the men travelled to Basingstoke to…
Read MoreBorthwood Copse to be part of Ancient Canopy
Borthwood Copse near Winford has been named as one of 70 ancient woodlands to be dedicated to The Queen to…
Read MoreA LOOK BACK IN TIME: Mr Evelyn Ashley
In the nineteenth century it was not necessary for an MP to live in his constituency. On 27th April 1880,…
Read MoreNew market starting up in East Cowes Town Hall
The Italianate-style East Cowes Town Hall in York Avenue will be the setting for a new market, starting next Saturday…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Kay Marriott – High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight
I feel extremely humbled and privileged to have been chosen to be the Island’s High Sheriff for the forthcoming year,…
Read MoreFirst race of RVYC season
The Royal Victoria YC scow fleet enjoyed their first race of the season last Thursday. Race officer, Rod Hall, set…
Read MoreRandonee returns
After a three-year break, the IW Randonee returned on Sunday with more than 2,500 cyclists from across the country enjoying…
Read MoreTickets issued in safety crackdown
More than 30 tickets were handed out to motorists on the Isle of Wight last Thursday (April 28), in a…
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