A winning combination
IW Observer.co.ukThe Havenstreet Real Ale Festival last weekend attracted fans of steam trains as usual, but they were also joined by…
Read MoreJennie wins silver for her shooting
Top Island shooter, Jennie Cartwright, returned home this week from the World Shooting Championships in America with a silver medal.…
Read MoreRound the Island – at breakneck speed
Drew Langdon and Miles Jennings held off their Italian rival, Maurizio Schepici, to narrowly win the 2022 Round the Island…
Read MoreProposed increase for Wightcare service fees
A proposed increase to fees for Wightcare services is to be considered by the Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet next…
Read MoreVentnor’s first ever ‘Dog Fest’
The first Ventnor ‘Dog Fest’ took place on the beach on Saturday (April 30) with more than 100 people and…
Read MorePharmacists facing abuse from patients
Staff in Isle of Wight chemists are facing abuse from patients due to the shortage of pharmacists. Some people have…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Challenge welcomes 2,000 walkers
Around 2,000 walkers took part in the Isle of Wight Challenge over the weekend. The challenge is the first event…
Read MoreKicking above their weight!
The Isle of Wight Panther Kickboxing Club struck gold at the WKO European Championships in Barnsley on Saturday. Five members…
Read MoreWalk and Talk Buggy walks
Three housing providers have organised guided buggy walks to encourage local families to get fresh air and gentle exercise over…
Read MoreQUIGGERS: I’m ferry worked up!
Due to an unforeseen incident in aisle 11 of the Croydon Sainsbury’s, Mr H is still away. The good news…
Read MoreThere’s still time to Walk the Wight
Walk the Wight is finally happening on Sunday (May 8) and you can still walk by registering on the day…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 173
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Read MoreCrackdown on parking near the crematorium
A crackdown on parking near the Isle of Wight Crematorium in Whippingham is on the cards, to prevent heavy goods…
Read MoreA new lifeguard base proposed for Sandown
A new lifeguard base is planned by Sandown Town Council on the town’s Esplanade beach. It will be a converted…
Read MoreNominations for National Lottery awards now open
A total of £1,078,240 of National Lottery funding went to 60 projects in the Isle of Wight in 2020/21, providing…
Read MoreLaurel and Hardy seen in Shanklin and Sandown
Jean Papworth and her friend, Diane Hetherington, walked from Shanklin to Sandown Pier and back dressed as Laurel and Hardy…
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