A LOOK BACK IN TIME: Practical jokes
IW Observer.co.ukThis account of a man brought before the magistrates, which appeared in the Isle of Wight Observer of 26th June…
Read MorePeople urged to stay safe as new COVID wave hits the Island
With an increase in cases of COVID-19 across the Island, people are again being urged to do all they can…
Read MoreAll change on parish council
Havenstreet and Ashey Parish Council have elected Cllr Sue Lyons as the new chairman of the council, with Cllr Karen…
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS: Innovative use of technology at Dover Park Primary School
Children at Dover Park Primary School have been using virtual reality (VR) headsets to help them re-engage with their learning…
Read MoreLess than one in 10 IW burglaries solved
Carole DennettA major investigation has revealed that the proportion of unsolved burglaries on the Isle of Wight is twice the national…
Read MoreIsland not included in investment plans
The body which plans the South East’s transport needs to boost the region’s economy has published its investment strategy for…
Read MoreImpressive jubilee cake
A special jubilee cake, made by 71-year-old Sue Martin, was cut by High Sheriff, Kay Marriott, at the Independent Arts…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Hazel Wyld, Stroke survivor
My thoughts often turn to Christianity and the power of prayer. Years ago I read a story which never left…
Read MoreCabinet Connection – Cllr Phil Jordan, Cabinet member for infrastructure, highways PFI and transport
I’m incredibly pleased to announce that we are beginning to roll out the rental of e-bikes in some key towns.…
Read MoreCollege students create enrichment pieces for primates at Monkey Haven
Animal management students from the IW College recently created a range of enrichment pieces for the primates at Monkey Haven…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: The death of cash
In my youth, every penny I had to my name was kept in my hip pocket. You couldn’t do it…
Read MoreFamily pub’s new owners
Mal ButlerPublicans Liam White and Simon Cant have added the Crown Inn, Shorwell, to their growing business interests. The business partners…
Read MoreHalf-marathon to raise money for six-year-old
Scott Howard will be walking a half-marathon (13¼ miles)across the Island to fundraise for his six-year-old great nephew, Josh, who…
Read MoreA special anniversary for Shorwell Midsummer Fair
Huge crowds turned up to celebrate the 60th Shorwell Midsummer Fair in the grounds of the village’s Northcourt House on…
Read MoreCelebrate the best of the Island
The Royal Isle of Wight County Show returns this weekend with a bumper two-day event. The show last took place…
Read MoreFantastic festival
Wet Leg’s performance at the Isle of Wight Festival on Sunday afternoon drew a crowd so big that the Big…
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