Calling all Dancing Queens!
IW Observer.co.ukOn Friday, July 1, Jack Up Events are hosting an evening guaranteed to have the feel-good factor. Taking place at…
Read MoreRyde Chorus is 30 years old
Ryde Chorus celebrated its 30th anniversary with a party at Northcourt Manor, Shorwell, last Friday (June 10). Among those attending…
Read MoreRallying welcomed back to the Island
The Isle of Wight Car Club (IWCC) and sponsors, Rally Replay, are bringing back rallying to the Island, more than…
Read MoreIsland ready to rock
Mal ButlerThe Island is ready to rock this weekend as thousands of people arrive for the Isle of Wight Festival, with…
Read MoreWater safety for children
Water safety sessions will be delivered to more than 600 local children this week at the West Wight Sports and…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 179
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Read MoreUKSA gets young Islanders afloat
UKSA has announced that it has received a Tesco community grant which will be put towards its ‘Test the Water’…
Read MoreA LOOK BACK IN TIME: The Eastern Monarch
On June 3rd 1859 the Eastern Monarch, described as a spendid ship, caught fire while moored off Spithead with the…
Read MoreEnjoy the annual beer celebration!
On Wednesday (June 15) it will be Beer Day Britain, the UK’s annual celebration of beer. Whether you enjoy drinking…
Read MoreReaders picture of the week
This week’s picture of a our very own native red squirrel has been sent to us by Clare Jacobs. Have…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Heather Humber MBE, 50 years of service as a councillor
In 1972, after having been involved in various community activities for some years, I was persuaded to stand for election…
Read MoreMeet a field full of experts
What do you get if you cross the Commanding Officer of The Queen’s Colour Squadron with a goat farmer and…
Read More‘Puffing Billy’ does 1,000- mile cycle ride for charity
Four cyclists have ridden nearly 1,000 miles from Orkney to the Island to raise money for Mountbatten Hospice and KissyPuppy.…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Goodbye dad
In an ideal world, those we love would never suffer; in an ideal world, those we love would go on…
Read MoreRow over ‘dodgy’ IW funding deal
Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, was accused of being involved in a ‘dodgy’ deal this week after he issued…
Read MoreNew defibrillators available for public
Two new defibrillators for public use have recently been installed on the Island. Managing director of Hurst, Jevon Kennedy, welcomed…
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