New shop in Freshwater sells affordable clothes
Press ReleaseBy Mal Butler A new pre-loved clothes shop has opened in Freshwater selling affordable clothing at more realistic prices in…
Read MoreFree saplings from The Woodland Trust
Island community groups and schools have been invited to take up an offer of free saplings to plant as part…
Read MoreLetter of the week
Have some pride in the Island Dear Editor, When my husband and I visited the Island recently we were disgusted…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 22nd Jan 1901
Queen Victoria died at Osborne House on 22nd January 1901. The Isle of Wight Observer of January 26th, included extensive…
Read MoreVectis View
Kay Marriott – The duty of a High Sheriff to the Sovereign Five years ago I was invited to be…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 192
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Read MoreAnnual pilgrimage from Ryde to Quarr
Every year around the beginning of September, Christians travel through the woods at Binstead in their walk from Ryde to…
Read MoreTwo new books from Quarr Abbey monks
By Mal Butler Two new books, written by monks at Quarr Abbey, have been published. The authors, Abbot Xavier and…
Read MoreAround the Grounds
As the season draws to a close, Ventnor played their last league match, with friendlies at Ryde, Bembridge and Shanklin.…
Read MoreA chat with Hunter Davies
Mal ButlerThe question was a cheeky one: ‘Will you be looking for love on the Island again?’ Hunter Davies, journalist, author…
Read MoreGood-natured memorial match for John Adams
By Richard Priest The Island’s three rugby clubs (Isle of Wight, Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes and Ventnor) came together for…
Read MoreFootloose review
By Maureen Sullivan Last year I watched the Savoyards’ Summer Workshop present ‘We Will Rock You’ and was amazed at…
Read MoreVision that powered new EV installation
Matthew Cox, who looks after purchasing and business development for the Electric Centre in Ryde, is a bright spark and…
Read MoreStrong performances but disappointing score-line
Hampshire Counties League Three Ventnor 0 – 59 Havant 3rd XV Havant fielded a strong side with experience at a…
Read MoreCabinet Connection
Lora Peacey-Wilcox- Leader of the Isle of Wight Council As I am writing this article we hear sad news that…
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