VECTIS VIEW: John Stallard – An Island ploughman
Press ReleaseJohn Stallard – An Island ploughman Ploughing is a process, a means by which the ground is turned to bring…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: Sept 7th 1878
This is the beginning of an article in the Isle of Wight Observer of September 7th, 1878, about the loss…
Read MoreDid you ever meet HM The Queen?
We are planning to publish some local memories from people who were lucky enough to meet HM The Queen on…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Have no regrets
Have no regrets Do you ever wonder what you’ve already done for the last time? My adorable granddaughter, Audrey, just…
Read MoreIsland obituary – Tim Higginbotham
A former mayor of Yarmouth, Tim Higginbotham, has died peacefully at home, aged 74. Tim was born in Victoria Road…
Read MoreExpo is back!
Wednesday (September 14) sees the return of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, the biggest networking event…
Read MoreLetter of the week
We need our farmland Dear Editor, I read Michael Morris’ letter with interest and concern (Island Soapbox, September 2). Having…
Read MoreProtection from uncontrolled housing moves a step closer
Last night the Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet voted to restrict second home ownership, look into more homes in Newport…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 191
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Read MoreIsland theatre
By Maureen Sullivan Phew! What a lovely long hot summer – the Island’s amateur thespians have enjoyed their holidays but,…
Read MoreSixth-formers now allowed in their sixth-form building
Christ the King College (CtKC), in Newport, has resolved a long-running legal and financial dispute surrounding its sixth-form building. Governors…
Read MoreGroovy Grandad is back
A retired teacher has just published her third book in the ‘Groovy Grandad’ series. Groovy Grandad Works His Magic follows…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: John Matthews
Retired Coroner and Island historian I am frequently asked by various interest groups to give a lecture on ‘The domination…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Auntie’ gone woke
When did you last hear the Julie Covington song ‘Only Women Bleed’ on the radio? It’s rumoured the song goes…
Read MoreEducation officers dismiss official exam result figures
By Carole Dennett The Isle of Wight is languishing at the bottom of county league tables for this year’s examination…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 190
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