Campaigners calling for general election
Press ReleaseIslanders who think there should be a ‘General Election Now’ are invited to gather in St James’ Square in Newport…
Read MoreYoungsters receive their DofE awards
Young people from the Island have been congratulated for their efforts and achievements in The Duke of Edinburgh’s award (DofE)…
Read MoreSchool trips provide business opportunity
Rookley-based company, Education Destination, arranges study trips to the Island for schools and colleges, supported by high-quality curriculum-linked learning and…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 28th Oct 1922
The Isle of Wight Observer of October 28th, 1922 contains a long report about the breakdown of the marriage of…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Den Clare Hypnotherapist
The public has many confusing and misleading perceptions of hypnotherapy, and I have worked, for the last 42 years on…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Is Rishi really going to save us all?
Even Conservatives think their party has made a terrible mess of things. The way things have been going, I wouldn’t…
Read MoreLetter prompts allegations of Conservative ‘hypocrisy’
A letter from the leader of the Conservative group on the Isle of Wight Council alleging a “cover-up” has drawn…
Read MoreTribute to the Queen
A very special tree was planted this week in Pan Country Park by the Island’s Lord-Lieutentant, Mrs Susie Sheldon, with…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 198
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Read MoreLord-Lieutenant’s awards evening
Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Maurice Sheen, welcomed the Island’s Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Susie Sheldon, to the recent Isle of Wight Awards ceremony held…
Read MoreSandown’s Green Town success
Following a two-year hiatus, the finals for the UK’s biggest gardening competition, Britain in Bloom, returned with 46 community gardening…
Read MoreChristmas Tree Festival and ice rink may return next year
By Mal Butler The Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival will not happen again this year – but there is a glimmer…
Read MorePresentation to mark work on biodiversity
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has recognised the efforts of the Eco Church Group at St Helen’s…
Read MoreWrite a will and help the animals
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is offering Isle of Wight residents a free on-line will-writing service. The process, managed by specialist…
Read MoreVintage tractor run raises charity funds
A tractor run, organised by the Vectis Vintage Tractor and Engine Club, raised £260 for the IW Prostate Cancer Support…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Tim Gibbs, owner of Yarmouth Pharmacy
The government wants pharmacists to help ease GP workloads but the reality is that English pharmacies are already struggling to…
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