Chris celebrates 40 years nursing
Press ReleaseA registered nurse has marked 40 years of service to the Island’s NHS. In 1980 Chris Couch trained to become…
Read MoreBoot sale buyers boost fundraising
Two Island charities have benefitted from the weekly car boot sale at Calbourne Recreation Centre over the past year. Cheques…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Jonathan Thornton – President of the IW Chamber of Commerce and MD of PC Consultants
We live in somewhat crazy times where so much is uncertain and life is changing constantly, and now, more than…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Those were the days!
It’s always hard to predict the future, but it’s safe to say there’s probably more chance of Island Line and…
Read MoreBiscoes Column: When should you extend your lease?
If you own leasehold property, as opposed to freehold, you have a temporary right to occupy the property which is…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 4th Nov 1905
This week we have reports of two court cases from the Isle of Wight Observer of November 4th, 1905 involving…
Read MoreJJ says thank you!
By Carole Dennett This picture should make Islanders who intervened when they saw a man beating his dog “incredibly proud”…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 199
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Read MoreDignity in Dying rally finds new supporters
A rally held on October 17 to promote the right to end your own life was feted as “a fantastic…
Read MoreDarren conkers the competition
By Mal Butler IW Observer gardening expert, Darren Everest, came, saw and conkered to become ‘Island Champion’ at the Sun…
Read MoreHamlet: the return from Ad Lib Theatre
By Maureen Sullivan After selling out – with a waiting list – for their open-air performances in June, Ad Lib…
Read MoreFreshwater Library proves the ‘Write Place’ for book launch
Freshwater Library proved the perfect venue for a book launch ‘The Write Place Collection of Stories Volume I’ on Friday…
Read MoreIsland comes second in spooky rankings
The Isle of Wight has been named the second most haunted county in England, just in time for Hallowe’en. A…
Read MoreJourney’s End with young Island talent
Island-based professional theatre company, Theatre Reviva, has cast two local A-level students, Tom Howarth (IW College) and Fred Valvona (Christ…
Read MoreLights out at the Hare and Hounds
By A & S Whitewood Vectis 40s Vintage is a group of like-minded people who enjoy the 1940s era, including…
Read MoreMore anti-social behaviour in Lake
Members of Lake Parish Council are calling for more police action to combat increased anti-social behaviour in Lake and across…
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