A 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
Press ReleaseBy 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…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: John Stallard – An Island ploughman
John 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,…
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