Classic cars and Tintanic in Cowes
IW Observer.co.ukAround 50 classic cars and buses from both the Island and mainland were polished and on display at the Cowes…
Read MoreHat trick of wins for Dark’n’Stormy
Mal ButlerIan Atkins’ GP42 Dark’n’Stormy achieved an historic triple triumph at Saturday’s Round the Island Race. The yacht took the Monohull…
Read MoreBlackBox Theatre perform Bouncers
BlackBox Theatre Company is one of the south’s leading small-scale, professional touring companies. They bring exciting theatre to smaller communities…
Read MoreRound the Island on Shanks’ pony
Steve Orchard, the ‘Iron Man’ of Freshwater Bay Golf Club, completed one of his stiffest charity challenges to date by…
Read MoreGoing Electric will be an ‘exciting ride’
The first ever Going Electric event will take place at the Isle of Wight College on Sunday, July 31, and…
Read MoreIsland Theatre
Maureen SullivanWelcome to the July theatre line up! In summer it’s good to get outside, so bring a picnic and come…
Read MoreLooking forward to Ventnor Day
Ventnor Day, which takes place at Ventnor Park tomorrow (Saturday) between noon-6pm, promises to be bigger and better than ever.…
Read MoreCountry Fun
The Isle of Wight Royal County Show was back last weekend for the first time since 2019, celebrating its 121st…
Read MoreGoing totally locally in Ryde
The National Totally Locally Fiver Fest Campaign which starts tomorrow (July 2) and runs until July 16, see’s Ryde join…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 181
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Read MoreA LOOK BACK IN TIME: Practical jokes
This account of a man brought before the magistrates, which appeared in the Isle of Wight Observer of 26th June…
Read MorePeople urged to stay safe as new COVID wave hits the Island
With an increase in cases of COVID-19 across the Island, people are again being urged to do all they can…
Read MoreAll change on parish council
Havenstreet and Ashey Parish Council have elected Cllr Sue Lyons as the new chairman of the council, with Cllr Karen…
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS: Innovative use of technology at Dover Park Primary School
Children at Dover Park Primary School have been using virtual reality (VR) headsets to help them re-engage with their learning…
Read MoreLess than one in 10 IW burglaries solved
A major investigation has revealed that the proportion of unsolved burglaries on the Isle of Wight is twice the national…
Read MoreIsland not included in investment plans
The body which plans the South East’s transport needs to boost the region’s economy has published its investment strategy for…
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