Impressive jubilee cake
IW Observer.co.ukA special jubilee cake, made by 71-year-old Sue Martin, was cut by High Sheriff, Kay Marriott, at the Independent Arts…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Hazel Wyld, Stroke survivor
My thoughts often turn to Christianity and the power of prayer. Years ago I read a story which never left…
Read MoreCabinet Connection – Cllr Phil Jordan, Cabinet member for infrastructure, highways PFI and transport
I’m incredibly pleased to announce that we are beginning to roll out the rental of e-bikes in some key towns.…
Read MoreCollege students create enrichment pieces for primates at Monkey Haven
Animal management students from the IW College recently created a range of enrichment pieces for the primates at Monkey Haven…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: The death of cash
In my youth, every penny I had to my name was kept in my hip pocket. You couldn’t do it…
Read MoreFamily pub’s new owners
Mal ButlerPublicans Liam White and Simon Cant have added the Crown Inn, Shorwell, to their growing business interests. The business partners…
Read MoreHalf-marathon to raise money for six-year-old
Scott Howard will be walking a half-marathon (13¼ miles)across the Island to fundraise for his six-year-old great nephew, Josh, who…
Read MoreA special anniversary for Shorwell Midsummer Fair
Huge crowds turned up to celebrate the 60th Shorwell Midsummer Fair in the grounds of the village’s Northcourt House on…
Read MoreCelebrate the best of the Island
The Royal Isle of Wight County Show returns this weekend with a bumper two-day event. The show last took place…
Read MoreFantastic festival
Wet Leg’s performance at the Isle of Wight Festival on Sunday afternoon drew a crowd so big that the Big…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 180
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Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: Get ready for the heatwave
Well, if you were wondering when summer was going to arrive, then the wait is over with temperatures soaring this…
Read MoreBBC’s One Show visits the Island
Millions of viewers of the BBC’s One Show watched Professor Ben Garrod visit the Dinosaur Isle Museum in Sandown with…
Read MoreSavoyards’ showstopping glamorous golden gala
The Island Savoyards celebrated their golden anniversary with an evening of entertainment that was a treat for the audience at…
Read MoreSaints legend to visit the Island
Southampton football legend and ultra-endurance charity challenge fund-raiser, Francis Benali MBE, took time ahead of his June 25 visit to…
Read MoreA LOOK BACK IN TIME: Three diverse snippets
Three very diverse snippets caught our eye in the Isle of Wight Observer of 11th June 1910. We hope that…
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