Gallybaggers galore
IW Observer.co.ukThere will be no crows in Chillerton this week because the scarecrow festival is back! The biennial celebration of straw…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 177
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Read MoreReaders picture of the week
This week’s picture was captured by Stephen Johnson whilst out for a walk – a very well spotted image of…
Read MoreHome-Start UK CEO visits Home-Start IW
Home-Start Isle of Wight recently received a visit from Peter Grigg, CEO of Home-Start UK. Peter was introduced to the…
Read MoreNorthwood Jubilee Picnic in the Park
A free community event, to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, will take place in Cowes on Sunday, June 5, from…
Read MoreSeaside sevens sunny success
Ventnor RFC hosted the South Island Sevens weekend rugby tournament, sponsored by Snows, with spectators not disappointed by the fast-paced…
Read MoreA LOOK BACK IN TIME: the ‘Christian people of Ryde’
A letter to the Isle of Wight Observer of the 29th May 1920 asks the ‘Christian people of Ryde’ to…
Read MorePint-sized leader is still up for the battle
Mal ButlerIt’s been a roller-coaster 12 months, but this week IW Council Leader, Lora Peacey Wilcox, claimed: “It’s full steam ahead…
Read MoreRedundancies possible at composite company
Composite manufacturing company, Gurit, based in Newport has confirmed that it is consulting staff over 14 redundancies. A spokesman for…
Read MoreEmotional rideout in memory of Louie
Nearly 100 motorbikes, trikes and scooters took part in an emotional rideout to celebrate what would have been the 13th…
Read MoreIsland band plays to massive crowd
Coach Party, a local four-piece indie band, played to a sold out stadium show in Paris on Saturday (May 21).…
Read MoreCabinet Connection- Cllr Karl Love – Cabinet member for adult social care, public health
The war in Ukraine reaches out, penetrating UK boarders, significantly increasing our living costs and creating battles of a very…
Read MoreParty time in Ryde
Head ONTO THE STREET in Ryde for the Jubilee celebrations on Saturday, June 4, as there will be a showcase…
Read MoreFood back on the menu in popular Shalfleet inn
The New Inn, Shalfleet, is now open seven days a week for food. The pub was taken over several weeks…
Read MoreHarwoods honours
Harwoods on Lushington Hill hosted the Isle of Wight Divison Football Association League winners’ awards, with Mrs Jo Harwood presenting…
Read MorePlans for two holiday lodges bite the dust
Campaigners in Bembridge were celebrating last week after the Planning Inspectorate turned down an application to build two holiday lodges…
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