LOOK BACK IN TIME: 4th Nov 1905
Press ReleaseThis 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…
Read MoreCampaigners calling for general election
Islanders who think there should be a ‘General Election Now’ are invited to gather in St James’ Square in Newport…
Read MoreYoungsters receive their DofE awards
Young people from the Island have been congratulated for their efforts and achievements in The Duke of Edinburgh’s award (DofE)…
Read MoreSchool trips provide business opportunity
Rookley-based company, Education Destination, arranges study trips to the Island for schools and colleges, supported by high-quality curriculum-linked learning and…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 28th Oct 1922
The Isle of Wight Observer of October 28th, 1922 contains a long report about the breakdown of the marriage of…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Den Clare Hypnotherapist
The public has many confusing and misleading perceptions of hypnotherapy, and I have worked, for the last 42 years on…
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