Long term Firefighter retires
Press ReleaseFreshwater Fire Station has said farewell to its much-loved colleague and friend Firefighter Phil Ryder who has retired after nearly…
Read MoreIsland obituary – Michael Davidson
A well-known Bembridge farmer, shooter and motorsport enthusiast, Mike Davidson, has died aged 79. Mike was born on the Island,…
Read MoreA chat with Leo Sayer…
By Carole Dennett There were some momentous things happening in 1973. The UK joined the European Economic Community, Princess Anne…
Read MoreIsland primary schools bottom of the league
The latest government statistics bring more bad news for Island education, with our primary school sector joining GCSE and A-level…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Christine Jackson, Sandown Green Town Volunteers
Who are Sandown Green Town Volunteers (SGTVs)? You may have seen us, in our hi-viz vests, working about Sandown, undeterred…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Taxing issues for entrepreneurs…
Jesus encouraged the well-off to open their hands to the poor. He said they should rejoice in the blessings they…
Read MoreCould wading bird change West Acre Park permission?
An ‘error’ has been found in the controversial West Acre Park planning application as protected curlews have been left out…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 194
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Read MoreSailing for all legs or no legs!
A group of amputees has spent a weekend in Cowes overcoming their disabilities and learning the basics of sailing. The…
Read MoreNew Island Plan is in troubled waters
Attempts to get a new planning strategy in place for the Isle of Wight appear beset with challenges. Preparations for…
Read MoreJoan at 105
A 105-year-old had a birthday to remember as she was inundated by more than 2,300 cards and a visit from…
Read More‘Incredible experience’ for two Island photographers
By Mal Butler Top Island photographers, Sienna Anderson and Paul Blackley, were given first-hand experience of the Ocean Youth Trust…
Read MoreBig clean up at Colwell Bay
A group of Yarmouth Sailing Club members and friends took part in a beach clean at Cowell Bay picking up…
Read MoreHaylands Horticultural Society Show
Following a two-year gap, the Haylands Horticultural Show once again took centre stage at Ryde United Reformed Church. Although the…
Read MoreLetter of the week
A wasted opportunity Dear Editor, Dr Lesley Stevens can’t have it both ways, (Recommended changes to mental health services, IW…
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