Boat is ready for the ‘World’s toughest row’
Press ReleaseThis week, the Mermaid Atlantic team – and a band of supporters – gathered on the bank of the River…
Read MoreGoddard’s open for Easter
It’s a measure of the great affection and respect felt for Anthony Goddard, that as he joked about all the…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 3rd April 1920
The Isle of Wight Observer published on April 3rd, 1920 tells about the first meeting on the Island of the…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Looking for a loo!
Just two years after I saw Wet Leg at Strings in Newport, I caught them again last week, headlining at…
Read MoreIW Observer Easter Chick Hunt
The Isle of Wight Observer team is working with Ryde businesses to give our loyal readers the chance to take…
Read MoreFire destroys £70,000 boat
Mal ButlerA yacht was destroyed by fire after an on-board blaze last Friday afternoon. The Saby, a Fisher 34, built in…
Read MoreMods on the march in Ryde
Around 300 people took part in the eighth March of the Mods in Ryde on Saturday, walking from venue to…
Read MoreSeasons artists complete course
Shanklin Seasons Art Class celebrated the completion of their course, with an exhibition of work opened by Lake Parish Council…
Read MoreHospitality businesses can work together for success
A group of small business owners, all working in the Island’s hospitality sector, are getting together to discuss how they…
Read MoreHomeless man thanks Islanders for welcome
A homeless man has been on the Island over the last week, as part of his bid to promote people…
Read MoreAward for voluntary duties after the late Queen’s death
The Island’s Maritime Voluntary Services has been presented with a High Sheriff Award by Kay Marriott at the Island Sailing…
Read MoreIW teachers said to be against pay deal
Disruption in Island schools looks set to continue, as the National Education Union (NEU) has recommended members reject an offer…
Read MoreMan dies in the sea off Ventnor
A man in his 40s has died after being pulled from the water off Ventnor Esplanade on Friday around 1pm.…
Read MoreOrange-aid lifeboat!
Fundraisers from Line Dance IW celebrated another successful year as they donated £1,000 to Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat (SSIL)…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Geoff Read – Chairman of AGEUK IW trustees
I have recently taken on the role of chairman of trustees for AgeUK Isle of Wight (AgeUK IW), a local…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 219
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