Fears for Islanders with hearing loss
Press ReleaseA severely deaf IW Observer reader is worried that the NHS will not be able to cope as services for…
Read MoreDapper chaps seen out on their bikes
A ‘posh’ group of around 70 motorcyclists took part in the annual ’Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride’ from Carisbrooke on Sunday. The…
Read MoreMoney raised to help HIOW Air Ambulance
The Island’s Catenians Association has presented a cheque for £700 to the Hants & IW Air Ambulance. The Catenians, a…
Read MoreCuts in cabinet will save money
Leader of the IW Council, Cllr Lora Peacey-Wilcox, has reshuffled her cabinet and their responsibilites, following the departure of two…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: May 25th 1878
This week we thought we’d bring you two advertisements (among many) for hair restorers published in the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 227
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Read MoreHOLMSEY: The same old politics at County Hall…
What on earth is going on at County Hall? The common sense that broke out after the last local election…
Read MoreMusic and fun at Wolverton
Huge crowds attend the Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair, returning to Shorwell on Saturday. The festival was first launched in…
Read MoreMen’s Shed is going strong after five years
Storeroom2010’s Cowes’ Men’s Shed celebrated its fifth anniversary in style on Tuesday, welcoming members to enjoy the celebration with a…
Read MoreDrop in for help with fuel grants
The Isle of Wight Council is holding a drop-in session to help ensure people don’t miss out on government support…
Read MoreGreen Fingers with Darren Everest
What a generally wet and cold spring we’ve had. We are slowly, and I mean ever so slowly, seeing a…
Read MoreGlittering night at the IW Business Awards
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards with WightFibre were presented last Friday at Cowes Yacht Haven, hosted…
Read MoreBrave James walks for next-door friend
A woman who is expecting to die in just a few months was represented by her next-door neighbour, as he…
Read MoreAnglers off to fish for England
IW High Sheriff, Dawn Haig-Thomas, presented three Island anglers with their England fishing tops, ahead of them representing the country…
Read MoreTV comic launches accessibility aids
TV and stand-up comedian, Chris McCausland, who is blind, took time out from his theatre show to present a specially-produced…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Linda Stone: Commissioner for Girlguiding on the Isle of Wight
It was with great pleasure that I accepted the invitation from Girlguiding SW England region to serve as Island commissioner.…
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