LOOK BACK IN TIME: May 9th 1903
Press ReleaseThe Isle of Wight Observer of 9th May, 1903 carried news that local sailmakers Ratsey & Lapthorn had been commissioned…
Read MoreCouncillors on the move
It seems likely that a new group of Isle of Wight councillors is to be set up in the coming…
Read MoreNew faces at the bar
The Sun Inn, Calbourne, has new owners, Jake Rigby and Peter Greenhalgh, who took over the pub this week. They…
Read MoreEast Cowes chain gang gets together
The 25th anniversary of the formation of the East Cowes Town Council, which included volunteers taking part in the Big…
Read MoreYoung enterprise awards
Young entrepreneurs were quizzed on their latest ventures by local business professionals as part of the IW grand final of…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Like something out of a fairytale…
What a terrific occasion it was, although during the ceremony, as the flunkies struggled to drape that glorious gold cape…
Read More£252,476,611 so far…
Island Roads has received more than £250 million of public money during the first ten years of the controversial PFI…
Read MorePharmacies need ‘realistic funding’
A leading Island pharmacist has said the new government ‘Pharmacy First’ scheme will do nothing to ease the pressure on…
Read MoreYoung standard bearer does the Island proud
The Coronation was a proud moment for Tristan Allen, the standard bearer for the Brighstone & District Branch of the…
Read MoreHearing date to be set for decision on Ocean Hotel
Cllr Ian Ward has revealed the next stage in the long-running saga of the Ocean Hotel, on Sandown’s seafront, will…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Michael Ward Senior Partner – Ward House Mortgages and Life / Proprietor – Ryde branch of the Yorkshire Building Society
When I opened up my business in 1988 there were ten building societies and five banks. By August there will…
Read MoreGoing Electric back for 2023
After a highly successful event last year, the second ‘Going Electric’ event will take place at the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 225
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Read MoreThe Isle of Wight Rural Awards IW Small Business of the Year – 2022
I’m Char, and I am founder of Duxmore Botanics, an award-winning body care and home fragrance brand. I am a…
Read MoreIsland Theatre
It’s May – summer is just around the corner and there are two more bank holidays to look forward to…
Read MoreDesign competition for young creatives
If you’re aged between 14 and 25, and are looking for a chance to show off your creative skills, you…
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