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Press ReleaseI used to argue that we should remove national party politics from local government. I still think that would be…
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The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown has teamed up with the IW Observer to give away a pair of tickets…
Read MoreSchool transport seats available
A short window for applications for ‘privilege seats’ on school buses for the 2023/24 academic year has been opened by…
Read MoreSchool place plan briefing
Parents and anyone interested in school place planning are invited to attend a public meeting to find out more about…
Read MoreWatch the greatest love story ever told
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men Theatre Company will be returning to the Isle of Wight on Wednesday, July 26, with their…
Read MoreHolmsey: Our country’s in a financial mess!
Glastonbury tickets were £335 this year, up 20 per cent from last time. As an event organiser, I have some…
Read MoreWould you like to sing?
Concert-goers from across the Island will have the opportunity to sample the ‘new’ Ryde Chorus next Saturday (July 8) at…
Read MoreWin a pair of tickets to see Jim Towey at Quarr Abbey
Win a pair of tickets to an evening with trusted advisor and personal friend of Mother Teresa, Jim Towey, including…
Read MoreDarren’s dahlias delight the judges
IW Observer gardening expert, Darren Everest, struck gold at the weekend’s Blenheim Palace Flower Show awards. Darren admitted: “The weather…
Read MoreDon’t miss the greenest event on the Isle of Wight
The Going Electric event returns to the IW College next month after 2022’s successful inaugural event, and it’s all set…
Read MoreNew sales director starts at Red Squirrel Property Shop
Red Squirrel Property Shop has announced the appointment of Ross Taylor, formerly of Fine and Country, as the company’s new…
Read MoreSchool pupils take part in wartime experience
School-children from both the Island and mainland, experienced what it was like at the start of World War II when…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: July 3rd 1858
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 3rd July 1858 included the following story under the heading of Naval Reminiscences.…
Read MoreA single council for Hampshire and IW?
The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has “real concerns” about the government’s plans to “lump” the Island’s council…
Read MoreBook inflation-busting fun for next weekend
Next weekend (July 8 and 9) sees the return of the Royal Isle of Wight County Show. The event has…
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