Don’t miss the show of the summer
Press ReleaseThe Royal Isle of Wight County Show returns on the weekend of July 8 and 9, with a fun slice…
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Bring your pooch and join in the Fun Dog Show and watch the terrier racing (it’s fast and fun!) at…
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Mal ButlerRobbie Williams will blast out ‘Let Me Entertain You’ on Sunday night, in front of 55,000 people while, in the…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 230
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Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 11th June 1859
The Isle of Wight Observer published on June 11, 1859 recounts the following sad tale. A letter from Penang, dated…
Read MoreNewport bombing memorial service
There is a memorial service taking place for the victims of the Newport bombing taking place today (Friday) at 11am…
Read MoreA sad goodbye to ‘Mr and Mrs The Needles’
The Needles ‘legends’, Mike and Catherine Kullander, retired after a combined 86-years’ service at the Island’s most famous attraction on…
Read MoreCrowds flock to sheepdog trials
Rowlands Farm, in the shadow of Ashey Seamark, hosted the 2023 IW Sheepdog Trials, with proceeds going to the Mountbatten…
Read MoreTea with Rich – no Rich Tea!
The Isle of Wight Labour Party wants to hear your views, concerns and worries – and you can let them…
Read MoreBright ideas for your property
Outdoor lighting can significantly transform the look of your property, accentuating its features, making it more prominent, and infusing it…
Read MoreBob raises money to save lives at sea
May 2022 marked the 50th-anniversary of Dave Howlett’s sponsored row from Guernsey to the Isle of Wight. Just a year…
Read MoreJacko honours his D-Day Dad
The 81-year-old son of a paratrooper, who died during D-Day, honoured his dad with a parachute jump – on Tuesday’s…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Should private messages be made public?
Just the idea of anyone reading my text messages fills me with horror. If those on my contacts list could…
Read MoreFiggy Gig season finale
Boaters, bonnets, and Victorian swimwear were on display at CHOYD, in Yarmouth, last Friday to celebrate summer beside the Solent.…
Read MoreOctagenarians finish final 100-mile walk
Long-distance walking duo, Jill Green and Jim Catchpole, of Apse Heath, who have clocked up more than 160 years of…
Read MoreAngus honoured for his royal appointment
A Royal Navy sailor, from Brighstone, has been honoured by King Charles, after being one of 142 sailors to pull…
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