Visibility rules could put paid to dog field plans
Isle of Wight ObserverAn application to set up a secure dog walking and training facility, in Newchurch, has met with mixed reactions. Plans…
Read MoreThe Steam Railway Proms
Experience live light music in the park, as the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra returns to Havenstreet for their Steam…
Read MoreMusical magic in Newport church
A recent evening of music, at St John’s Church in Newport, saw the church choir entertain with a ‘Magic of…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Hugh Griffiths – Trustee of Newclose County Cricket Ground
My 75-year-old Isle of Wight cricket journey has brought me to my volunteer role as a Trustee of Newclose County…
Read MoreIW Observer 236
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Read MoreCall for national body to object to house plans
Isle of Wight CPRE, The Countryside Charity, has asked Natural England to object to a proposed development of 56 homes…
Read MoreA message of love at Quarr
The recent talk by Jim Towey, a close friend of the late Mother Teresa of Calcutta, at Quarr Abbey was…
Read MoreVandalism in Newport
Police have confirmed that roof tiles which smashed onto the pavement in High Street, Newport, twice this week were thrown…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Susie Sheldon – HM Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight
The Island Games in Guernsey 2023 – what an extraordinary event! Twenty-two non-nation state Islands (from Estonia, Sweden, Denmark, Gozo,…
Read MoreLively Wightlink protest gets honking support
Around 60 protestors – joined by Rosie, the dog – staged a demonstration on Ryde seafront last Saturday about Wightlink’s…
Read MoreCitizen’s Advice reorganisation
The Island’s Citizens Advice service, a charity that gives free, independent, impartial and confidential advice to anyone who needs it,…
Read MoreSpoken word festival packs the River Room
The inaugural West Wight WordFest took place, at the town’s community hall, on Friday and Saturday, and was a huge…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: We don’t need no education!
Around seven per cent of Britain’s children attend private schools. Be honest, if you had the money, would you pay…
Read MoreMila donates her hair to Little Princess Trust
A six-year-old girl is having her flowing locks cut and donating her hair to the Little Princess Trust. Mila Roper,…
Read MoreCalvin takes on a tough challenge
Motorcycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats and back may not be the toughest of challenges – unless you do…
Read MoreLove your local flower show
With summer in full swing, the start of the great British flower show season has started. Last Saturday was Brighstone…
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