Back to business as usual at the council?
Carole Dennettby Carole Dennett The IW Observer reported on our front page five weeks ago (July 21) that the new leader…
Read MoreDay at the Bay raises £5,000
Mal ButlerA ‘Day at the Bay’ helped raise £5,000 for Freshwater Independent Lifeboat on Sunday. A large crowd enjoyed local group,…
Read MorePeter Pan Forever – a ‘true triumph’
By Philip Fryer At the Apollo Youth Theatre, at the beginning of August, Peter Pan Forever, written by Karl Whitmore…
Read MoreSecond charity bike ride for Hurst team
W Hurst employees took part in their second charity bike ride on Sunday, visiting all of the company’s Island branches.…
Read MoreLearn about the art and science of Coffee
A major investment of more than £100,000 has seen Rookley-based Island Tea & Coffee (ITC) open a state-of-the-art Coffee Roasting…
Read More‘Murdered to Death’ is at Shanklin Theatre
You’re invited to Bagshot Manor, the home of wealthy widow Mildred Bagshot and her orphaned niece, Dorothy. They’re looking forward…
Read MoreJumping for charity
Brave volunteers threw themselves out of planes earlier this month, to raise funds for their favourite charities. Volunteer Pat Metcalf…
Read MoreBehind the Curtain – an ‘excellent’ show
By Roz Whistance It was written to showcase young talent, and to highlight issues tackled by two Island charities. A…
Read MoreQUIGGERS: Mr H is busy hosing garlic off his Crocs; I’ve happily slid behind his desk
I’ve been lucky to have a lovely week’s holiday in Kent; I noticed several things. There is a lot more…
Read MoreFall in love all over again – with your perfect dress
Bellemariee Bridal are inviting you to join them at their grand re-opening day, next Saturday (September 2) from midday until…
Read MoreCountdown to the Island’s biggest and best garden fair
The Island’s largest Garden Fair is returning on September 2 and 3, offering family-friendly fun for everyone. In the Hare…
Read MoreCome on Nipper!
Organizers of the annual celebration of our home, Isle of Wight Day, are on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers willing…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Colin Palmer – Director and investor of Wight Community Energy
The cost of energy has become a big concern. The market for power is extremely volatile and recent price spikes…
Read MoreIW Pride weekend event was fabulous
Isle of Wight Pride more than made up for the bad weather postponement from July, with a fabulous weekend featuring…
Read MoreQuiz gives Alzheimer Café a £600 boost
This year’s community quiz at Trinity Theatre was for the benefit of the Alzheimer Café. Over several years the annual…
Read MoreIsland Steam Fair is now in its 48th year
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway continues to provide ‘an unforgettable adventure through time’ and, from today (Friday) and over…
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