Lifeguard team gets recognition
Isle of Wight ObserverSandown Mayor, Alex Lightfoot, and his deputy, Cllr Ian Fletcher, presented members of the Sandown Beach Lifeguard Team with framed…
Read MoreCovid memorial in Northwood Park
A new memorial to those who lost their lives during the Covid pandemic has been unveiled by former council leader…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Becky Daley CEO of Isle of Wight Day CIC
“Community” is so important. Over the past few years, I think that I have learned what “community” looks like. It’s…
Read MoreEasy parking for your boat
In a move set to revolutionise the marine industry, both Trinity Landing and Town Quay now have an easy-to-use smartphone…
Read MoreShanklin has a cracking ground – that’s official
Volunteers at Shanklin Football Club have received the Grounds Team of the Year Award. Volunteer groundsman, Mick Newnham, received the…
Read MoreBay CE has a visit from Bishop of Portsmouth
Bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt Rev Dr Jonathan Frost, visited The Bay CE School on September 6. He met with…
Read MoreEnjoy the benefits of cold water swimming
Community-interest company, Swim The Wight, has been awarded a grant to promote the benefits of cold-water swimming and sea-based activities…
Read MoreThe Simon and Garfunkel Story
International hit show ’The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ follows artists, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, from Queens, New York, as…
Read MorePlaying both sides
Some Tories suggest this newspaper is “anti-Tory”. We’re not, and to make that point, on July 21 we welcomed the…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Fancy coming back from holiday to this…
The only thing better than touching down safely from your holiday is the bliss of sinking back into your own…
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Read MoreHow well do you think the IW Council works?
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterIslanders are being asked to share their views on how councillors can improve their decision-making and become more inclusive, as…
Read MoreNewport FC continue community initiatives
The Wessex League club is asking fans to take donations of food and essentials to home games it plays at…
Read MoreCowes lifeboat helps avert serious incident
Cowes RNLI lifeboat joined in a combined effort on Sunday to prevent a large sail-training vessel from causing a potentially…
Read MoreRotar-Ian recruits
Sandown Rotarian president, Ian Fletcher, joined with other Island Rotarians to support local business Brown’s Golf, as well as continue…
Read MoreMore than £50,000 raised for Wessex Cancer Support
Forty swimmers joined Wessex Cancer Support, at 6am last Saturday, to swim the 1 3/10 miles from Hurst Castle to…
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