GREEN FINGERS: You can never trust the weather!
Isle of Wight ObserverDon’t you just love the Great British weather! We’ve spent the last couple of months struggling to get into the…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 15th September 1894
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 15th September 1894 was asked by Alderman James (a member of the Town…
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Read MoreFond farewell to Ventnor’s vicar
Mal ButlerThe retiring vicar of Ventnor and Bonchurch, Rev Canon Hugh Wright, took his final service on Sunday. Rev Wright said:…
Read MoreNew shop has amazing prices in new premises
Saturday September 2 saw the grand reopening of BelleMariee’s new bridal shop in their new larger premises at 15 Newport…
Read MoreA 500-mile stroll for the lifeboats
A man is walking more than 500 miles to raise money for Freshwater Independent Lifeboat later this month. Izzy Coelho,…
Read MoreReturn of the ever-popular Cider and Cheese Festival
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s annual ‘Cider & Cheese Festival’ returns to Havenstreet this weekend, and there is free…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 10th September 1853
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 10th September 1853 contained the following snippets which we found interesting. The railway…
Read MoreThe Island’s brand new celebration of food and drink
The Island’s newest festival, the Great Wight Bite is taking over Northwood House in Cowes tomorrow for a weekend of…
Read MoreCalling all Volkswagen enthusiasts!
Further to an incredibly successful debut last year, Wight Buggin’ returns on September 16 and 17, full of family fun…
Read MorePS Waverley exhibition marks centre’s third year
The West Wight Heritage Centre is celebrating its third birthday with a special display entitled ‘Piers and Steamships’ to tie…
Read MoreETL Column: Have you gone electric?
In recent years, electric vehicles (EVs) have taken the automotive industry by storm. With the rapid increase in the popularity…
Read MoreGroup of young sailors circumnavigate the IW
A group of eight young sailors took part in the Quest’s Quest Challenge and sailed around the Island on Sunday,…
Read MoreQUIGGERS: The financial wizardry behind not making a profit
With just a single ice skate and a packet of Tuc biscuits, we waved Mr H happily onto the ferry…
Read MoreGordon’s special 80th celebration
A Spitfire brought Colwell Bay to a standstill, with a spectacular aerial display to celebrate an 80th birthday. Gordon Ashman,…
Read MoreLocal family firm, 5 Star Pest Control, are pleased to share two pieces of exciting news
Welcome to the newest member of our team Due to a continued increase in enquiries and following a sustained period…
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