Sea Songs raises funds for Needles Coastwatch
Mal ButlerThe Yarmouth Festival of Sea Songs at the end of May raised £4,500 for The Needles Coastwatch station. A cheque…
Read MoreKate’s marathons for neonatal unit
A Newport charity worker is taking part in an epic challenge in the Sahara Desert. Kate Couch, a runner and…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: October 14th 1899
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight Observer published on October 14th, 1899, gave a round-up of some stories from the national publications.…
Read MoreHave your say on Newport parking
A consultation published by the Isle of Wight Council includes changes to parking restrictions in multiple locations across the Newport…
Read MoreDonated clothes help IW Alzheimer’s Café
The second New to Me Fashion Show was held in Cowes last week. The event was organised by three local…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Jon Carter – Managing director of Education Destination
In the UK school trips have been an invaluable educational tool for years, providing a unique way to enrich students’…
Read MoreFood and money donated by St Catherine’s Church
St Catherine’s Church, in Ventnor, during its popular Café Church held on the first Sunday of each month, asked for…
Read MoreWin tickets to see Shrek the Musical
The Island Savoyards have teamed up with the IW Observer to give away a pair of tickets for two lucky…
Read MoreVolunteer to be a Cyber Bobby
The Blue Lamp Trust is looking for volunteers for their Cyber Bobby Scheme, protecting people from cybercrime. The aim is…
Read MoreNicked for helping cops
A retired beachcomber in his 70s spent four hours in a Newport prison cell after leading police to £3 million…
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Read MoreLord-Lieutenant’s Awards
Cowes Yacht Squadron hosted the annual Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards, supported by the Reserve Forces & Cadets Association for the South East…
Read MoreBISCOES: Source of funds when buying a property – getting it right first time
If you are planning to either buy your first home, upsize to a larger property, or otherwise invest your money…
Read MoreBembridge RNLI continues tradition
Bembridge RNLI’s newly-qualified D-Class helm is carrying on his family’s tradition spanning more than a century. John Attrill, is the…
Read MorePensioners dog poisoned
An elderly pensioner is devastated following the death of her pet dog, who ate some poison while being taken for…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: The end of the line?
They cremated Maggie at Mortlake, West London, in 2013. Had they buried her, I’m sure she’d be spinning in her…
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