Vandals hit West Wight
Mal ButlerVandals have struck again in the West Wight, wrecking a defibrillator and damaging trees planted to celebrate the late Queen’s…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Geoff Banks – Grandson of a brave soldier
Isle of Wight ObserverMy grandfather, ‘Jim’ Banks, was one of 1,114,805 British military personnel lost in WW1. Worldwide losses were around nine million.…
Read MoreTownswomen’s Guild holds coffee morning
Sandown Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild held a very successful fund-raising coffee morning in aid of the Friends of St Mary’s, raising…
Read MoreAustrian adventure for Girlguiding members
Three members of Girlguiding IW enjoyed representing the UK on an Austrian adventure. Guides, Emily Stephens and Keira Wells, both…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: October 8th 1910
The Isle of Wight Observer published on October 8th, 1910, contains this appeal for old clothes or money from local…
Read MoreInspiring art and classical music
A project aimed at raising school pupils’ interest in great artworks and inspiring classical music is being piloted in some…
Read MoreFYT bus launches new afternoon timetable
The Freshwater, Yarmouth and Totland (FYT) Bus has launched a new afternoon timetable and is keen to attract users of…
Read MoreJoin the rural community for the IW Grand National
On Sunday the Isle of Wight Grand National and Ashey Scurry takes place at West Ashey Farm in Ryde. The…
Read MoreIsland obituary – Otton Hulacki
A much-loved Polish World War II veteran, who made the Island his home, passed away this week at the age…
Read MoreEight deaths on IW roads in 2022
Figures released by the Office of National Statistics last week showed a steep increase in the number of road fatalities…
Read MoreSomething for all tastes at IW Literary Festival
Cookery books are regularly at the top of the best-seller lists and the chefs who produce them are massive stars.…
Read MoreTories wanted control but won’t be in cabinet
The new cabinet for the IW Council has been decided and, although there are some key changes, a number of…
Read MoreIsland Obituary – Dr Peter Brand
By Norman Arnold – President of the IW Liberal Democrats Peter Brand was a key figure in Island politics for…
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