SPONSORED ARTICLE: A Christmas Cracker at Quay Arts centre
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Quay Arts’ annual Christmas Cracker Weekend returns next weekend! Go along to Quay Arts for a festive filled weekend,…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Rishi’s sinking ships
Like King Canute, it turns out poor Rishi couldn’t turn the tide after all. I picture him sitting on a…
Read MoreGirlguides learn about civic life
Every November, Isle of Wight Girlguiding units take part in Parliament Week. The annual event helps young people to understand…
Read MoreCan you help to identify a photo?
Mal ButlerIW Observer reader, Paul Bradley, is asking if anyone can identify the soldiers in this photo? Paul, from Brighstone, said:…
Read MoreKeep safe from coastal landslides
People are being urged to stay safe at the coast amid landslide fears. Weeks of heavy rain means the risk…
Read MorePC CONSULTANTS: There’s an app for that!
Organisation and efficiency are important to us all in business and life, helping improve accuracy and efficiency to save time…
Read MoreA CHAT WITH: Dave Cannon
The Island’s best-known DJ, Dave Cannon of Solent City Sound, is celebrating his 55th year in the business, and admits:…
Read MoreBay life and death depicted in music
On Sunday, Boojum & Snark in Sandown was the venue for a preview by local amateur composer, Frank Blackwell, of…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Dr Nicholas England
I have never regretted moving to the Island 26 years ago, during which time, I have been involved with two…
Read MoreQuiz raises money for a Freshwater charity
The annual charity quiz, organised by the Highdown Inn, Totland, raised more than £400 on Sunday for the West Wight…
Read MoreSPONSORED ARTICLE: A galactic extravaganza in Ryde’s Depozitory
’Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to embrace the festive cheer than by diving head first…
Read MoreNonagenarian’s first poetry book
A Cowes author has had her first book published – at the age of 95. Sheila Keen has been writing…
Read MoreYarmouth man receives his CBE
A West Wight businessman, who has raised millions of pounds for charity, has been awarded the distinction of Commander of…
Read MoreNominations open for the IW Sports Awards
The Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards, organised by the IW Sports Foundation, recognises outstanding achievement or service amongst sportsmen…
Read MoreWin with Quarr Abbey and the IW Observer
Capture Quarr Abbey’s beauty, and win the final photo competition of 2023! The IW Observer has got together with Quarr…
Read MoreSPONSORED ARTICLE: Don’t miss the Wight Brainy Bunch’s Christmas market
Experience the magic of the Wight Brainy Bunch Winter Wonderland Christmas market at Ryde fire station next Saturday (December 2)…
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