Ventnor Foodbank appeal
Mal ButlerVentnor Community Foodbank is working with local schools to provide Christmas parcels for local families in need and is appealing…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 26th November 1921
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight Observer published on 26th November 1921 gives a lengthy account of a lecture about Ireland, at…
Read MoreIsland author writes new historical fiction
A Northwood man has released his first novel, a historical fiction, set in the Kenya Colony during the Mau Mau…
Read MoreSome IW primary schools ‘more than likely’ to close
Cabinet member for children’s services, Cllr Jonathan Bacon, has said it is ‘more than likely’ that some primary schools will…
Read MoreGilten Beast gilded in traditional ceremony
Every year during the first week of December, an age-old ceremony takes place that is unique to the Isle of…
Read MoreWill levelling up funds deliver?
The Isle of Wight Council is to receive more than £13.6 million levelling up money to improve green travel between…
Read MoreRyde Chorus presents an evening of Baroque Music
An evening of Baroque music is being performed by Ryde Chorus tomorrow (Saturday) at All Saints’ Church, Ryde, at 7pm.…
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Read MoreIW College celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted report
The overall effectiveness of the IW College was awarded ‘Good’ at its latest Oftsed inspection, reflecting its commitment to providing…
Read MoreA CHAT WITH: Aaron Rolf
The KissyPuppy shop in Newport has celebrated its 10th anniversary. The charity was launched by Aaron Rolf and Gemma Blamire,…
Read MoreRed Funnel offers deal for vehicle ferry travel
Red Funnel has confirmed that its annual Black Friday sale is back again for another year, offering Island residents one-third…
Read MoreThe one that didn’t get away
A fisherman has struck the jackpot for the second time in six months winning £1,000 in the Cardiff Bay Yacht…
Read MoreWhere should King’s tree be?
Island residents are being asked to help find the right location to plant a tree to commemorate the coronation of…
Read MoreAlec’s tales of war enthralls audience
Ninety-eight-year-old Alec Penstone kept his audience enthralled as he told them about his early life and experiences at the beginning…
Read MoreSilent remembrance
The Island fell silent at 11am on Sunday as thousands of people from towns and villages paid their respects to…
Read MoreChristmas comes early to IW Council meeting
Maybe they’d all been at the Christmas sherry a little early, but the IW Council’s final meeting of 2023 on…
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