The Island pays tribute
Isle of Wight ObserverThis weekend the Island will be paying tribute to those who serve or have served in the armed forces. Some…
Read MoreFlood defences were not fit for purpose
The £5-million flood defences in Ryde, designed to reduce the risk of flooding in the Monktonmead area to a one-in-100-years…
Read MoreThis year’s DECADeANCE hopes to hit six figure mark
DJ and Mountbatten supporter, Tony Martin, is aiming to surpass a landmark fund-raising total at this year’s DECADeANCE. The popular…
Read More‘We will remember them’
A Field of Remembrance has once again been opened to the public at Carisbrooke Castle this month, to commemorate those…
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Read MoreCABINET CONNECTION: Cllr Karen Lucioni – Cabinet member for regulatory services, community protection and ICT
With the recent flooding and Black Friday and Christmas coming up, this month I want to talk about the work…
Read MoreSam the swan is very lucky to be alive
Local charity, Friends of the Animals (FotA) has rescued a swan, which had become a victim of Storm Ciaran. The…
Read MoreMartin gets his medal after 40 years service
A Ventnor Coastguard will this week receive his British Empire Medal at the station he has manned for more than…
Read MoreBISCOES: Becoming a home owner
Buying your first home – What’s the difference between your mortgage deposit and your exchange deposit? When preparing to buy…
Read MoreIsland Theatre with Maureen Sullivan
Maureen SullivanIt’s hard to believe it’s November already and we’re on the cusp of panto season – oh yes we are!!…
Read MoreHelp save devastated Tidal Family Support charity
In the early hours of last Wednesday, severe flooding devastated the entire downstairs floor of Tidal Family Support (TFS) in…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Father Luke of Quarr Abbey
“All this beauty is of God” is the motto of the Isle of Wight. The Island has many beautiful places,…
Read MoreRamblers express concerns about new Island Coast Path
Mal ButlerIsle of Wight Ramblers has expressed concern at the length of time negotiations are taking regarding the new Island Coast…
Read MoreRotary’s ‘Boxing Day’
Rotarians from the Bay collected almost 200 shoeboxes as part of their 2023 Xmas appeal, with donations from local schools…
Read MoreTicket offices to stay open, but changes will still come
Plans to close the Island’s two remaining rail ticket offices, in Shanklin and Ryde, as part of plans to close…
Read MoreBig-hearted Islanders step up before Ciaran
A fisherman and his friends have won plaudits across the Island, after voluntarily working around the clock to clear drains…
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