HOLMSEY: I’m inspired by adventurers
Isle of Wight ObserverMost humans are fairly dull and steady; others do extraordinary things and are truly inspirational. Last week I flew to…
Read MoreMP hopefuls want NHS money back
Isle of Wight Reform Party candidates are calling for the Island’s NHS to “get our £10 million back”. In 2019…
Read MoreRace promoters get on their bikes
It seems unlikely that the IW Council will see any return on the £350,000 they hoped would provide a £4…
Read MoreA tale of two dogs
An abandoned little dog who was left tied up at a popular Island tourist attraction, has found a forever home…
Read MoreNew traffic rules for IW town and villages?
There is just a week left to have your say on whether the Isle of Wight Council should introduce new…
Read MoreBad news at Christmas for County Hall and Islanders
There’s been little Christmas cheer at County Hall this week, following the publication of the draft Local Government Finance Settlement…
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Read MoreLake parish provide iPad’s for students
Lake parish councillor Paul Brading, with former teacher Jim Edmonds, presented head teacher, Sharon Freeley, deputy head Richard Sampson, and…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Charity Garnett – co-founder East Wight Primary
Isle of Wighters are currently the least represented citizens in Westminster. As the biggest constituency in the UK, Bob Seely…
Read MoreIsland pupils take part in a mock trial competition
On Saturday, the High Sheriff’s Inter-Schools Mock Trial Competition took place at Newport Crown Court. The competition has been running…
Read MoreGirlguides see exclusive Disney movie screening
Island Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers, and their leaders, enjoyed a trip to The Commodore Cinema, Ryde, at the weekend…
Read MoreQUIGGERS: Looking forward to 2024
Mr H is currently firing ‘elf on a shelf’, across the Solent on a trebuchet, to see if it’s a…
Read MoreMountbatten’s longest-serving volunteer retires
Mal ButlerMountbatten’s longest-serving volunteer, Pauline Poynter, has finally retired at the age of 92. Pauline, from Carisbrooke, has volunteered for 35…
Read MoreHoliday home used as residence for five years
A couple who have made a holiday home their main residence for five years, and lost an appeal to be…
Read MoreMilitary veterans can be role models for students
St George’s School community in Newport is hoping to offer a warm welcome to military veteran volunteers willing to share…
Read MoreCancer Research UK receive over £2,000 from Top Mops
Cancer Research UK received a boost to their funds thanks to contract cleaning company, Top Mops, with a cheque presented…
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