First Rapid Chess fixture attracts mainland visitors
Chess players, ranging from ages 13-80, took part in the Island’s first Rapid Chess Tournament at Yelf’s Hotel, Ryde, on…
Read MoreChess players, ranging from ages 13-80, took part in the Island’s first Rapid Chess Tournament at Yelf’s Hotel, Ryde, on…
Read MoreTwo men appeared in Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, following incidents on the Island of theft and the use of…
Read MoreWhen the great and the good are invited onto Radio 4’s ‘Desert Island Discs’ they can only choose eight songs.…
Read MoreA 10-year-old Lake schoolgirl has had her ‘first major hair chop’, raising more than £500 for Breast Cancer Now, and…
Read More“You’ve taken on a lot of work there!” that is the most common reaction when people comment on my new…
Read MoreA volunteer who has worked with the families’ charity, Home-Start IW, has received a national award in recognition of her…
Read MoreSandown will be enjoying Easter Saturday fireworks following the cancellation of its New Year’s Day display due to high winds…
Read MoreAge UK IW is urgently seeking individuals and companies with access to vans or larger vehicles to help deliver free…
Read MoreYou’ve seen the movie, you’ve enjoyed the musical, you’ve lived through the music… Now experience a truly memorable re-enactment of…
Read MoreThe government has given Island education an extra £8.9 million for the forthcoming year, but cost pressures will eat into…
Read MoreTrevor and Susannah, whose marriage is on the rocks, inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest: three couples whose…
Read MoreThe Isle of Wight Observer published on 26 January, 1856 contains an article about a shipwreck off the coast of…
Read MoreAn IW councillor has warned: “Enjoy the Military Road while it is still there.” Cllr Chris Jarman, for Totland &…
Read MoreA landlady has been reduced to tears following a year-long red-tape battle with the IW Council housing department to sell…
Read MoreThe deadline is looming for Island businesses to try for an Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Award; entries…
Read MoreAll public toilets in Ryde are to be closed at dusk each evening after up to £10,000 of damage was…
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