First Rapid Chess fixture attracts mainland visitors
Mal ButlerChess players, ranging from ages 13-80, took part in the Island’s first Rapid Chess Tournament at Yelf’s Hotel, Ryde, on…
Read MoreStolen sentimental items not recovered
Two men appeared in Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, following incidents on the Island of theft and the use of…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Music was my first love…
Isle of Wight ObserverWhen the great and the good are invited onto Radio 4’s ‘Desert Island Discs’ they can only choose eight songs.…
Read MoreMaisie gets the chop for charity
A 10-year-old Lake schoolgirl has had her ‘first major hair chop’, raising more than £500 for Breast Cancer Now, and…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Ed Blake – New IW councillor for Ventnor & St Lawrence
“You’ve taken on a lot of work there!” that is the most common reaction when people comment on my new…
Read MoreHome Start IW volunteer gets national recognition
A volunteer who has worked with the families’ charity, Home-Start IW, has received a national award in recognition of her…
Read MoreSandown Carnival team plan fireworks at Easter
Sandown will be enjoying Easter Saturday fireworks following the cancellation of its New Year’s Day display due to high winds…
Read MoreAge UK IW seeks volunteer drivers
Age UK IW is urgently seeking individuals and companies with access to vans or larger vehicles to help deliver free…
Read MoreSPONSORED ARTICLE: A spectacular night of Queen
You’ve seen the movie, you’ve enjoyed the musical, you’ve lived through the music… Now experience a truly memorable re-enactment of…
Read MoreFunding boost but extra costs as well
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterThe government has given Island education an extra £8.9 million for the forthcoming year, but cost pressures will eat into…
Read More‘Bedroom Farce’ opens at the Apollo Theatre
Trevor and Susannah, whose marriage is on the rocks, inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest: three couples whose…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 26 January 1856
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 26 January, 1856 contains an article about a shipwreck off the coast of…
Read MoreIconic Road may not be with us for ever
An IW councillor has warned: “Enjoy the Military Road while it is still there.” Cllr Chris Jarman, for Totland &…
Read MoreDespair at delays
A landlady has been reduced to tears following a year-long red-tape battle with the IW Council housing department to sell…
Read MoreDoes your business deserve an award?
The deadline is looming for Island businesses to try for an Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Award; entries…
Read MoreVandalism leads to loo closures
All public toilets in Ryde are to be closed at dusk each evening after up to £10,000 of damage was…
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