Island pub presents cheque to IW RSPCA
Mal ButlerThe Sun Inn, Calbourne, has presented a cheque for £1,000 to the local RSPCA shelter, following a series of weekly…
Read MoreSPONSORED ARTICLE: Happy New Year’s Figmanay
Isle of Wight Observerby Jean G-Owen The first Figgy Gig of 2024 was an evening of music, sketches and laughter last Friday at…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 12th January 1889
The Isle of Wight Observer, published on 12th January 1889, told of the first prosecution on the Island of a…
Read MoreYouth Theatre restarts
Cowes Amateur Dramatic & Operatic Society (CAODS) have announced the restart of their Youth Theatre. Starting last Sunday, Trinity Youth…
Read MoreIsland band holds their annual awards evening
The Vectis Corps of Drums Marching Band recently held their annual presentation evening. Highlights of the year included participating in…
Read MoreGirlguiding gold award for Tessa
Tessa Bryson, a member of the Carisbrooke & Newport Ranger Unit, has gained a Girlguiding Gold Award, the first Ranger…
Read MoreTilly’s Insights: Age UK – Teaching technology to senior Islanders
Tilly WalderAge UK Isle of Wight is an independent charity that has been working in our local community helping older ones…
Read MoreBattle over birds
A new group has been formed to try to open Harbour Farm in Bembridge as a nature reserve and tourist…
Read MoreDid MP put party before Islanders?
With the Isle of Wight deemed a ‘dental desert’ as no dentists accept new NHS patients, Isle of Wight MP,…
Read MoreLowest grant increase in the country for IWC
The Isle of Wight Council has received the lowest percentage increase in government grant of any unitary authority in the…
Read MoreCommunity shows support for its local
The first steps to make the Sun Inn, at Hulverstone, an Asset of Community Value were passed at a Brighstone…
Read MoreHigh Park suspended from Island football
The manager of an Island football team has filmed an 18-minute video claiming his team has been victimised and treated…
Read MoreMinimal impact of doctors strike
Across England, the six-day strike by junior doctors led to more than 110,000 patients having scheduled NHS care cancelled, but…
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Read More‘A whole new year of theatrical treats’
Maureen SullivanAnd just like that it’s 2024! Welcome to a whole new year of theatrical treats. First up this year is…
Read MoreGet your nominations in for your IW sport heroes
Nominations are still open for the Isle of Wight Sports Awards 2023. From the people who make Isle of Wight…
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