Church of England hopes for 300 new worshippers
Isle of Wight ObserverTwo new clergy will help lead a project to revitalise Church of England churches in Ryde. The Rev Heath Monaghan…
Read MoreNew Island brewery’s pale ale strikes gold
Wight Knuckle Brewery, in Bembridge, has won a gold award for its pale ale. The recognition came in the Society…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Susie Sheldon – HM Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight
For Christmas I was given a book called ‘Winter Warmer’. Books are always a joy as a present, and this…
Read MoreSPONSORED ARTICLE: BISCOES – Housing Market Predictions for 2024
Currently… Although there were doubtful predictions last year, the residential property market maintained itself relatively well in 2023, with the…
Read MoreAuction of painting says ‘thank you’ for the love
An artist, who fell in love with painting just three years ago, is auctioning a special piece to raise funds…
Read MoreIsland teenager named Cadet of the Year 2024
A 15-year-old St John Ambulance volunteer from the Isle of Wight has won a role as one of the top…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Holmsey or Nostrodamus?
Do you know what a binfluencer is? It’s the neighbour who puts the right bin out on the right day…
Read MoreAdrien clocks up half a century
Mal ButlerA member of the Island’s Catenians Circle has been recognised for his 50 years with the Catholic men’s association. Adrien…
Read MoreShanklin grand charity sale returns for 2024
If you want to grab yourself a bargain, and raise money for good causes at the same time, then make…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: January 7th 1854
This week two short pieces from the Isle of Wight Observer published on January 7th, 1854 caught our eye. This…
Read MoreSaving swings in Northwood Park
The set of four swings in the Northwood Park were removed after failing a critical safety inspection in the summer.…
Read MoreMother Nature rages
Mother Nature caused yet more misery on the Island this week as Storm Henk hit. Flood warnings were issued for…
Read MorePublic meeting to launch the Bay Area Place Plan
The town and parish councils of Sandown, Shanklin and Lake, in partnership with the IW Council, will formally launch the…
Read MoreHelp a local charity help animals in need
Local charity, Friends of the Animals, are urgently seeking new foster carers for dogs and small mammals that come into…
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