World Book Day: Invoke the magic of pages
Isle of Wight ObserverOnce a year, we come together to celebrate World Book Day — a celebration that’s not just about dressing up…
Read MoreFewer mental health and dementia patients sent off the Island
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterFewer people with mental health issues and dementia are being sent off the Isle of Wight, after changes at St…
Read MoreBay Place Plan next steps call for community representatives
The Bay area Town and Parish councils of Sandown, Shanklin and Lake, in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council,…
Read MoreYoung people raise money for Island training centre
The young people at Network Ryde, Ryde Town Council’s Youth Service have successfully raised over £200 for Haylands Farm, a…
Read MoreYou can help to create a vibrant community garden in Ryde
Ryde Town Council has announced an exciting new project aimed at providing a serene escape where residents can connect with…
Read MoreFormer primary school could become marine heritage centre
A former primary school could be sold off and made into a marine heritage centre, with an Island attraction moving…
Read MoreSharps bin users face “unacceptable” two-year conundrum
A two-year conundrum for Island sharps bin users has been branded “unacceptable” as responsibility has been pushed from one authority…
Read MoreIsland Line to close for vital maintenance for five days
Island Line services will be replaced by buses between Friday 8 and Tuesday March 12 for a package of maintenance…
Read MoreNew competition challenges young people to design posters encouraging good behaviour on public transport
The winner of a new poster competition will see their artwork displayed on buses and trains across the Isle of…
Read MorePlans submitted to restore East Dene to a single house
New plans for an historic Grade II* Isle of Wight building have been submitted — this time to restore the…
Read MoreRyde Pavilion to receive new branded signs despite fears of it losing its historic identity
New signs will be added to an Isle of Wight seaside bowling alley — but it has led to fears…
Read MorePlans for Ryde ice rink withdrawn by Isle of Wight Distillery
Major plans to transform the Isle of Wight’s disused ice rink appear to have frozen. Last year, Isle of Wight…
Read MoreThere’s heartache in this week’s hockey report
Senior Island sides had a largely disappointing weekend, although there was more to celebrate from the youth teams. The Men’s…
Read MoreBad-mannered seal spits at sea eagle
A grey seal has been seen spitting a jet of water at a sea eagle, a defensive behaviour that hasn’t…
Read MoreMother’s Day: From a religious observance to a national celebration
An annual celebration of mothers and motherhood dates back to ancient times. Roman and Greek deities, akin to our idea…
Read MoreIslanders invited to an armed forces open day at St Mary’s Hospital
Isle of Wight NHS Trust is holding an open day on Tuesday March 12 for armed forces reservists and anyone…
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