LOOK BACK IN TIME: 5 April 1919
Isle of Wight ObserverThe IW Observer published on 5th April, 1919 recounts this tale about a former soldier who lost his temper and…
Read More70 years together for couple who met in Ryde
A Newport couple has celebrated 70 years of marriage. Mary, 90, and John Clarke, 95, met purely by chance in…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Poor mental health is the new ‘bad back’
I stumbled across some lovely old episodes of ITV’s Coronation Street on YouTube. Snooty Annie Walker ran the Rovers Return,…
Read MoreWest Wight Floral Art Society celebrates their 45th birthday
The West Wight Floral Arts Society celebrated it’s 45th birthday, with a special lunch at the New Holmwood Hotel, Cowes,…
Read MoreFine art and classical music inspires pupils
The second phase of a project that brings together famous paintings and classical music by some of the world’s greatest…
Read MoreFund-raising record for Christmas lights in Newport
A Christmas light display in Newport has raised nearly £6,000 for IW Prostate Cancer Support, a new record. Terry Ramplin,…
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Read MoreRed Arrows to grace the skies at Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day
Following an emotive pitch by Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day organiser, Ian Dore, Ryde Town Council voted in favour…
Read MoreThere are more road worries in Ventnor
Fears that another key route into Ventnor could be closed over the Easter holiday break were allayed this week after…
Read MoreOver 600 Islanders celebrate village life
Rain showers didn’t deter more than 600 people attending a ‘Celebration of Village Life’ at Mottistone Gardens on Saturday, which…
Read MoreYoung people have the opportunity to ‘Remix the Minster’
Newport Minster is giving young people the opportunity to create their own exhibition, activity or event as part of Heritage…
Read MoreEaster Fun at Tapnell Farm Park
Hop into an egg-citing Easter adventure at Tapnell Farm Park, from today (Friday) to April 12, for an all-weather, fun-filled…
Read MorePopular spring event is postponed until May due to rainfall
The popular Isle of Wight Spring Art & Garden Fair has been moved to a later date following record winter…
Read MoreRyde golfers just fail to reign in Spain earlier this month
It was a case of so near and yet so far for a team from Ryde Golf Club earlier this…
Read MoreHow to be an egg-cellent recycler this Easter
Household waste and recycling collections will continue as usual over the long Easter weekend, with collections as normal on Good…
Read MoreThe Gouldings reopens after a major investment
The Gouldings, an IW Council owned and operated care home in Freshwater, has reopened with a fresh new look after…
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