Hurries heroes head Hampshire in rugby
Isle of Wight ObserverSandown & Shanklin Hurricanes were crowned Champions of Counties Two after winning 29-18 away at Winchester, with a dogged and…
Read MoreUPDATE on missing Alan Souter
UPDATE: Officers searching for missing man Alan Souter have discovered a body this morning. Formal identification has not yet taken…
Read MoreNew youth-led grants to prevent Island youth homelessness
Young people on the Isle of Wight at risk of homelessness are being offered the advice and support to start…
Read MoreFlooding mayhem on the Island
Mal ButlerStrong winds and high tides brought more mayhem to the Island on Monday night with Cowes suffering major flooding. There…
Read MoreFive Flood Warnings for the Isle of Wight
This afternoon the Environment Agency has issued five separate flood warnings for the high tide around midnight tonight. With flood…
Read MoreAl’s still ‘The Gov’ner’
Al Murray’s ‘Pub Landlord’ character took Shanklin Theatre by storm again on Sunday, with two sell-out shows as part of…
Read MoreVictorious Ventnor and outstanding Osborne in football
There was cup delight for Ventnor and Osborne Coburg this week. Whitecroft & Barton extended their Division One lead with…
Read MoreWelcome cruise ship into her home port
If you’d like to savour the excitement of being part of the welcoming flotilla for Cunard’s impressive new cruise ship,…
Read MoreYoung shooters in Shanklin
Over the Easter bank holiday weekend, almost 500 members of scouting organisations from across the country enjoyed a ‘taster’ session…
Read MoreEnjoy fashion and music all in aid of a good cause
Platform One and Wessex Cancer Support have teamed up to put on Arts Aid, a unique evening of upcoming talent,…
Read MoreRow-tary fundraising for children’s garden
Shanklin & Sandown Rowing Club hosted a sponsored virtual round-the-Island row, with Sandown and Shanklin Rotarians, to raise funds to…
Read MoreHave your say on new anti-poverty proposals
The Isle of Wight Council is asking residents and organisations to give feedback on a new strategy to support Islanders…
Read MoreYoung-at-heart diabetic cat seeks a new owner
A playtime-loving cat who never lets his diabetes hold him back is in need of a new home where his…
Read MorePublic vote opens for Red Funnel’s 2024 Isle of Wight Awards
The public vote is now open for the fifth annual Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards, which recognises the Island’s…
Read MoreIsland Roads helps Dementia Café make opening date
Island Roads staff have joined the huge community effort to get a new Cowes Dementia Café ready for its fast-approaching…
Read MoreAppeal for information after fatal Calbourne collision
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a fatal collision on the Calbourne Road, Newport, last night (Sunday). A…
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