Police want to know if you recognise these two people
Press ReleaseDo you know these two people? Police want to identify them as part of enquiries into a shoplifting incident at…
Read MoreNew 2024/5 annual waste and recycling guide out soon
Island households will be receiving their new annual waste and recycling guide in the post soon. The booklets will be…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: Saturday 27 April 1901
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 27th April, 1901, carried a sad tale of a child who was sent…
Read MoreNewport Minster to open again after refurbishment
Newport Minster will re-open to the public next Wednesday, following a £2.6m refurbishment project. As well as work to conserve…
Read MoreChess congress sees exceptional players
The first Isle of Wight Chess Congress took place at the Ryde Castle Hotel over last weekend, and featured 72…
Read MoreSeaside sprint is a roaring success in Sandown
Sandown Sprint 2024 proved a successful event for a full field of competitors from on and off the Island. The…
Read MoreStarting golf lessons early at West Wight Sports Centre
After an 8-week junior golf programme, held at the West Wight Sports Centre and Freshwater Bay Golf Club, run by…
Read MoreNew comedy club is a rip-roaring success
Ballyrags Comedy Club launched the first of their monthly ‘Third Thursday’ shows last week, at Bar 74 in Ryde, which…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Where is everybody going to live?
I recently met the people responsible for finding homes for Ukrainian families on the Island. Do you remember when the…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Theresa McNamara – Sister at Mountbatten
I wanted to say how grateful we are to everyone across the Island involved in this year’s Walk the Wight.…
Read MoreLimited opening for Calbourne Mill this summer
Calbourne Water Mill owners have updated their clarification about the attraction’s future, now saying it will not completely close. At…
Read MoreName a squirrel to win IW competition
Calling all kids 12 years old and under! Local red squirrel charity, The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust, is…
Read MoreConnecting with nature is driving force for business
A business, based at Haylands Farm, in Ryde, has been set up to harness the power of nature to connect…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Why couldn’t a poor person be our PCC?
Dear Editor, Unlike parliamentary elections, which cost prospective candidates £500 to stand, Police & Crime Commissioner candidates have to stump…
Read MoreFairest Isle Festival promises a musical celebration
A new festival comes to the Island next month. The Fairest Isle Festival, a celebration of early music from the…
Read MorePaddle steamer made by local model maker
The Freshwater & Totland Archive Group has received a scale model of the paddle steamer ‘Freshwater’, made by local model-maker,…
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