HOLMSEY: A labour of love?
Isle of Wight ObserverStress, burn-out, job dissatisfaction – do you dread going to work? When it comes to choosing a career, finding something…
Read MoreHistory of the London Group at Quay Arts
There is an illustrated talk by Tim Craven entitled “The History of the London Group” at Quay Arts tomorrow (Saturday)…
Read MoreSandown Brownies enjoy getting active in Bembridge
Brownies from the 4th Sandown pack and their leaders have been climbing high recently thanks to fun adventures organised by…
Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: Work in the garden can start in earnest
Just as I thought the weather was beginning to improve, as I write this article, we are being battered by…
Read MoreThree cheers for an East Cowes survivor
Volunteers cheered after the fencing surrounding the iconic Umbrella Tree of East Cowes was removed on Friday. The tree, planted…
Read MoreRock at the end of the rainbow
Award-winning photographer, Sienna Anderson, captured this stunning picture of a rainbow over Stag Rock in Freshwater Bay on Tuesday. She…
Read MoreMusical comedy comes to Shanklin Theatre
The ever-popular Island Savoyards are back at Shanklin Theatre this month, with the hilarious musical comedy, Me And My Girl.…
Read MoreFrancis Richard Dabell celebrates his 100th birthday
The great-grandson of the founder of Blackgang Chine, the UK’s oldest theme park, celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday. Francis…
Read MoreThat aint spelt rite!
Thanks to Paul Longdon who spotted this sign on Sandown’s Avenue Road near The Broadway last night and thought IW…
Read MoreNewclose Open House hosts Wedding Showcase
Observer FeaturesBy A & S Whitewood Free entry and plenty of free parking were just two of the reasons to make…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: How can these people live with themselves?
Dear Editor, My dream was to be near my lovely family and live on the beautiful Isle of Wight. We…
Read MoreLine dancers went orange for Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat
Katrina Kelly and members of Line Dance IW, presented Mark Birch, operations manager of the Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat,…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 19th April 1856
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 19th April, 1856 talked about worries that the Isle of Wight might be…
Read MoreDrug driving, domestic abuse and stalking among arrests made as teams join forces
Policing teams across the Isle of Wight have joined together as part of a high visibility proactive effort to tackle…
Read MoreInnovative drone trial could include the Island
On Monday evening the IW Council arranged a special presentation by Inteliports, pioneers in drone freight deliveries, as part of…
Read MoreMore exciting acts join the IW Festival line-up
More exciting acts have been announced for this year’s IW Festival. That Peter Couch Podcast Live, The Waeve, Noahfinnce and…
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