Picnic in the Park returns to Northwood House
Isle of Wight ObserverOne of the Island’s favourite free events, the annual “Picnic in the Park,” returns next weekend, inviting friends and families…
Read MoreGardening Galore returns on Sunday at Rookley
Rookley Village Association is looking forward to its popular Gardening Galore event on Sunday between 10am and 3pm. With a…
Read MoreD-Day Proms concert is at Medina Theatre tomorrow
The D-Day Proms will take place at Medina Theatre tomorrow (June 1) from 7.30pm. Expect an evening of powerful music,…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Things aren’t what they used to be
Dear Editor, I am 80 years and have spent 74 of those on our Island; you used to be able…
Read MoreLife-saving at sea volunteers Tom and Kelly at the palace
Life-saving at sea volunteers were part of the RNLI 200th Anniversary Garden Party at Buckingham Palace last Thursday (May 23).…
Read MoreVideogame developer Stainless Games helps aviation museum
Two flight simulators, at Wight Aviation Museum (WAM), have been enhanced with the assistance of Island-based videogame development studio, Stainless…
Read MoreTractors ride-out for IW Prostate Cancer & Support Group
A total of 34 tractors took part in a ride-out for the IW Prostate Cancer & Support Group on Sunday.…
Read MorePrimary school football finals have better weather
After a long, competitive season, the 2nd round of IW Primary Schools’ football finals took place in improved weather at…
Read MoreIsland business owners play football for charity Mountbatten
The owners of more than 40 Island businesses raised more than £3,000 for Mountbatten on Sunday by taking part in…
Read MoreAnnual community quiz raises funds for Carisbrooke donkeys
The beneficiaries of this year’s annual community quiz, organised by Trinity Theatre, which raised £550, were the donkeys at Carisbrooke…
Read MoreHigh Sheriff supports a sunny soccer Saturday
Shanklin Football Club celebrated starting a £50,000 changing-room upgrade project, part funded by a Football Foundation Grant, with the Island’s…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 4 May 1912
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 4th May, 1912 recounted a tale of reckless motoring – with the driver…
Read MoreWe’ve had a sneak peek at the IW County Show!
Mark your calendars for a weekend brimming with excitement, tradition, and community spirit at the Royal Isle of Wight County…
Read MoreWest Wight beaches are open for business
Mal ButlerThere has been good news on West Wight beaches – Colwell Bay, Freshwater Bay and Totland Bay this week. The…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 31st May 2024
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
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