Isle of Wight East – We asked all the candidates why you should vote for them
Isle of Wight ObserverFor the final newspaper before the election next Thursday, we asked all the candidates to let us have a short…
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For the final newspaper before the election next Thursday, we asked all the candidates to let us have a short…
Read MoreExtraordinary claims made by former MP
Former Tory MP, Bob Seely, currently seeking re-election in the West Wight, has a reputation for ignoring questions he finds…
Read MoreGigabit Island makes great advances
WightFibre, the Island’s leading broadband provider, is making waves with its full-fibre broadband rollout. With 70,000 homes passed and more…
Read MoreIW Car Club announces a closed road IW Rally
The IW Car Club has announced a closed road IW Rally, on Sunday, November 3, sponsored by Weaver Brothers, and…
Read MoreSummer Supper to raise funds for the community tennis courts
The tennis courts in Northwood Park in Cowes are a fantastic community asset, and were fully restored several years ago…
Read MoreThe Great Swing Picnic at Northwood House
If you love a great night out, gather some friends and dress up in style for this fun-filled frolic picnic…
Read MoreFarmyard favourites at Royal IW County Show
The Royal Isle of Wight County Show, a staple Island event since 1833, and a favourite of Queen Victoria, returns…
Read More‘Gin and Steam’ at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
The first ‘Gin and Steam’ event took place at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet, over the weekend of…
Read MoreThis week’s IW bowls round-up
In Division One, Ventnor A won 10-0 (69-33) at home to Bembridge A, with Shanklin A beating Ventnor A 8-2…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 29 June 1918
With the election to be held next Thursday, the Isle of Wight Observer published on 29th June 1918 demonstrates that…
Read MoreOakRay Care unveils Alexa video calling for residents
OakRay Care, a leading provider, delivering excellent care homes on the Isle of Wight and across the South of England,…
Read MoreJuly’s Island Theatre with Maureen Sullivan
It’s almost July – summer must start soon but, in any case, there’s plenty of great theatre to look forward…
Read MoreCommunity celebrations for IW Biosphere Festival
The Island community has come together to put on a wonderful variety of events across the Island, celebrating our UNESCO…
Read MoreShanklin’s Inner Wheel club marks it’s 90th anniversary
In May, the Inner Wheel club, of Shanklin, marked it’s 90th anniversary with a celebratory lunch at the Shanklin Conservative…
Read MorePolice investigate criminal damage in Wootton Bridge
Police are appealing for witnesses and information, following an incident of criminal damage in Wootton Bridge. Between 2.30pm and 2.50pm…
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