Daisie Rich Trust marks youth club contribution
Isle of Wight ObserverAfter almost 70 years of supporting Island good causes, the Daisie Rich Trust last week brought together many of the…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 22 June 1878
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 22nd June 1878 featured two tales of Islanders with delusions! INSANITY. – On…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 21st June 2024
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Read MoreIW Observer 282
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Read MoreIslanders overcome Aussie veterans in cricket
IW over 50’s overcame the visiting Australian veterans side by 10 wickets in the midweek match at Newclose, played in…
Read MoreCharity workers seek home for pair of elderly cats
Charity workers in Ryde are appealing for kind-hearted cat lovers to give a second chance to a pair of older…
Read MoreCEO of Ability Dogs 4 Young People, honoured with BBC Make a Difference Award Nomination
Ability Dogs 4 Young People IW is thrilled to announce that Carol Court, the dedicated CEO of the Charity, is…
Read MoreCall goes out to step up to Diabetes UK challenge
A step challenge which raises vital funds for leading charity Diabetes UK returns this summer – and a call has…
Read MoreUse public transport, stay safe and enjoy IW Armed Forces Day next weekend
IW Armed Forces Day returns next weekend, with visitors being encouraged to walk or use public transport to get to…
Read MoreThe Phoenix Choir raised £672 for Tower Appeal
The Phoenix Choir were ‘on song’ during their visit to All Saints Church Newchurch to help raise funds for the…
Read MoreWorks to start next week on Newport Road, Ventnor
Residents are reminded that important work by Southern Water to repair its infrastructure at Newport Road, Ventnor, will begin next…
Read More‘IW Mardi Gras – The Story of Carnival’ coming soon
New Carnival present 2024’s Isle of Wight Mardi Gras, The Story of Carnival, on Saturday July 6 in Ryde. This…
Read MoreRyde Interchange public toilets are now open
Ryde Town Council have announced that the new public toilets, located at Ryde Interchange are now open. This follows the…
Read MoreRound The Island Race battered by brutal wind speeds
Mal ButlerHundreds of boats were forced out of the Round the Island Race on Saturday, as the coast was battered by…
Read MoreIsland Roads are on alert for a Himalayan invader
The ongoing battle against the invasive Himalayan balsam plant has been reinforced by Island Roads. Members of the Highways PFI…
Read MoreThis week’s Islandwide bowls round-up
In Division One, Shanklin B beat Ryde Marina A 8-2 (79-52), Totland A won 8-2 (56-51) at home to Cowes…
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