It’s been a quarter of a century for popular Newport pub
Isle of Wight ObserverOne of Newport’s most popular pubs, the Bargeman’s Rest, marked a significant milestone this week as staff and customers from…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: The Tories are toast
Winston Churchill wanted to fight them on the beaches, Rishi Sunak decided to leave them to it. “At the going…
Read MoreDouble opening for historic Isle of Wight Steam Railway
It was a double celebration at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway last week, as they formally opened two new…
Read MoreA behind-the-scenes peek at the West Wight hustings
The venues were booked, tickets issued, and the sound engineer secured, much like assembling a boy band but with significantly…
Read MoreIt was a full house for the first IW Observer/Island Echo hustings
It was a close call in the exit poll of first major IW hustings event of the campaign, jointly hosted…
Read MoreIsland Veterans are celebrated on a national scale
Mal ButlerThe Island’s D-Day veterans took centre stage in Portsmouth and in France, as the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Roads are safe to use
Dear Editor, It seems that history is repeating itself. Years ago the council spent so much money on professional fees…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 14th June 2024
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreD-Day 80 celebrated at Victoria Recreation Ground
Large crowds gathered in Newport on Saturday to celebrate D-Day 80 with a day of free entertainment. The event was…
Read MoreIW Observer 281
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Read MoreHeadliners announced for IW Literary Festival
Tilly WalderWednesday, June 12, was a busy day for the team at the IW Literary Festival, with their presentation of the…
Read MoreSeaside rendezvous at Figgy Gig for season finale
by Jean G-Owen Red sails in the sunset, yellow polka-dot bikinis, cockles and muscles, and amorous guys in Greek tavernas,…
Read MoreGin and steam at Havenstreet is bound to prove popular
There’s a new event coming to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, in Havenstreet, over this weekend, and it’s bound…
Read MoreHigh quality produce and products at the County Show
The Royal Isle of Wight County Show is a much-loved event, which attracts residents and visitors alike. Taking place on…
Read MoreIsland DJ celebrates 100 year anniversary of a heroine ship
Local DJ legend, Dave Cannon, of Solent City Sound, has been invited to perform on the historic paddle steamer, Medway…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 9 June 1855
The editor of the Isle of Wight Observer published on the 9th June 1855 was not a happy chappy! He…
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