Father and son team win Tattinger Regatta
Isle of Wight ObserverBy Ollie Dewar The 16th edition of The Royal Solent Yacht Club’s Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta featured nearly…
Read MoreFirst aquathlon of the summer marks start to Splash and Dash events
The first of Wight Tri’s summer Splash and Dash events, the St Helen’s Aquathlon has taken place. Members had the…
Read MoreAround the World in 80 Days – The Apollo Players
Maureen SullivanI was intrigued to discover how this complicated story would translate to the stage. The answer is, in the hands…
Read MoreItchen Imperial Rowing Club Regatta delivers win for Island teams
The Itchen Imperial Rowing Club Regatta took place in Southampton on Saturday. Newport’s Men’s Novice crew, of Jake Garner, Chris…
Read MoreCharity’s coxswain and crew celebrated with King’s Award for Voluntary Service
The Island’s Lord-Lieutenant, Susie Sheldon, congratulated the voluntary crew of Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat (SSIL) on being awarded the…
Read MorePlaces 3 and 12 for Ryde Harriers in an 18,000 field
by Geoff Watkin Ryde Harriers, Matt Sharp and Chris Newnham, both had great runs in the Saucony London 10k (6.2mile)…
Read MoreRecycled dress is on display at Freshwater Bay
A stunning dress, fashioned from recycled plastic and milk bottles, is on show at Dimbola Lodge & Museum, Freshwater Bay,…
Read MoreHurricanes headhunt their new head coach
Sandown & Shanklin RFC (the Hurricanes) have appointed Keith Wallace as head coach for 2024-’25. Keith has almost ten years…
Read MoreHappy Hassett’s handsome hundred in this week’s cricket
A weather-affected weekend saw a 6-wicket haul for Newport 2nd XI’s Anthony Rajan, and 5 wickets for Newport 1st XI’s…
Read MoreSunday poker run ride supports animal charity
The Wight Wolves Motorcycling Club held a 52-mile charity poker run rideout, on Sunday, and raised nearly £400 for Friends…
Read MoreRichard Quigley and Joe Robertson on being our new MPs
We asked our two new MPs to let us have their first impressions as they start their new jobs. Both…
Read MoreIsland kids waiting for legal moves to open playground
An Island councillor has expressed his frustration that a well-loved playground will not open for the eighth year running. Cllr…
Read MoreNorthwood House is THE place to be for Cowes Week
The start of Cowes Week 2024 is only two weeks away, and it remains one of the busiest and most…
Read MoreEmmie is first member to earn Brownies’ Golden Award
Emmie Archer has become the first member of 4th Sandown Brownies to gain the Brownies’ Golden Award. She has been…
Read MoreIsland’s famous Roman mosaic inspires a Regatta hat
The 1,700-year old image of a cockerel-headed man discovered at Brading Roman Villa will be the theme of a spectacular…
Read MoreHave your say on the Island’s Planning Strategy
Islanders are being asked to help shape the future of the Island by taking part in a public consultation on…
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