Rowing Regatta attracts hundreds of competitors
Isle of Wight ObserverNewport welcomed more than 400 competitors last weekend to their annual Small Boats Regatta, which forms part of the Hants…
Read MoreSoccer season sunny starters in this week’s football
After what seems a short summer break, football returned with Cowes drawing 1-1 away at Laverstock & Ford in the…
Read MoreThere was more to Arnold Ridley than Private Godfrey
By Richard Priest A sweltering Quay Arts hosted a weekend of performances from the 10-strong cast of Theatre Reviva, with…
Read MoreRegatta returns to Sandown Bay this weekend
The 167-year-old Sandown Bay Regatta returns this weekend with a packed programme of events, including a Hat Parade of eccentric…
Read MoreDrone trial delayed
The Isle of Wight Council has decided to delay the start of the controversial drone trial using a Cowes car…
Read MorePatient power keeps Wootton Bridge surgery open
The GP Surgery in Wootton Bridge has been saved after a determined campaign by residents to keep it open. Solent…
Read MoreBookings now live for accessible viewing platform at Ryde Carnival
Ryde Carnival are delighted to announce that a wheelchair accessible viewing platform will be available at Eastern Gardens again this…
Read MoreIsland Line and Ryde Pier set to close for vital maintenance
The Island Line will close from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin between Friday 6 September and Sunday 6 October for…
Read MoreHidden corn snake gives a ’terrifying shock’
Mal ButlerA Ryde woman had a ‘terrifying’ shock after discovering a 2ft-long snake curled up on top of her living-room blinds…
Read MoreNetwork Ryde Youth Service celebrates the opening of their new youth centre
Network Ryde Youth Service have officially opened the doors to their newly renovated youth centre in central Ryde. The project…
Read MoreTown councillor calls for more dog-friendly beaches
A Ventnor town councillor is calling on the IW Council to use its current review of beach restrictions to make…
Read MoreRyde Library supports baby bank charity Messy Mums
Staff at Ryde Library have been very busy raising money for ‘Messy Mums’ — a baby bank charity that provides…
Read MoreNew electric vehicles help drive down carbon emissions
Twelve electric vehicles have joined the Island Roads fleet as part of the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.…
Read MoreVentnor Pirate Festival is set to make waves
Ventnor will host its first-ever Pirate Festival from Wednesday, August 14, to Saturday, August 17, coinciding with Ventnor Town Carnival.…
Read MoreIt’s Murder at Medina Bookshop this week
On Thursday, August 8, anyone with an interest in the grisly history of murder and detective work is welcome to…
Read MoreWhat’s in our waste survey to be carried out
A physical survey to find out what our waste and recycling is made up of will be carried out on…
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