Another Great Wight Bite to look forward to
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Great Wight Bite returns to Northwood House, in Cowes, next weekend (September 7 and 8), promising an unforgettable event…
Read MoreStill time to enjoy the IW Open Studio event
The 2024 Open Studios event, which runs until next Sunday (September 8), is now in full swing. The popular annual…
Read MoreIW Observer 292
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Read MoreCelebrate National Reading Group Day by joining a local reading group or book club
Have you ever thought about joining a reading group or book club? The IW Council’s Library Service will be celebrating…
Read MoreResidents frustrated with the state of Sandown Battery
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA Sandown retiree has said she and other residents are “fed up” with the degraded state of Sandown Battery Gardens.…
Read MoreIW Ladies win bronze in the Cherry Godfrey Cup
The Isle of Wight Ladies’ football team secured the Bronze medal, in a decisive 6-2 win over Guernsey at the…
Read MoreDiscover Island history for free next month
There will be a free admission day at both of IW Council’s Newport museums in September as part of the…
Read MoreBrighstone Community Coffee Morning celebrates their anniversary
Brighstone Community Coffee Morning recently celebrated their 10th Anniversary with a birthday cake, a glass of ‘bubbly’ and entertainment at…
Read MoreWightlink Warriors Speedway team looks to pick up silverware
The Wightlink Warriors Speedway team will be looking to pick up some silverware before the 2024 campaign finishes tomorrow (Thursday)…
Read MoreSpecialist engineering work to start at Leeson Road
Specialist ground engineering work that it is hoped will lead to the full re-opening of Leeson Road at Ventnor will…
Read MoreCharity issues appeal for path maintenance help
An Island walking charity has issued an “urgent appeal” for help with minor maintenance work on Island paths. The IW…
Read MoreA consultation or a word salad?
ExxonMobil’s proposed Solent CO2 Pipeline is stirring up plenty of controversy. When I got the chance to interview Michael Foley,…
Read MoreNewport’s celebration of local heritage
On Saturday, September 7, a new free festival comes to Newport as part of the National Heritage Open Days Scheme…
Read MoreIs grafitti helping or hindering Sandown?
A controversial piece of graffiti on boarding around the derelict Ocean Hotel has caused a stir in Sandown. Residents and…
Read MoreNew conveyancer for long-established firm
Eldridges Solicitors has recruited Joshua Gallop to its conveyancing team. Joshua will be advising clients on all aspects of property…
Read MoreGrab your tickets for this weekend’s Wolverton Fair
We still have tickets available for this weekend’s Wolverton Manor Garden Fair. At just £6 a ticket, pop in to…
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