’Wonderful’ student remembered by school
Mal ButlerRyde Academy pupils were given the opportunity of ‘special support’, following the tragic loss of a former student, Chris Koppany,…
Read MoreBembridge gardeners display high standards for BHS show
Isle of Wight ObserverDespite the aftermath of Storm Lilian, which made many local events a complete washout, the Bembridge Horticultural Society went ahead…
Read MoreNew beginning for cancer support centre in Newport
Cancer Support’s Newport centre, on Lugley Street, provides free personalised emotional and well-being support to anyone on the Isle of…
Read MoreVintage Ventnor vanquish visitors in this week’s football
Ventnor continued their unbeaten start to the season, Ruben Bryan bagged 3 for East Cowes Sports Reserves, Rob Iley saw…
Read MoreMake sure your voice is heard by keeping your details up to date!
Islanders are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that…
Read MoreIsland talent set to thrill audiences next week with exciting adaptation of best-selling book ‘The Girl on the Train’
Jake HarrisonThe Apollo Theatre will open its doors next week to a modern play that is sure to grip local audiences…
Read MoreCareers festival encourages work in health and social care sectors
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA major health and social care careers festival is being held in Newport on Wednesday, September 18. The event at…
Read MorePolice appeal following collision in Brading
Officers are appealing for information following a collision in Brading. Police were called at 7.02pm on August 20 to reports…
Read MoreRyde resident ’neglected’ by IW Council disability services
A 59-year-old man from Ryde has accused the Isle of Wight Council of “walking away” from his legal right to…
Read MoreTwo choirs support an Island museum
The Bus Shed at the IW Bus & Coach Museum was filled with the sounds of the Newchurch Male Voice…
Read MoreNewport Illuminated Carnival defeats the inclement weather
Despite the drizzly and chilly evening, the Newport Illuminated Carnival lit up the town with a brilliant display yesterday (Thursday)…
Read MoreOlder Person Good Living Show praised by High Sheriff
The High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight has praised a local homecare provider, for organising a “brilliant” event aimed…
Read MoreNew proposal is ‘a sneaky moneymaking scam’
Island businesses are up in arms over a new council proposal that they claim is nothing more than a “money-making…
Read MoreWe’re six years old – so we’re giving Islanders and Island businesses a present!
Two weeks ago, the IW Observer celebrated its sixth anniversary. Despite the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic and difficult…
Read MoreDramatic rescue in stormy water by Island fisherman
An Island fisherman came to a dramatic rescue of a young French sailor in stormy waters three miles off the…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 25 August 1888
A puzzled spectator at yacht racing penned a missive to the Isle of Wight Observer published on 25th August 1888…
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