Tom wins the half marathon
Isle of Wight ObserverThere were 211 runners who completed the challenging 13 mile (21km) course, with Tom Aldred home in 1h 12m 41s,…
Read MoreTwo-Ton Triumph in this week’s cricket
With the cricket season drawing to a close, highlights include Shanklin’s unbeaten openers, Jim Thorn and George Speller (who have…
Read MoreLandscape Lane development met with backlash
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterRevised plans for a 12 house development on Newport’s Landscape Lane have been met with renewed backlash. The latest in…
Read MorePlayers pay tribute to departed friends
There were poignant pre-match scenes at Bembridge and Brading, with match officials assembling players in silent memory of ex-Whitecroft &…
Read MoreGoodwood trip for Isle of Wight cyclists
Islanders, from the Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Racing Team, travelled to the RTCC National Time Trial Circuit Championships at Goodwood on…
Read MoreBen’s beautiful beach creations
A homeless man, who is walking around the UK with his dog, Milo, to raise money for charity, is taking…
Read MoreFootprint Trust wins the lottery
Isle of Wight charity, the Footprint Trust, has received a grant of £25,000 to help Islanders on low incomes. The…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Blame the politicians
Two thirds of Brits say they can’t afford a foreign holiday this year. In theory, that should mean the Island…
Read MoreCelebrating a decade of fun
Jack Up Events has announced that the 2024 Jack Up Summer Party held last weekend will be the festival’s final…
Read MoreCowes lifeboat heads out to help lone yachtsman
A 26 foot yacht with one man aboard that had fouled its propeller and gone aground on the shore between…
Read MoreOpposition to oil giant’s pipeline project grows
A petition to stop ExxonMobil’s Solent CO2 Pipeline Project coming to the Isle of Wight has gathered more than 2,000…
Read MoreCould you help police over serious accident near Calbourne?
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision near Calbourne. Emergency services were called at 10.38am yesterday (Friday) to…
Read MoreVentnor counts the pennies as the council struggles
The Mayor of Ventnor has described his council as being “in a dire financial situation” – and it could mean…
Read MoreHandmade planters created to raise awareness
Tilly WalderLast week, the IW Observer team was presented with a personalised garden planter from avid community activist, Christopher Hayton. Christopher…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Blake Simms – A grateful recipient of NHS care
In this day and age, there is so much criticism of the NHS, and the focus seems to be on…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Half Marathon takes place on Sunday
Sunday sees the annual running of the Isle of Wight Half Marathon, with the 21km (13 mile) event starting at…
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