Summer Show receives a record number of entries
Isle of Wight ObserverFreshwater Horticultural Society held its summer show, with a record entry of more than 350 exhibits from around 60 people,…
Read MoreArrest made after man threatened with knife
A man has been arrested after threatening another man with a knife in Freshwater Bay. It was reported that, between…
Read MoreSandown Regatta attracts thousands of people
Thousands flocked to Sandown for the annual Regatta on Sunday, with the organisers hailing the event as one of the…
Read MoreA chat with… James Cleverly – Tory leadership hopeful
“I’m not going to speculate about how he’d vote, but I do expect him to serve the people of his…
Read MoreYarmouth Carnival Week starts with fun for all the family
Mal ButlerThere is fun for all ages, as the 112th Yarmouth Carnival Week started with the raising of the flag on…
Read MoreReliable Ryde retains record in this week’s bowls
Ryde’s resilient bowlers retained the Island Top Team Trophy after a close battle with Shanklin, winning by a three shot…
Read MoreFree-flowing Fletcher frustrates fielders in this week’s cricket
Ventnor opener, Mark Fletcher, carried his bat with a terrific ton and defied the efforts of bowlers for 45 overs.…
Read MoreRyde phone box gallery marks second anniversary
Ryde’s smallest art gallery – a classic Kiosk No 6 red phone box on Lind Street – is marking its…
Read MoreSecond memorial Ride-Out for Lance Daish
Around 45 motorcyclists took part in the second Lance Daish Memorial Ride-Out on Saturday. Lance, 51, died following a collision…
Read MoreHeritage weekend proves popular with residents and visitors alike
Bembridge Heritage welcomed residents and visitors to their summer ‘Minding our Business’ exhibition last weekend. Held in the Village Hall,…
Read MoreWhich iconic Island landmark could gain Seaside Heritage status?
It’s been a favourite for generations, and now an iconic Island landmark could soon be joining the ranks of Blackpool…
Read MoreWin a pair of tickets to Ballyrags Comedy Club this week
Ballyrags Comedy Club returns to Fubar in Ryde this week for another night of top-notch comedy, with Bobby Mair (as…
Read MoreBembridge Lifeboat Station’s “Open Day”
The Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat Station’s “Open Day” promises to be a fascinating and entertaining day out for all the family…
Read MoreProlific Parsons poaches points in this week’s football
The soccer season kicked off with Roman, Louis Parsons’ hat-trick, and another 3 for Elliott Apter. Ventnor’s Ash Gulliver and…
Read MoreVentnor Town Council making savings
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterThe Mayor of Ventnor has described his council as being “in a dire financial situation” – and it could mean…
Read MoreSix divers qualify with the Wight Dolphins
Wight Dolphins British Sub Aqua Club welcomes divers of all abilities, from those who are brand new to the sport…
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