Saturday’s rugby fixtures
Isle of Wight ObserverThis weekend (Saturday 3pm) sees Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes return with their first Hants Division One match at home to…
Read MoreSchool shutdown?
The potential closure of six primary schools will not become a political football – that’s the pledge of the Island’s…
Read MoreCommemorative films launched at Bay premiere
Members of Sandown & District Historical Society met to enjoy a special showing of two films, which chronicle important local…
Read MoreSteampunk’s Island debut later this month
A first for the Island comes to Ryde later this month: The IW Steampunk Festival. Immerse yourself in a realm…
Read MoreBISCOES: Autumn Budget Predictions
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, accused the previous government of leaving behind a £22 billion black hole, in public finances, in…
Read MoreRed Funnel’s troubled sale and unanswered questions
After months of denials, the truth about Red Funnel’s potential sale has come to light, thanks to one of its…
Read MoreWho believes these closures are needed?
The council is clearly braced to expect an outcry from parents over the closure proposals. That has already started, with…
Read MoreBook a brilliant Christmas Party at Newclose
Newclose County Cricket Ground is offering an unique and festive opportunity for those seeking to host private Christmas parties in…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Dr Nick England – Former head of Ryde School, chair of governors at the IW College, a school inspector and A-level examiner
When I became a headteacher, I was invited by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) to become an inspector. This required…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: What do Oasis and our ferries have in common?
Nothing compares to Bruce Springsteen and the East Street Band playing live, although the Jam’s equally exciting rock-‘n’-roll music was…
Read MoreA bench has been stolen from a recreation ground
A Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) bench has been stolen from Downside Recreation Ground, with another bench removed and…
Read MoreDefib feature prompts Paul’s action to save lives
Mal ButlerA Shanklin businessman, who suffered a near-fatal heart attack and two cardiac arrests four years ago, has installed a defibrillator…
Read More‘Unsafe’ property will go under the hammer
It sounds like the bargain of the century – but potantial buyers need to read the small print. A semi-detached…
Read MoreThis week’s midweek football results
In the Hampshire Senior Cup, Newport won 3-2 away at Millbrook, with goals from Jordan Browne, Sonny Myram and Mike…
Read MoreUpset Freshwater residents raise planning concerns
Freshwater residents were given a chance to have their say on proposals for three developments in the West Wight, at…
Read MoreRespected councillor resigns after meeting
A long-standing Freshwater parish councillor has resigned following an acrimonious monthly parish meeting at the Memorial Hall on Tuesday. Gill…
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