Enjoying the RAT Running Race at Nettlestone
Isle of Wight ObserverNettlestone Primary School’s most decorated former student, Major-General Sir Martin White, will officially start the Nettlestone RAT Running Race on…
Read MoreTop view for this Macmillan Coffee Morning
Debbie Hall, from The Plaza Ices, and Charlotte Grundy, from The Little Coffee Bike, joined forces on Friday, September 20,…
Read MoreBrambles Bank hosts fun sporting events
The Brambles Bank was a hive of sporting activity as the Autumn low tide saw a tug-of-war and a cricket…
Read MoreStoic Shutler shuts-out shooters in hockey
The IW men’s 1st XI drew 1-1 away at Romsey, in Division Two South, with their 2nd XI winning 6-2…
Read MoreWeaving, spinning and dyeing open day
The IW Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers, is hosting an open day to show their craft skills at Rookley…
Read MoreRaworth, Rice and Titchmarsh join Literary Festival
A trio of celebrity interviewers have been added to the list of star performers at next week’s Isle of Wight…
Read MoreMan charged with drug supply offences in Rookley
A 35 year-old man has been charged with drugs supply offences following a warrant in Rookley. On Thursday, September 12,…
Read MoreIW Council care and health careers fair hailed a huge success
More than 580 people descended on the Lord Louis Library in Newport last week to find out more about career…
Read MoreThe Operation Market Garden’s 80th anniversary
The local history ‘Growing Up In The Bay’ YouTube channel has launched a new film to mark the 80th anniversary…
Read MoreA new local branch for a national party
Tuesday evening saw the creation of the East Wight branch of Reform UK. The posts of interim chairman, deputy chairman,…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East
Last week I voted to try and stop the government ending the winter fuel payment for 10 million pensioners, including…
Read MoreWest Wight’s dentist petition following confirmed closure
Mal ButlerWest Wight MP, Richard Quigley, is taking up the baton after being handed a petition of 2,125 names on Tuesday,…
Read MoreCowes WI celebrates their 14th birthday
Cowes WI recently celebrated their 14th birthday with a circus/funfair-themed party. As well as dressing up, members celebrated with fun…
Read MoreSell-out success for East Cowes Festival
The annual Waverley Park ‘Music, Poetry and More Beer Festival’ lived up to its name – selling out of beer…
Read MoreThe remarkable story of 97 High Street
For many Islanders, 97 High Street in Ryde was once more than just a building; it was a vibrant youth…
Read More‘To Be In Her Shoes’ raises domestic abuse awareness
The latest ‘crazy walk’ to raise awareness for domestic abuse took place at Alum Bay on Sunday. The ‘To Be…
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