Triumphant Tattersall in this week’s football
Isle of Wight ObserverWeekend hat-trick heroes include Ventnor’s Emerson Tattersall and West Wight’s Jordan Maloney. Wight Eagles continued their flying start to the…
Read MoreThere are September successes in this week’s bowls
With the outdoor summer season coming to a close, Ryde Marina A won 8-2 (57-45) away at Totland A, and…
Read MoreHappy Hurries in this week’s rugby report
Sandown & Shanklin Rugby Club enjoyed a much deserved 29-22 victory in their Hants Counties One season opener, at home…
Read MoreCouncillors grilled over school closures
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterIsle of Wight councillors and council officers received a grilling over possible school closures yesterday evening at Newport’s County Hall.…
Read MoreOpposition to school closures is ramped up
Opposition to six potential primary school closures has been stepped up across the Isle of Wight. Parents, teachers and community…
Read MoreWhat do you know about WWII nurses?
Local author, Jo Cooper, spent a successful weekend at Wolverton Manor garden fair, selling her series of Sky novels. Many…
Read More‘Complete bunkum’ from the IW Council
The Isle of Wight Council has refused to supply information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by claiming it…
Read MoreRyde marks the end of the carnival season
The carnival season ended in style with a spectacular illuminated finale around Ryde on Saturday. It followed the town’s main…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Enjoy it while you can
Dear Editor, Stephen Hopkins (Island Soapbox, August 30) made me think about my late dad, and his opinion on our…
Read MoreWing Walking for Mountbatten Isle of Wight
Brave fundraisers have touched the sky, by taking part in the Island’s first ever wing walk and by skydiving, to…
Read MoreTickets selling well for Literary Festival but still plenty to be had
There is less than a month to go until this year’s IW Literary Festival and tickets are going fast. Big…
Read MoreA Shanklin town meeting at Shanklin Theatre
Shanklin Town Council is hosting a town meeting for residents at Shanklin Theatre on Tuesday, September 17, to introduce the…
Read MoreCCTV inspection reveals Binstead culvert clear and running properly
For years, the culvert on Cemetery Road in Binstead has been the centre of attention when it comes to flooding…
Read MoreThe Island’s NHS is struggling under peak levels
Islanders are again being urged to support local health services as the number of patients needing urgent and emergency care…
Read MoreShanklin in Bloom prizes are handed out
The Shanklin in Bloom winners received their prizes from town mayor, Sara Sheath, at a presentation at Shanklin British Legion…
Read MoreNational Trust mourns loss of ‘much-loved’ staff member
The National Trust, Isle of Wight, has paid tribute to its countryside manager, Robin Lang, who recently passed away. A…
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