Gratitude to the air ambulance paramedics sparks fund-raising
Mal ButlerA man whose life was saved by quick-acting paramedics and the Hants & IW Air Ambulance is organising an event…
Read MoreThe Isle of Wight Festival is up for a coveted award
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight Festival has been shortlisted for the coveted ‘Major Festival of the Year’ category at the upcoming…
Read MoreCatenians’ donation to Verbum Dei Centre
A cheque for £900 was donated to the Verbum Dei centre, Carisbrooke, at the IW Catenians Association during its annual…
Read MoreA new home for Needles Coastguard and Rescue Team
After around 40 years operating from the same station, the Needles Coastguard and Rescue Team (CRT) has a new home.…
Read MoreA chat with new Wightlink CEO Katy Taylor
Wightlink’s new CEO is a PR professional – and it shows – although Katy Taylor is quick to point out…
Read MoreA week of table tennis for Newport Vics to try to forget
By Debbie Yates Division One Havenstreet A 10 v Newport Vics B 0, Ryde A 7 v Ryde B 3,…
Read MoreTouch tournament for the Island’s Women’s Wight Wolves
Wight Wolves, the Island’s Women’s Rugby side, coached by Nathan Tombleson, took part in the recent Winchester Touch Tournament. There…
Read MoreIW chess players look forward to tournament
The Island is set to become the epicentre of the chess world next February, as it hosts the Wightlink IW…
Read MoreTeenager Jay wins Most Responsible Angler Award
A teenage Isle of Wight angler has been recognised for showing respect for the fish he catches, his surroundings and…
Read MoreAfternoon concert to raise funds for Museum of Ryde
On Sunday (November 3) at 3pm, in the Garfield Road Methodist Church, Ryde, the Newchurch Male Voice Choir will be…
Read MoreFireworks and a torch-lit procession in Yarmouth
A torch-lit procession will return to Yarmouth, as part of the town’s fireworks celebrations on Tuesday. Crowds are being asked…
Read MoreAlfie Moore returns with ‘A Face for Radio’ show
Trinity Theatre, Cowes, is set to welcome back BBC Radio 4’s comedy star, Alfie Moore, for a special performance of…
Read MoreLast sports facility in Yarmouth may close
The future of badminton in Yarmouth is under a cloud, after a notice was sent to the clubs who use…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 1 November 1856
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 1st November 1856 told the sad tale of a baby found floating in…
Read MoreWightSAR boost from the IW Book Awards
Isle of Wight Search and Rescue (WightSAR) has received a financial boost from the recent Isle of Wight Book Awards.…
Read MorePets with Hart shows its love for veterans
A pet shop in Newport has transformed its front window into a moving tribute ahead of Remembrance Sunday next weekend.…
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