Win a Christmas experience at Quarr Abbey
Isle of Wight ObserverThe beautiful buildings of Quarr Abbey inspire and uplift the soul. They are home to a small group of Benedictine…
Read MoreEnergy saving measures approved for Waterside
Solar panels will be fitted on the roof of a Ryde public swimming pool, as part of works approved by…
Read MoreSuper hero quizzers raise money for Cambodia
A ‘super heroes’ quiz at the Hideaway, Shanklin, has helped raise more than £350 for a Cambodia school project. The…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: A statue to Labour minister?
Dear Editor, In order to make progress in Parliament it is important to make an impression, and what better way…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Joanna Richards – Chairman of SWAY trustees
The charity South Wight Area Youth Partnership (SWAY) has, this week, received news of a great reason to celebrate. The…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 15th November 2024
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Voters’ priorities – a lesson for the political left
Emerging rock stars sing of love and loss, until they become super successful. At that point they turn their attention…
Read MoreHistorical Parabike creates a stir amongst shoppers
Tilly WalderRyde Co-op’s British Legion Poppy Appeal saw a lot of excitement last weekend when Andrew Browne brought in his ex-army…
Read More‘Hail to the bus driver’
Former soldier, and the IW Council’s Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Ian Dore, has managed to track down a mystery bus…
Read MoreTribute to six young airmen who lost their lives
Six young pilots who died when their Hawker Typhoon planes crashed into the sea off the Isle of Wight, in…
Read MoreThe Island remembers The Fallen
Mal ButlerThe Island fell silent as thousands of people paid their respects in honour of The Fallen at Sunday’s Remembrance parades…
Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: What a difference a year makes!
This time last year I wrote in my article how no two years are the same – and these last…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 10 November 1855
A rather lengthy article published in the Isle of Wight Observer of November 10th, 1885, ends with a sentence that…
Read MoreThree youngsters show great promise in squash
The Isle of Wight Squash Academy (IWSA) has praised the efforts of three of their young players. Finn Husson, Olivia…
Read More“He’s behind you!” Count Dracula is coming to Cowes
If you’re seeking a delightful mix of suspense, humour, and festive cheer this Christmas season, look no further than “Dracula…
Read MoreBlast From The Past returns this weekend
Dinosaur Isle’s popular ‘Blast from the Past’ event returns this weekend (November 16-17). The event brings together heritage, natural history…
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