A Big Bold Beautiful Life, with Kate Taylor
Isle of Wight ObserverBig Bold Beautiful Life: a fun and illuminating evening with Island-born author, life design and empowerment coach, Kate Taylor, will…
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Read MorePrimary school performance
Ahead of an Isle of Wight Council consultation on what action should be taken to deal with surplus places in…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Flooding – water catastrophe!
That recent deluge of rain was very bad news indeed for our ineffectual MP. Of course, it’s not Bob’s fault…
Read MoreIsland to trial new app to help separating parents
The Island has been chosen to trial a new app to support separating parents and help them secure the best…
Read MoreGet lost in a good book
The Friends of Shanklin Community Library are challenging adult readers to complete their annual Reading Challenge. All you have to…
Read MoreCould your pooch be a therapy dog?
A charity is on the lookout for therapy dog volunteers on the Island. Therapy Dogs Nationwide is a national charity…
Read MoreCut energy bills with a Warmer Homes grant
Eligible Island residents can now get free upgrades to make their homes more energy efficient. Upgrades can be worth up…
Read MoreLake schoolgirl has ‘major hair chop’ to raise money for charity
Mal ButlerA 10-year-old Lake schoolgirl is having her ‘first major hair chop’ to raise money for Breast Cancer Now and The…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Sarah Morris – former sub-postmaster at The Strand Post Office in Ryde
‘Mr Bates vs the Post Office’ has brought attention and public support to the sub-postmasters who lost so much in…
Read MoreNational Theatre comes to Newport
The Apollo Theatre, Newport, is now a National Theatre Live venue, meaning the best theatre from London and the West…
Read MoreIsland pub presents cheque to IW RSPCA
The Sun Inn, Calbourne, has presented a cheque for £1,000 to the local RSPCA shelter, following a series of weekly…
Read MoreSPONSORED ARTICLE: Happy New Year’s Figmanay
by Jean G-Owen The first Figgy Gig of 2024 was an evening of music, sketches and laughter last Friday at…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 12th January 1889
The Isle of Wight Observer, published on 12th January 1889, told of the first prosecution on the Island of a…
Read MoreYouth Theatre restarts
Cowes Amateur Dramatic & Operatic Society (CAODS) have announced the restart of their Youth Theatre. Starting last Sunday, Trinity Youth…
Read MoreIsland band holds their annual awards evening
The Vectis Corps of Drums Marching Band recently held their annual presentation evening. Highlights of the year included participating in…
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