Island teenager named Cadet of the Year 2024
Isle of Wight ObserverA 15-year-old St John Ambulance volunteer from the Isle of Wight has won a role as one of the top…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Holmsey or Nostrodamus?
Do you know what a binfluencer is? It’s the neighbour who puts the right bin out on the right day…
Read MoreAdrien clocks up half a century
Mal ButlerA member of the Island’s Catenians Circle has been recognised for his 50 years with the Catholic men’s association. Adrien…
Read MoreShanklin grand charity sale returns for 2024
If you want to grab yourself a bargain, and raise money for good causes at the same time, then make…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: January 7th 1854
This week two short pieces from the Isle of Wight Observer published on January 7th, 1854 caught our eye. This…
Read MoreSaving swings in Northwood Park
The set of four swings in the Northwood Park were removed after failing a critical safety inspection in the summer.…
Read MoreMother Nature rages
Mother Nature caused yet more misery on the Island this week as Storm Henk hit. Flood warnings were issued for…
Read MorePublic meeting to launch the Bay Area Place Plan
The town and parish councils of Sandown, Shanklin and Lake, in partnership with the IW Council, will formally launch the…
Read MoreHelp a local charity help animals in need
Local charity, Friends of the Animals, are urgently seeking new foster carers for dogs and small mammals that come into…
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