HOLMSEY: The changing way people ‘acquire’ things…
Isle of Wight ObserverIn the olden days when you needed to buy household goods, you traipsed round the shops. That could be a…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Retirement ain’t what it used to be…
Dear Editor, With regards to your “Star Letter” (Island Soapbox, Oct 25); the writer, Avril Page, described her “belief in…
Read MoreWill there be no parking on Seaview High Street?
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA ‘no waiting at any time’ permanent parking restriction on Seaview’s High Street could be approved next week. The policy,…
Read MoreCoastguard Awards Ceremony recognises important work
Bembridge Sailing Club hosted the Coastguard Awards Ceremony on Monday, recognising the crucial work the coastguard does in protecting not…
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Read MoreDental care provider reveals it will not be opening in Freshwater until a couple of week’s time
An Island dental care provider has revealed there will be a two-week gap in provision while the practice establishes itself…
Read MoreField of Remembrance service at Carisbrooke Castle
On Thursday, November 7, HM Lord-Lieutenant will again be hosting the annual Field of Remembrance service at Carisbrooke Castle. Gates…
Read MoreTake over of Freshwater dental services by Denbigh House “remains on track”, according to ICB
The takeover of Freshwater dentistry by a new provider “remains on track” despite the NHS still waiting on approval from…
Read MoreMore than 50,000 bees to be re-homed on the Island
It’s been a hive of activity at an Island wastewater treatment works this month, as more than 50,000 honeybees are…
Read MoreOwners of Yarmouth pub apply for LBC to install ‘high quality’ accommodation
The owners of a Yarmouth pub have applied for listed building consent (LBC) to install ‘high quality’ bed and breakfast…
Read MoreWightAID grant helps families enjoy well-earned holidays
A charity that helps Island families in poverty to have a much-needed holiday is the biggest beneficiary of the latest…
Read MoreHallowe’en success for three Island cyclists
Cyclists Ewan Cook, Nadia Lele and Kirsty Cook enjoyed success on Sunday at the Gorrick Halloween Classic XC in Surrey.…
Read MoreBowls, ghouls and rolls for Islanders this week
Shanklin Bowls Club hosted a Hallowe’en Fun night indoor bowls competition, with more than 30 participants taking part in the…
Read MoreS&S’s stronghold success in this week’s rugby
Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes got back to winning ways with a 73-27 Counties One home win over Trojans at Fortress…
Read MoreW&B stay top with two games in hand in football this week
Whitecroft & Barton won a table-topping clash with Ventnor. There were 4 goals from Sandown’s Ryan Walker, hat-tricks for Vectis’s…
Read MoreDrone trials not going ahead on Cowes car park
The Isle of Wight Council has refused to grant a licence for Inteliports to conduct a pilot project for cross-Solent…
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