New dog-grooming parlour ‘Ruff To Fluff’ opens in Lake
Isle of Wight ObserverHello, my name is Melanie. When you drive through Lake along Sandown Road, please look out for my new dog-grooming…
Read MoreIsland daredevils raise £25,000 for Wessex Cancer Support
Forty-six brave Islanders have raised £25,000 to support local people affected by cancer, by taking part in either a 10,000ft…
Read MoreA new Freshwater dentist to come at end of the month
Mal ButlerA new dentist will take over in Freshwater at the end of the month, after the community joined forces in…
Read MoreCouncil leader highlights need for extra £10 million in government funding
In a letter to the government last week, leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Cllr Phil Jordan has underscored…
Read MoreHome together – a happy ending for Luna and Star
Two beautiful cocker spaniels who waited patiently for a permanent home have finally been adopted. Ten-year-old sisters, Luna and Star,…
Read MoreA sad outcome to whale stranding despite best efforts
A gallant attempt by passers-by failed to save a stranded whale on a beach between Brook and Brighstone, on Saturday…
Read MoreSailing into the history books in this week’s America’s Cup
There are two proud yacht clubs and one proud dad on the Island after Sir Ben Ainslie’s crew lifted the…
Read More‘Super Ted’ goes flying through Tennyson Down
A new ‘Super Ted’ went flying through the air off the cliffs off Tennyson Down on Wednesday and, thankfully, lived…
Read MoreIW Young Farmers collect donations for food bank
National Young Farmers Week finishes today (Friday), after running from October 7 to 11. The theme of this year’s campaign…
Read MoreRed Funnel ‘don’t like it up ’em!’ and don’t want their passengers to read our newspaper
In the illustrious words of Lance-Corporal Jones from Dad’s Army, Red Funnel, it seems, “don’t like it up ’em”. After…
Read MoreThe Isle of Wight Book Awards celebrate local talent
Author, Georgina Moore, won big at the recent Isle of Wight Book Awards for her debut novel, ‘The Garnett Girls’.…
Read MoreDistinguished Gentlemen drive the Island in style
The Isle of Wight’s edition of the global classic car charity drive, Voyage Des Vectis, part of the Distinguished Gentlemen’s…
Read MoreA review of the sell out performance of The Mikado
By Rosie Sales The Mikado, one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s favourite operettas, performed by GASP, played to an appreciative sell-out…
Read MoreA chat with Gyles Brandreth
Gyles Brandreth, distinguished broadcaster, author and former MP, returned to the Isle of Wight Literary Festival with his signature blend…
Read MoreA shared goal on World Mental Health Day
Footballers from across the Island and the Island’s High Sheriff, Graham Biss, marked World Mental Health Day yesterday (Friday), and…
Read MoreKeep an eye out for the charity tractor ride-out
The Vectis Vintage Tractor charity ride-out takes place on Sunday, starting at Arreton Barns at 10.30am. The tractors and their…
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