Joe Robertson delivers his maiden speech
Isle of Wight ObserverThe newly-elected Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, delivered his maiden speech in Parliament yesterday during a debate about…
Read MoreWessex wins with victorious Ventnor in this week’s football
There were Wessex wins for Cowes, East Cowes Vics and Newport. Sam Cant can’t stop scoring ‘four’ Whitecroft & Barton,…
Read MoreHelp reduce highway flooding this year as we experience heavy rainfall
With the recent heavy rainfall again highlighting the difficulties caused by flooding, Island Roads is again reminding landowners what they…
Read MoreIt’s the 20th anniversary for Parkrunning
Celebrating 20 years of the national, and international, success of Parkruns, with Medina joining in 2011, the 5km run was…
Read MoreIsland resident sails into the history books
Island resident, Sir Ben Ainslie, was co-helm of the Ineos Britannia crew that lifted the Louis Vuitton Cup, and secured…
Read MoreBrave battling secures point in this week’s hockey
The Women’s 1st XI, skippered by forward, Kate Ednay, enjoyed an end-to-end battle with visitors, 3rd-placed Basingstoke III, at Smallbrook.…
Read MoreLight distraction for ultrasound patients
The Friends of St Mary’s Hospital (FoSMH) has funded a light projector, to be installed in the ultrasound rooms, of…
Read MoreCowes party marks business milestones
Guests enjoyed cocktails, canapes and music at Northwood House recently, as 1840 Bridal marked its first anniversary, while sister company,…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: A love-struck Romeo in his beige Lada
I’m always consumed by my latest project, and easily lose the ability to think about much else. Currently, I’m renovating…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Sophie Nixon – BA (Hons)
As a former student of Sandown Bay Academy (many readers will know it as the Fairway), and then the Island…
Read MoreWalhampton School is seeking a ferry chaperone
Walhampton School is seeking a reliable and caring individual to chaperone their pupils on the ferry from the Isle of…
Read MoreDrug Dealer jailed for 21 months
A man has been jailed for supplying drugs to the Isle of Wight. Gezim Bajrami, aged 26, was stopped in…
Read MoreIs Wightlink the best ferry operator? Let us know what you think!
Wightlink has been awarded Best Ferry Operator 2024 at the National Transport Awards in London at an event hosted by…
Read MoreWitness appeal after suspected hit and run in Ryde
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was located with serious injuries on Fishbourne Lane, Ryde, on September 28.…
Read MoreThe importance of local coffee shops
Observer FeaturesLocally-owned coffee shops and tea-rooms play a much bigger role than simply as places to grab a caffeine fix or…
Read MoreCommitted coastal crew collect coronation colours
Members of Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat (SSIL) crew collected King Charles III Coronation Medals, commemorating the King’s coronation, from…
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