Swan rescue in Newport
Isle of Wight ObserverOn Sunday afternoon, a group of friends, and a local charity, teamed up to save a swan in distress in…
Read MoreTuesday Toddlers’ group celebrates anniversary
The Tuesday Toddlers’ group, which first started at Totland Methodist Church, celebrated 40-plus years of looking after little ones at…
Read MoreAppeal for information after Audi driven aggressively in Ventnor
The police are appealing for information after an incident where an Audi was driven aggressively on Gills Cliff Road in…
Read MoreGovernment should ‘just get on’ with compensation for WASPI women
Both newly-elected MPs for the Isle of Wight have pledged their support to a group campaigning for fair state pension…
Read MoreSPONSORED: Sustainable Christmas Tree Farming
Isle of Wight ObserverShide Christmas Trees is part of the Thompson’s Garden Centre Group, and has been growing Christmas Trees on the Isle…
Read MoreSwim For Hope raises £26,000
Twenty-seven swimmers took part in Wessex Cancer Support’s Swim for Hope recently, braving the 1¼ mile crossing from Hurst Castle…
Read MoreMarching band workshop is a hit
A workshop was organised by the Island’s popular marching bands at the weekend, with members of His Majesty’s Royal Marines…
Read MoreChoir gives support to Admiral Nurses
The Newchurch Male Voice Choir supports all the services and staff who work for dementia patients on the Island, by…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 30 September 1854
In a long letter to the Isle of Wight Observer, published on 30th September 1854, engineer Mr Morey takes a…
Read MoreChurch becomes more user friendly
Clarence Road Evangelical Church, in East Cowes, has recently upgraded its facilities. A small group of Christians meet regularly in…
Read MoreKing’s Award winner is ‘blessed with good staff’
Lord-Lieutenant, Susie Sheldon, has presented A.J Wells & Sons with the prestigious King’s Award. Founded in 1972 on the Isle…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 27th September 2024
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreOur politicians are working together – at last!
For the first time in years, the Isle of Wight has united in its call for government help. The message?…
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Read More15 Questions to ExxonMobil about the proposed CO2 pipeline across the Island
We asked 15 questions to ExxonMobil about the proposed CO2 pipeline across the Isle of Wight. There has been a…
Read MoreNewport’s Lord Louis library set to undergo essential works
The Lord Louis Library in Newport is scheduled to undergo essential maintenance from Monday, 14 October, and is expected to…
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