Yet another dentist practice quits the IW
Mal ButlerA petition to protest against the closure of a dental practice in Freshwater has attracted more than 700 signatures in…
Read MoreWhat is ‘steampunk’? Find out next month!
Isle of Wight ObserverOxford’s English Dictionary defines steampunk as ‘a genre of science fiction that has a historical setting and typically features steam-powered…
Read MoreWill there be good news at Christmas for Ventnor?
Specialist ground engineering works, hoped to facilitate the full re-opening of Leeson Road, Ventnor, will start on September 9. The…
Read MoreTwo sisters are waiting for a forever home
These two beautiful cocker spaniels, Luna and Star, are patiently waiting for a forever home. These gentle, 10-year-old sisters have…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 27 August 1853
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 27th August 1853 carried two accounts of the theft of food that came…
Read MoreAnother Great Wight Bite to look forward to
The Great Wight Bite returns to Northwood House, in Cowes, next weekend (September 7 and 8), promising an unforgettable event…
Read MoreStill time to enjoy the IW Open Studio event
The 2024 Open Studios event, which runs until next Sunday (September 8), is now in full swing. The popular annual…
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Read MoreCelebrate National Reading Group Day by joining a local reading group or book club
Have you ever thought about joining a reading group or book club? The IW Council’s Library Service will be celebrating…
Read MoreResidents frustrated with the state of Sandown Battery
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA Sandown retiree has said she and other residents are “fed up” with the degraded state of Sandown Battery Gardens.…
Read MoreIW Ladies win bronze in the Cherry Godfrey Cup
The Isle of Wight Ladies’ football team secured the Bronze medal, in a decisive 6-2 win over Guernsey at the…
Read MoreDiscover Island history for free next month
There will be a free admission day at both of IW Council’s Newport museums in September as part of the…
Read MoreBrighstone Community Coffee Morning celebrates their anniversary
Brighstone Community Coffee Morning recently celebrated their 10th Anniversary with a birthday cake, a glass of ‘bubbly’ and entertainment at…
Read MoreWightlink Warriors Speedway team looks to pick up silverware
The Wightlink Warriors Speedway team will be looking to pick up some silverware before the 2024 campaign finishes tomorrow (Thursday)…
Read MoreSpecialist engineering work to start at Leeson Road
Specialist ground engineering work that it is hoped will lead to the full re-opening of Leeson Road at Ventnor will…
Read MoreCharity issues appeal for path maintenance help
An Island walking charity has issued an “urgent appeal” for help with minor maintenance work on Island paths. The IW…
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