Older Person Good Living Show praised by High Sheriff
Isle of Wight ObserverThe High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight has praised a local homecare provider, for organising a “brilliant” event aimed…
Read MoreNew proposal is ‘a sneaky moneymaking scam’
Island businesses are up in arms over a new council proposal that they claim is nothing more than a “money-making…
Read MoreWe’re six years old – so we’re giving Islanders and Island businesses a present!
Two weeks ago, the IW Observer celebrated its sixth anniversary. Despite the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic and difficult…
Read MoreDramatic rescue in stormy water by Island fisherman
Mal ButlerAn Island fisherman came to a dramatic rescue of a young French sailor in stormy waters three miles off the…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 25 August 1888
A puzzled spectator at yacht racing penned a missive to the Isle of Wight Observer published on 25th August 1888…
Read MoreWonderful Wolverton is coming next weekend
Wolverton Manor Garden Fair takes place next weekend (August 31 and September 1), from 10am-5pm on both days. The Island’s…
Read MorePappa P’s pizza, waffle and crepe extravaganza!
Ever tried saying “Pappa P’s popular pizza parlour in Pyle Street” three times fast? Go on, we dare you! And…
Read MoreResidents lose fight against West Acre Park
Residents have lost their judicial review against the developers of West Acre Park outside Ryde. Residents fundraised to take the…
Read MoreReading at Quarr Abbey displays Island poetry
On Monday there was a poetry reading event after Vespers at Quarr Abbey. Fr. Luke welcomed approximately 60 people, who…
Read MoreGreat fun was had at the Garlic Festival
The sun shone and large crowds flocked to the Garlic Festival last weekend – and they made sure they enjoyed…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East
Parliament is in recess until September 2, which has given me the opportunity to attend lots of local events and…
Read MoreVentnor enjoys its special days with great weather
After a huge deluge of rain overnight, the sun shone over Ventnor Park, and Saturday’s Ventnor Day was a great…
Read MoreFolkboat trophy won by British club for first time
By Ollie Dewar The Royal Solent Yacht Club has been presented with the most coveted trophy in Folkboat racing: the…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Oops! I’ve done it again!
In April, on Friday 13, I was rushing around gathering building materials, because – unusually – my builder wanted an…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Kieron Cooney: Organiser of the IW Steampunk Festival – September 20-22
I have had the immense pleasure of living a life filled with diverse passions and pursuits. As a general practitioner…
Read MoreYou won’t want to miss this male voice choir
Rotary on the Wight are delighted to be hosting the Cowbridge Welsh Male Voice Choir for their second visit to…
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