Island businesses warned as vape ban begins tomorrow
Isle of Wight ObserverIsland businesses and residents have been reminded by the IW Council that the sale and purchase of single-use vapes will…
Read MoreNew weights to support IW lung rehab patients
The pulmonary rehabilitation team at St Mary’s Hospital has received a new set of weights and kettlebells, thanks to a…
Read MoreCharity football match was a great day out
The Workwear Island charity football match was a huge success, raising £4,500 for Mountbatten, at Brading Town FC on Sunday.…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 4 June 1859
In the Isle of Wight Observer published on 4th June, 1859 there is an account of a near-fatal boat collision.…
Read MoreBay Wailers mark their first decade with packed concert
The Bay Wailers choir from Freshwater celebrated 10 years of singing together with a packed concert at All Saints’ Church,…
Read MoreA sad end for the Ryde Lions Club after 55 years
Ryde Lions Club has sadly announced that after 55 years of service to the local community they are to close…
Read MoreStepping into spring with ‘Chelsea Comes to Carisbrooke’
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School pupils have planted strawberries and pumpkins into old footwear as part of their…
Read MoreThe Island’s Catenians celebrate anniversary
The Island’s Catenians celebrated its 60th anniversary with a lunch at the Royal Solent Yacht Club, Yarmouth, on Saturday. Around…
Read MoreWin IW Festival tickets in charity silent auction
Islanders have a unique opportunity to attend this year’s IW Festival, while supporting a worthy local cause. Girlguiding IW has…
Read MoreThe ‘boy from Binstead’ done good!
He’s no stranger to a spotlight — and now Cllr Ian Dore is spinning into the Chairman’s role, ready to…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Dr David Isaac – Island GP and clinical lead for the IW Bowel Cancer Awareness Campaign
As a GP, I routinely see all sides of life on the Isle of Wight. In the past week, I…
Read MoreThree Rivers set to rock Porchfield this weekend
The Three Rivers music festival returns to Porchfield this weekend for two vibrant days of live music, community spirit and…
Read MoreIndependent Living Show has new a venue
Right at Home presents the Independent Living Show (formerly the Older Person’s Good Living Show), taking place on July 5.…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Check your bills…
Dear Editor, I thought your readers should see a part of my letter to Southern Water. I would advise them…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: A mid-air emergency
I watched a man die, and miraculously, later saw him stand and walk away. Last Friday night, I boarded Virgin…
Read MoreIW councillor calls for action on the Floatie!
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterThe long-running saga of the troubled floating bridge returned to County Hall this week, with an Isle of Wight councillor…
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