LOOK BACK IN TIME: 14 May 1859
Isle of Wight ObserverThis story published in the Isle of Wight Observer of 14th May, 1859 caught our eye after the local elections…
Read MoreFashion show raises over £900 for animal charity
A community fashion show was held in Cowes, at the end of March, and raised £908.67 for Island-based animal rescue…
Read MoreMarathon raises funds for the Isle of Wight Sea Pool Project
Island resident, Ian Wallace, recently completed his first-ever marathon for a cause close to his heart. He competed in the…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Politicians are in it for themselves – not us
No-one will ever do a five stretch for dumping their old sofa in the nearest layby, nor will they get…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: The High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight – Jacqueline (Jacque) Gazzard
Just one month in, and this extraordinary job is an utter privilege and has exceeded any expectations I may have…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Police should investigate ‘idiots’
Dear Editor, There was a time when I thought that vehicles making a loud noise along with back firing indicated…
Read MoreCasper passes away at The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown has announced the death of Casper, their much loved white lion, at the age…
Read MoreWes Anderson tribute plays IW this weekend
Fans of film and music are in for a treat this weekend, as a unique tribute band dedicated to the…
Read MoreCouncil taxpayers stump up after losing court case
Losing the West Acre development court case has cost Island council taxpayers more than £160,000. In a decision dated April…
Read MoreWalk the Wight takes place across the Island this weekend
More than 4,500 people – and over 450 dogs wearing special edition bandannas – will be taking part in the…
Read MoreMarking 80 years since VE Day with a beacon of light
Beacons were lit across the Island last night at 9.30pm to mark Victory in Europe Day as Britain celebrates 80…
Read More£20 million to get to the end of the pier!
When taxpayers have forked out £20 million to support public infrastructure, benefitting a private company, most people would think it…
Read MoreMarathon DJ set supports the Island’s youth
Mal ButlerA 16-year-old schoolboy has played a 1,000-minute DJ mix, at Department in Ryde, to raise funds for The Isle of…
Read MoreDescendants of Charles Dickens unite in Ventnor
The new Charles Dickens’ Trail was officially launched on Saturday, with a remarkable 24 members of the author’s descendants in…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East
This week, we mark 80 years since VE Day and the end of WWII in Europe. This is both a…
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