Island orchestra performs for famous boxing match
Mal ButlerMillions of people worldwide watched an Island orchestra company playing live, as Chris Eubank Jr walked into the ring to…
Read MoreISLAND OBITUARY: John Endacott
Isle of Wight ObserverMany Islanders, and former pupils of Sandown High School from the 1970s and subsequently, will mourn the loss of John…
Read MoreTalks are to take place on school funding for the Island
The issue of fair funding for Island primary schools has been raised in Parliament by Joe Robertson, MP for Isle…
Read MoreFamily marathon fund-raising effort for the Great Britain Squad
Island swimmer, Zac Lacey, who is currently the Down Syndrome World & European 200m Butterfly Champion, has been busy with…
Read MoreIt was doubles delight at this week’s croquet games
There were 38 players getting involved when Ryde Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club hosted a level Play Doubles event, with…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 2 May 1857
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 2nd May 1857 reports on the views of a visitor from a smoky…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Was I just disinterested – or did I have mental health issues?
Last week I left a note in the porch for the food delivery driver: “Sorry I’m out, please hide in…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Vectis VE Day 80 – Anne Springman MBE
Looking back on life pre-war has been reflective, including my memories of D-Day and then VE Day in 1945. May…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: A plague on all your houses
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter on Wednesday night and for the first time in my adult life I…
Read MoreGardening Galore returns to Rookley Village Hall
Rookley Village Association will once again be running the popular ‘Gardening Galore’ event, which will take place on Sunday, between…
Read MoreThree Rivers Music festival set to return to Porchfield
This summer, the Isle of Wight’s wellness scene meets festival spirit as Three Rivers Music Festival returns to Porchfield for…
Read MorePerformance of ‘Olivet to Calvary’ on Good Friday
On Good Friday, a large congregation listened to the rendition of ‘Olivet to Calvary’, a cantata composed by J H…
Read MoreRetired professional pianist marks 100 years this week
A professional pianist who played with Morecambe and Wise and Roy Castle, among a host of other celebrities, celebrates his…
Read MoreA Summer of Fun with Jack Up Events
Get ready to party this summer as Jack Up Events stage a trio of unforgettable evenings at the idyllic Retro…
Read MoreSun shines on Ability Dogs 4 Young People Fun Dog Show
The Ability Dogs 4 Young People Fun Dog Show, held at the charity’s training centre on Sunday, was deemed a…
Read MoreBridge repairs will lead to major disruption
Newport faces almost six months of traffic disruption as Island Roads prepare for a major maintenance scheme to replace key…
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