RNLI volunteer makes progress with assessment success
Isle of Wight ObserverYarmouth RNLI volunteer, Katie Ould, successfully completed her Tier 1 pass-out during the routine exercise night last week. Katie has…
Read MoreCycle track bridge is set for a full rebuild
A full replacement of the deck on Cement Mills Viaduct is planned for this September, as part of a significant…
Read MoreCowes regatta name honours Paralympian
Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club will now dedicate the final racing weekend of each season to much-loved Paralympic sailor, Andy Cassell,…
Read MoreReview of Radical Change
by Philip Fryer Gwen Stevens bravely directed the first-ever performance of Radical Change, with the ambitious theme presented by three…
Read MoreBrain surgery to court threats – our council talks for six hours
The Isle of Wight Council recently unveiled their shiny new ‘Committee System’ rules, and much like a group of kids…
Read MoreA moving moment for veteran rugby player
Mal ButlerA veteran rugby player’s ‘obsession’ about his great uncle led him to Twickenham on Saturday. Robert Simpson’s relative was Ronald…
Read MoreAnd for something a little bit different…
The Heron Smoke House opened at Robin Hill last weekend – and it offers something out of the ordinary. The…
Read More‘Behind the Headlines’ with independent news
Have you ever wondered how the IW Observer is produced? What time do we go to press to get the…
Read MoreIW Literary Festival speakers are revealed
The launch of the 14th IW Literary Festival took place last night at Medina Bookshop in Cowes, and programme director,…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 30th May 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreIW Observer 330
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Read MoreIsle of Wight shipbuilder introduces Rocket Rebel
The UK’s first eco-sightseeing jet-boat, built by Cowes-based Diverse Marine, has been launched into service. The Rocket Rebel is built…
Read MoreFloating bridge team raises funds for VE Day
In a heartfelt tribute to the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the team operating Cowes Floating Bridge transformed their daily…
Read MoreIW County Show returns with farmyard fun and local flavour
The Royal Isle of Wight County Show returns over the weekend of July 12 and 13, and it promises family…
Read MoreSadness at Hurst’s after closures announced
Two branches of ironmongers Hurst’s, at Ventnor and Freshwater, are to close with a third in Shanklin at risk, involving…
Read MoreKing Edward’s majestic century in this week’s cricket
Tons by Ventnor’s Henry Edwards, Mark Price, and Martin Blackman, Shanklin’s Steve Egerton-Read, 6-wicket hauls for Northwood’s Simon Goldsmith and…
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