ISLAND OBITUARY: Jim Baldwin
Isle of Wight ObserverWildlife enthusiast Jim Baldwin, who was renowned for his commitment to nature conservation, has died aged 67. He was involved…
Read MoreOutstanding U-10 success in football
Shanklin’s U-10 side celebrated a successful first season, securing a cup win. They overcame Downside Panthers 9-1 in the final,…
Read MoreShanklin & DHS free open day exhibition
Shanklin & District History Society (S&DHS) held their annual open day exhibition at the Falcon Cross Hall in Shanklin, with…
Read MoreRed squirrel numbers fall as spring sightings drop
Red squirrel sightings across the Island are significantly down this spring, with fewer reports from gardens and noticeably fewer road…
Read MoreHousing numbers are set to increase – reluctantly!
The Isle of Wight Council has reluctantly agreed to raise its annual housing target from 453 to 703 homes over…
Read MoreA weekend to remember for the Hurricane vets
The Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes Vets, led by their skipper, Greg Dean, on his final game of rugby, played at…
Read MoreIsland image of the Year celebrated in Binstead
The Island’s photographic talent was proudly on display recently, as Focus-Ryde Imaging group hosted the All Island Image of the…
Read MoreA revival for Newport’s High Street
A partnership between Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council (N&CCC) and the IW Council has delivered a fresh new look to…
Read MoreDragon boat race in Island Harbour
Wessex Cancer Support is making waves on the Island this summer, with the launch of its very first Dragon boat…
Read MoreFunding for Ryde support service as demand grows
Ryde Town Council has given a major boost for Ryde Information & Support Service (RISS), with £20,000 of new funding…
Read MoreA Needles farm is now selling its own milk
After 25 years, dairy farming has returned to Warren Farm near the Needles. Run by husband and wife team, James…
Read MoreIW Seasongs and Shanties was a success
Mal ButlerFlags were waved and hundreds of people joined in with some raucous singing of Land of Hope and Glory and…
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