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Isle of Wight ObserverHistoric England has launched a new interactive map celebrating nearly 300 years of the nation’s coastal history – and Islanders…
Read MoreGirls from across the region take on Island watersports
More than 200 Girlguiding members from across South West England gathered at UKSA in Cowes last weekend (Jul 12–13) for…
Read MoreWater restrictions announced for Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Households across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being asked to ditch their hosepipes from today (Wednesday, 16 July)…
Read MoreCharity tournament helps Mountbatten
The annual Mountbatten charity table tennis tournament was held in June, at the Isle of Wight Table Tennis Centre, raising…
Read MoreA squirrel’s-eye view wins photo competition
A striking image entitled A Squirrel’s-Eye View of Mill Copse has won the Wight Nature Fund’s biosphere festival photo competition.…
Read MoreShort stories, big heart as book backs Mountbatten
A collection of feel good Island stories by local author Jan Wright has already raised more than £1,200 for Mountbatten,…
Read MoreFaith and hope shared on Island pilgrimage
Island Catholics took part in a pilgrimage walk to Quarr Abbey on Saturday, July 12, as part of the Catholic…
Read MoreFitness, fun and flags at PEACH Games
More than 320 primary school children and 80 secondary sports leaders came together for the Island’s fifth annual PEACH Games,…
Read MoreVectis Historic Vehicle Show showcases classic cars
Classic cars were the stars of the show at the Vectis Historic Vehicle Club’s (VHVC) annual charity event held at…
Read MoreTeam Thunder gives their thanks
Sandown & Lake FC enjoyed an end-of-season celebration evening for their U-16 Team ‘Thunder’ squad, with managers, Michael Radic and…
Read MoreBog standard? Not these loos!
The decorated toilets that flushed social media with excitement across the Isle of Wight are now making a splash at…
Read MoreConcert produces proceeds for more dementia friendly choirs
A joint Summer Concert, featuring the West Wight Dementia-Friendly Choir and the Berryland Belles, from Surbiton, was a big success…
Read MorePATCH given £1,500 by Inner Wheel group
PATCH trustees, Erika Arnold and Ros Barrow, were invited by Ventnor Inner Wheel president, Jane Goodlet, to tea with members…
Read MoreMonthly donation pledge supports Islands charities
Island fund-raiser, Jamie Hindson, made his June donation to The Way Forward programme, in Newport, continuing his pledge to give…
Read MoreApplication made for two mobile classrooms
Gurnard Primary School could expand with the installation of two double mobile classroom buildings to support increased pupil numbers due…
Read MorePriory riders jump high in school show-jumping
Young riders from Priory School are celebrating strong performance in the Island’s inter-schools show-jumping competition, held on July 3. The…
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