New Ryde space opens to support Island women
Isle of Wight ObserverA new calm and supportive space for women has opened in Ryde, offering a safe and welcoming environment for those…
Read MoreIsle of Wight aims high for next Armed Forces Day
Following the resounding success of this year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations, the Isle of Wight is planning to bid for…
Read MoreMP opens new a garage at Northwood site
Isle of Wight West MP, Richard Quigley, officially opened Northwood Autocentre last week, a new business launched by Julian and…
Read MoreIsland Roads advise ‘Plan for disruption’
Improvement work to strengthen sections of Victoria Avenue, in Shanklin, will begin on Monday (July 14). The scheme, which will…
Read More’40s Experience Weekend at the IW Steam Railway
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway stepped back in time for a ’40s Experience over the weekend. Around 2,000 people…
Read More‘Walk the Pier’ 24-hour Ryde marathon raises money
Around 20 people took part in a 24-hour ‘Walk the Pier’ Ryde marathon to raise funds for the Island’s homeless…
Read MoreNew centres will give children a ‘Best Start’
The Isle of Wight is to benefit from three newly-announced Best Start Family Hubs, part of a nationwide programme to…
Read MoreAnother successful year for the Independent Living Show
Over 500 guests attended the Independent Living Show at GG’s – Island Riding Centre on Saturday, celebrating its third successful…
Read MoreIsland pet owners warned over dangerous fake drugs
Islanders are being urged to take extra care when purchasing flea and worm treatments on-line, following a national alert over…
Read MoreMP raises alarm over the Island’s Coroner
Concern is growing over the Isle of Wight Coroner’s service, after IW East MP, Joe Robertson, raised the issue in…
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Read MoreIndependent candidate wins by-election
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterIndependent candidate Mark Jefferies is the new Isle of Wight councillor for Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch ward, following Thursday’s by-election.…
Read MoreThis week’s Island bowls round-up report
In Division One, Cowes Medina A won 10-0 (61-53) away at Bembridge A, Sandown A won 10-0 (93-30) away at…
Read MoreMore than 100 runners end up at the pub
More than 100 runners took to Island trails this weekend, for the annual IW Relay, a unique team event covering…
Read MoreIsland composer uncovers hidden works by Erik Satie
An East Cowes composer has made international headlines after discovering and editing dozens of previously unknown piano pieces, by eccentric…
Read MoreIsland pubs back awards to celebrate carnival spirit
Four of the Island’s best known pubs have teamed up to support the Island’s traditional carnivals, by sponsoring this year’s…
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