Protect babies and children NHS urges flu appointments
Isle of Wight ObserverThe winter flu vaccination campaign for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight begins on Monday 1 September 2025, targeting some…
Read MorePadel players promote participation
Ryde Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club’s inaugural Padel Tournament saw a 48-player mix of beginners, experienced players and visitors participate…
Read More60th Folkboat Week sees record number of entries
Isle of Wight ObserverA record 52 entries took part in the Royal Solent Yacht Club’s 60th anniversary of Folkboat Week. Racing was across…
Read MoreShanklin D-lighted
Table-topping Shanklin D have claimed promotion to Division One after winning 9-1 (69-44) away at Sandown E. Also in Division…
Read MoreIsland talent takes centre stage as girls reach West End finals
Four talented young performers from the Isle of Wight have been recognised in a prestigious national monologue competition, with two…
Read MoreGoing Electric 2025 powers up this Sunday in Newport
On Sunday, the Isle of Wight’s flagship low-carbon showcase returns to Newport Quay-side, and the Riverside Centre from 10am to…
Read More50 years of the Island Steam Fair tradition
The milestone 50th annual steam fair, at Havenstreet, was a huge success with large crowds visiting the four-day event. Hundreds…
Read MoreFreshwater skatepark gets £500 funding boost
Freshwater’s long-awaited Skatepark & Pump Track project has received a personal boost, with Parish Council Chairwoman Frances Turan donating £500…
Read MoreIsle of Wight comedian reaches Hampshire finals
Isle of Wight comedian, Bernie Quinlan, has secured her place in the finals of the Hampshire Comedian of the Year…
Read MoreMagic, mayhem and memories at Jay Miller’s Circus
By Emma Harper Are you looking for something truly spectacular to kick off your weekend? Look no further than Jay…
Read MoreComedian Jack has bank holiday fun trip to Ryde
TV personality and comedian, Jack Whitehall, and his father, Michael, dropped into the Museum of Ryde in the Royal Arcade…
Read MoreEast Cowes Carnival pulls in the crowds
Mal ButlerEast Cowes was welcomed back onto the Island’s Carnival merry-go-round, for the first time in 30 years on Saturday. The…
Read MoreWight Tri trio take on Ironman challenge
Three determined Wight Tri members, Daniel Morgan, Craig Wilson, and Kelly Moorman, took on the Copenhagen Ironman on August 16,…
Read MoreGood Boy Vodka takes trophy in powerboat race
The crew of Good Boy Vodka raised a glass following victory in Sunday’s 182–nautical mile Cowes – Torquay – Cowes…
Read MoreIsland charities receive £4,000 from West Wight tennis event
Nearly 90 tennis players competed in the 2025 West Wight Tennis Tournament, raising money for Isle of Wight charities. Mountbatten…
Read MoreIW brothers race to glory at Malverns bike festival
Two young Isle of Wight cyclists have returned home with medals and titles after strong performances at the Malverns Classic…
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