The Christmas light switch-on in Cowes
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Grinch brought joy to the crowds who were in Cowes, for the Christmas lights switch-on last Saturday. Despite non-stop…
Read MoreRyde rowers celebrate season
Ryde Rowing Club held its annual presentation of awards on Saturday, with more than 80 members and guests attending the…
Read MoreHeavenly hockey hat-trick heroes this week
Despite treacherous conditions, three Island sides secured wins against mainland opposition, with the men’s side maintaining their lead at the…
Read MoreThis week’s table tennis report for the Island
by Debbie Yates Division One Havenstreet A 4 v Ryde Rankers 6, Ryde Goshawks 1 v Ryde A 9, Ryde…
Read MoreThere were flooded fixtures in this week’s football
Waterlogged pitches and wanton vandalism dominated a fixture programme decimated by downpours. However there were highlights, including four goals for…
Read MoreWater recycling scheme submitted for Sandown
Southern Water has submitted a planning application for a new water recycling plant in Sandown, which would become the UK’s…
Read MoreVectis Academy shines at Gosport half-marathon
Vectis Academy enjoyed an impressive day at the Gosport half-marathon, with Joshua Price securing third place in a strong field.…
Read MoreFestive calendar initiative supports Island children
A young Islander is spreading festive cheer, and encouraging kindness and connection this season through a heart-warming calendar initiative in…
Read MoreCommunity group to run second Daisy Bus
Wessex Cancer Support (WCS) on Thursday confirmed it is to cease providing the Portsmouth Daisy Bus, with the service transferring…
Read MoreHas metal been stolen from your address?
Police are appealing for witnesses following reported attempted burglary of metals from Seaview near Ryde. It was reported at 11.44am…
Read MoreRoads team tackle a boatshed mess
Island Roads has helped the Classic Boat Museum in Cowes by clearing stubborn bird mess from a boatshed that had…
Read MoreIsland’s Gilten Market returns next week
The Island’s traditional Gilten Market will return to the Royal Isle of Wight County Show-ground, on Monday (December 1), with…
Read MoreCharity concert hits right note
£1,250 was raised for Mountbatten, following a recent charity concert by the Slipshod Singers, at Freshwater Memorial Hall. They were…
Read MoreAppeal following shoplifting in Newport
Do you recognise this woman? Police would like to speak to her following a report of a shoplifting incident in…
Read MoreAppeal for witnesses following criminal damage in Ryde
Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of criminal damage in Ryde last week. It was reported that between…
Read MorePerformers of all ages appear at West Wight Music Festival
Christ Church, Totland, was filled with music when the first West Wight Music Festival brought performers and audiences together for…
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