Public urged to give migratory birds space
Isle of Wight ObserverHampshire & IW Wildlife Trust is urging the public to give migratory birds more space along the coast this winter.…
Read MoreCare residents gather for masked celebration
A glittering masquerade ball, at Northwood House, brought together staff and residents from the IW Council’s Internal Care Services for…
Read MoreAutoFest success leads to £6,000 charity gift
The Isle of Wight Region of the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club has presented a cheque, for £6,000, to Hampshire & IW…
Read MoreJoin Mountbatten to Light up a Life
If you are missing someone this Christmas, honour their memory at Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s annual Light up a Life…
Read MoreEast Cowes lights up with Cinderella cast
The Fairy Godmother waved her magic wand to sprinkle some stardust over the East Cowes Christmas lights switch-on in King’s…
Read MoreIsland athletes shine at Special Olympics
Athletes from the IW Special Olympics squad delivered great performances at the National Special Olympics Indoor Championships, held at Lee…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Covid wasn’t the first scare story
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, and according to the costly Covid inquiry, 23,000 lives were lost because Boris failed to…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Drivers duped – again!
Dear Editor, Remember the diesel con? Back in the early 2000s, the government urged us all to buy diesel cars,…
Read MoreThis months line-up of Island theatre
Maureen SullivanThe final theatre column of the year – and there’s lots to cover before New Year’s Eve! The Isle of…
Read MoreAppeal for witnesses following shoplifting in Ryde
Police are appealing for witnesses after it was reported that a man walked out of Tesco Express on the High…
Read MoreCharity urges owners to claim neutering help
Cats Protection IW is urging cat owners to make use of a limited supply of subsidised neutering vouchers before the…
Read MoreAspire launches new Build a Band project
Aspire creative hub has launched Build a Band, a weekly music project in Shanklin for young people who want to…
Read MoreNovember planning round-up
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA once-popular Isle of Wight fish and chip shop was lost forever, a scenic seafront will get five more beach…
Read MoreMerry and Bright to light up Ryde
Ryde will shine once again when the annual Merry and Bright: Festival of Light returns on Friday (December 5), running…
Read MoreIsland fayre lifts charity
The Community Spirited Christmas Fayre helped raise nearly £1,000 for the East Cowes charity. On sale were cakes and refreshments,…
Read MoreUnintended consequences for inland ‘coastal’ route?
Mal ButlerA planning inspector’s Inquiry could be called to finally decide the proposed King Charles III Coast Path, between East Cowes…
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