Cassidy Ley becomes a hospice ambassador
Isle of Wight ObserverBrave Cassidy Ley, from Ventnor, has been chosen as this year’s ambassador for Naomi House and Jacksplace, during ‘Do More…
Read MoreThe Finals Weekend for the Island’s Indoor Bowls
The weekend saw the culmination of a competitive and enjoyable indoor bowls at Ryde Indoor bowls. Ian Hampshire, of IW…
Read More‘It needs to be scrapped’ – Council accused of denying Islanders a choice
Mal ButlerThe IW Council has been accused of denying Islanders a choice of care providers, by pushing clients from independent companies…
Read MoreGet along to WedFest if you’re planning an event
Get ready for an exciting, interactive celebration of all things weddings and events, as WedFest 2025 takes over the Island…
Read MoreNatural Causes hits the stage tonight at Trinity Theatre
Trinity Theatre’s next production is ‘Natural Causes’ by Eric Chappell. Produced by Dinah Bowman, it comes to the Cowes stage…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP – Labour MP for IW West
Over the last decade, 16 banks have shut on the Island. You may think why does that matter in an…
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Read More12-bedroom HMO is to replace town centre office
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA 12-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) will replace office and storage space in a town centre. The council has…
Read MoreTwo wins at Smallbrook in this week’s hockey report
IW 1st XI won 4-0 at home to Haslemere, in Division Two South, with goals from Sam Challis, and 1…
Read MoreTrying times evident in this week’s Island rugby report
The three senior Island sides faced stiff mainland opposition, and player availability issues, but, despite defeats, will be heartened by…
Read MoreWightAID’s round of January donations
School age children and older people living with dementia are among the good causes supported in the latest round of…
Read MoreCounty Hall refuses ‘affordable’ high street flats
A proposal for three ‘affordable’ new flats at the site of a once popular dessert shop has been refused. Council…
Read MoreRyde Harriers shine in a great performance
Two Ryde Harriers have put in impressive performances. Gary Marshall, fresh from a personal best at the Fleet half-marathon, took…
Read MoreCompetition hots up as the end of season looms
by Debbie Yates Division One Ryde Rankers 5 v Ryde C 5, Ryde B 5 v Havenstreet A 5 Only…
Read MoreTown looks forward to first beer festival
The first Yarmouth Beer Festival weekend, a collaboration between the town’s three pubs, which includes free live music and around…
Read MoreA celebration of village halls on the Island
The end of National Village Halls Week was marked with a fun-packed celebration at Mottistone gardens on Saturday. Village halls…
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