Whitecroft & Barton’s winning ways in football
Isle of Wight ObserverThis week W&B maintained their unbeaten run at the top of Division One, Ventnor A reached the Junior B Cup…
Read MoreIW Council statement on Belgrave Road
The Isle of Wight Council has issued a new statement this afternoon on the latest position on Belgrave Road in…
Read MoreSupport for IW Council and a new Island Deal from 15 council leaders
The interim plan for a devolution deal, to include a regional mayor, has concluded the Isle of Wight should remain…
Read MoreAct now to get free advice to keep your home warm
Island residents are being urged to take swift action to secure funding and support through the ‘Safe and Warm’ scheme,…
Read MoreWWII memories are to be captured for posterity
Carisbrooke Castle Museum has embarked on a year-long project to collect and preserve memories of Islanders who lived through the…
Read MoreHow many Islanders will be affected by PIP changes?
IW Observer.co.ukMore than 10,000 people are claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) on the Isle of Wight. Both Island constituencies have a…
Read MoreEn garde at the West Wight Fencing Club
As one of the few clubs that encourage members to use foil, epee, and sabre, West Wight Fencing Club is…
Read MoreBluebell House in Ventnor could provide three homes
A former residential home in Ventnor could be turned into three homes under plans submitted to the IW Council. Bluebell…
Read MoreRings celebrate end of season with special presentation evening
Ventnor District Rings celebrated the end of season with a special presentation evening, with players from the Volunteer Inn, Ventnor…
Read MoreSt James’ Square is going to look blooming lovely
The flower planters in St James’ Square, in Newport, are finally looking their best after work has been carried out…
Read MoreMaree celebrates her 100th birthday at Wellow Institute
Maree Crabtree marked her 100th birthday on Saturday – and is looking forward to her next one. A celebration took…
Read MoreScented flower displays delight show visitors
A life-like felted red squirrel, by Diana Turner, drew admiration from everyone and was chosen as the best exhibit at…
Read MoreVoting slips run out at horticultural show
Brighstone Horticultural Society’s new ‘People’s Choice’ award was won by Helen Cox, for her ‘Paper or card work’ entry (Once…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Sir Paul Kenny – Chairman of new ferry board
I first arrived on the Island just over a decade ago. It was meant to be a short holiday with…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: For heaven’s sake – cut public spending and immigration
Sensibly, President Trump has banned people from 43 countries from travelling to the USA. These days politics is so devoid…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Call Lenin – not Trump!
Dear Editor, Simon Radcliff suggested that “Trumpism is what is required” to fix the Island’s ferry problems (IW Observer, March…
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