LOOK BACK IN TIME: 19 March 1853
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight Observer, published on 19th March, 1853, delivered sad news for fans of the proposed new railway.…
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Dear Editor, Holmesy is right (IW Observer, February 21). The USA did invest huge sums in Europe after WWII, just…
Read MoreReview of Wind in the Willows at Shanklin Theatre
By Nicholas Finney The classic children’s tale ‘Wind in the Willows’, which has captivated audiences of all ages for many…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for Isle of Wight East
Working with West Wight MP, Richard Quigley, we are setting up a new board to co-ordinate our work on the…
Read MoreHow Green IW can help you save energy and stay warm
Observer Featuresby Green Isle of Wight As energy costs continue to rise, many households on the Isle of Wight are struggling…
Read MoreBehind the headlines – a St Mary’s success story
We all know that the NHS, both nationally and locally, has long waiting lists, but – as ever – behind…
Read MoreEnjoy the Sounds of the Sixties live!
The IW Observer and Jack Up Events have teamed up to give away two pairs of tickets for this year’s…
Read MoreWas it Natural Causes? Not very likely!
Trinity Theatre’s next production is ‘Natural Causes’ by Eric Chappell. Produced by Dinah Bowman, it comes to the Cowes stage…
Read MoreComplete the lyric and win two tickets to ‘One Night In Dublin’
Think you know your Irish tunes? Here’s your chance to prove it, and win two tickets to One Night in…
Read MorePop into our office for a cuppa with Guardian Mobile
Don’t forget that, if you or anyone you know might need urgent help in case of a fall or other…
Read MoreGodshill struts its stuff in Manolo Blahnik heels!
Luxury footwear designer, Manolo Blahnik, has given the Isle of Wight a foothold on the global fashion map. The Model…
Read MoreHave a cuppa and cake with free energy advice
The Island’s Utilita Energy Hub will mark its fifth anniversary next week, and the team will be welcoming both regular…
Read MoreA chat with… Bob Simpson: Twickenham match closes Bob’s poignant ‘family loop’
The Sandown & Shanklin Veterans rugby team has been invited to play at the iconic Twickenham Stadium, to raise money…
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Read More“A clear potential that harm has been caused:” major housing development invalidated
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterConsent for a major housing development has been struck off following “unauthorised work” and “a clear potential that harm has…
Read MoreFormer public toilets conversion scheme withdrawn after parish council backlash
A developer has withdrawn a scheme to convert a former public toilets block in the middle of a village following…
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