Will the IWHA bloom or wither away?
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight Horticultural Association (IWHA), founded over a century ago, is at a critical crossroads. Formed in the…
Read MoreYarmouth publican pulls in the miles for the RNLI
Publican Adrian Evans, one of Yarmouth RNLI’s newest recruits, is well known for pouring pints, but now he’s pouring his…
Read MoreIsland companies supply homes for King Charles
Two Island-based companies, Sydenhams Timber Engineering (STE) and GRWN Group, are making waves in sustainable housing while playing a part…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 21 February 1903
This extract from the Isle of Wight Observer was published on Saturday, 21st February, 1903. Elsewhere in the same newspaper…
Read MoreSmoke signal scare on Player’s Beach near Ryde
Bembridge Coastguard rescue team was called out at about 1.30pm on Monday to investigate a pyrotechnic item which had been…
Read MoreResidents bask in the bright glow of faulty street-lights
Residents in Cowes, Northwood, and Gurnard have been living in the ‘land of the eternal sun,’ due to a fault…
Read MoreA chat with… John Giddings
Mal ButlerJohn Giddings has been honoured with the ‘Festival Promoter of the Year’ award, at the FestForums ceremony, in Santa Barbara…
Read MoreAmerican comic icon’s only 2025 UK gig on IW
Comedy fans on the Island are in for a rare treat, as renowned American comedian, Jeff Dye, prepares for a…
Read MoreCatch The Kast Off Kinks this weekend
Catch the hits of The Kinks, at Shanklin Theatre, on Sunday, February 22, including You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower…
Read MoreStory Festival starts this weekend at Quay Arts
A celebrated children’s author, illustrator and TV writer, has been added to the line-up for the 2025 edition of the…
Read MoreIW Observer 316
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Read MoreReach for the skies with new charity challenge
Wessex Cancer Support is looking for 16 dare devils to take a leap into the unknown by signing up for…
Read MoreThe Island’s theatre talent shines in awards evening
The stage is set for the first IW Amateur Theatre awards evening, celebrating the extraordinary talent of the Isle of…
Read MoreCowes RNLI assists Catamaran rescue
A 10-metre (33ft) catamaran with engine trouble in a wind-swept Osborne Bay led to the launch of Cowes RNLI lifeboat,…
Read MoreHappy hat-trick heroes in this week’s hockey
In South Central Solent One, player-of-the-match Cian Smallwood-Butler’s hat-trick saw IW 2nd XI win 6-2 at home to Fareham, with…
Read MoreA new census for the Island’s youth
Following the successful Youth Voice event, the IW Youth Trust is now launching its biennial census, which young people on…
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