Bishop of Portsmouth confirms 22 Islanders
Isle of Wight ObserverTwenty-two people from across the Isle of Wight were confirmed by the Bishop of Portsmouth during a moving service at…
Read MoreMountbatten invites Islanders to Light up a Life at Christmas
Mountbatten is inviting Islanders to celebrate the lives of loved ones this Christmas, by dedicating a light on its remembrance…
Read MoreSeven-year-old star runner claims Portsmouth triumph
A seven-year-old, from Newport, has continued his running success with victory in the Junior Mini 1.4km (9/10 mile) at the…
Read MoreCraft festival sees a record number of entries
The 70th anniversary of the MacNaughton-Howe Craft Festival produced a record number of entries in St Catherine’s Church, Ventnor, across…
Read MoreSafe solution for flares now launched in Cowes
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has launched the Island’s first approved Time Expired Pyrotechnic (TEP) Reception Facility, offering a year-round, safe…
Read MoreIsland nurse honoured with Nightingale award
Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Quality Matron, Siziwe Turner, has been recognised with the Florence Nightingale Foundation DAISY Award for…
Read MoreAppeal for past members ahead of fiftieth reunion
The 1st Newport Girls’ Brigade, based at Castlehold Baptist Church since 1975, is preparing to celebrate its 50th Anniversary on…
Read MoreTesting touch tournament for Wight Wolves
A depleted Wight Wolves side, teaming up with players from Aldershot & Fleet, enjoyed a successful start in the Gosport…
Read MoreThe Island Bowls report for this week
The Island Bowls presentation evening saw Shanklin A collect the Division One trophy, with Shanklin D gaining promotion and the…
Read MoreSported supports Shanklin soccer
Shanklin FC and Shanklin VYCC volunteer, Peter Wilson, received a cheque for £1,000 from Island High Sheriff, Jacque Gazzard, on…
Read MoreCall for Islanders to join new poetry programme
Isle of Wight ObserverPlans are under way to launch the Island’s first Poet Laureate programme, in January 2026, and organisers are inviting Islanders…
Read MoreCalbourne car boot raises charity funds
Calbourne Car Boot’s charity buckets have raised a total of £2,563.58 this year, with The Wave Project Isle of Wight…
Read MoreOpen your home and your heart to foster
Local charity, Friends of the Animals, is urgently appealing for foster carers, to help meet rising demand for emergency dog…
Read MoreSandown New Year Fireworks cancelled
The New Year fireworks, organised by Sandown Carnival, have been cancelled due to rising costs. The Carnival Committee announced the…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Culture? Only if you can afford the ferry
Dear Editor, In respect of the ferry difficulties, one aspect, I think, that is not given due consideration, is the…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Faye Heal, widow of Ian
One Wight Health has been running its ‘Your Loo Could Save You’ bowel cancer awareness campaign over the summer. Faye…
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