Ventnor and Ryde road work planned
Isle of Wight ObserverNewport Road, Ventnor, including the section known as The Graben, will close for repairs later this month. Island Roads will…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Papers, please? I’ll pass…
I’ve always resented being asked to show my passport when checking in at a European hotel. They don’t do it…
Read MoreRed Squirrel Trust celebrates 20 years with woodland events
This October, the Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust celebrates its 20th anniversary with a week-long programme of events in…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Barry Jackman – Alzheimer Café volunteer
It’s now September 2025, and I still wear the orange shirt – I still volunteer at three Alzheimer Cafés across…
Read MoreBarry deserves a rest after five decades on the buses
A Southern Vectis worker is celebrating a well-earned retirement this month – after maintaining the Island’s buses and routes for…
Read MorePlace in development squad for Bo-Louise
Hot on the heels of England Women’s Rugby World Cup success, a student at the Island’s Free School has been…
Read MoreRe-collections mark a first for Department
The Ryde Art Collective, an interdisciplinary group of contemporary artists, has launched its latest exhibition ‘Re-collections’, marking a significant moment…
Read MoreMartin’s pipedream is becoming reality
Mal ButlerThe doors to the proposed Yarmouth Maritime Museum were open to the public during to an open day last Saturday.…
Read MoreYoung bowls player enjoys triple success
The youngest member, competing in Totland Bay Bowls Club Finals Day, was Max Mabey, 11, who was part of the…
Read MoreBuffed to brilliance – clean up for a cause
Mindset Bros CIC has hailed the success of their 24-hour charity car valeting fund-raiser, held at The Yarbridge Inn, in…
Read MoreReaders Letters Issue 348
No bed, no care, no cuppa! Dear Editor, I’m writing in response to last week’s Island Soapbox letter, “Patient experience!…
Read MoreAngela Rayner’s stamp duty error: A wake-up call for property buyers
In a headline-grabbing twist this September, Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, resigned after revelations of a £40,000 underpayment in Stamp…
Read MoreIsland learners travel to China
Thirty students from Carisbrooke College and the Island VI Form are preparing to set off on a once in a…
Read MoreFree training and free advertising available for IW small businesses
What’s the catch? There isn’t one! There’s still time for IW small business owners to take advantage of a golden…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 8 October 1853
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 8th October 1853 had the following article about the potential contamination of drinking…
Read MoreBring some Latin dance magic into your life
With a new season of Strictly Come Dancing, starting in mid-September, it’s a great time to consider the dance options…
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