This week’s IW rowing report
Isle of Wight ObserverNewport Rowing Club celebrated five wins in the season for their junior crew, with the fifth being on home water…
Read MoreSolid Shanklin’s promotion push in this week’s cricket
The weekend saw Shanklin & Godshill Cricket Club move to second spot in the league, after skipper and all-rounder Ben…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Please be like Mr Tidy…
Dear Editor, It makes my blood boil when l see litter just thrown in the street, especially if it’s next…
Read MoreFish saving rescue – ‘It’s heart-breaking to see the fish struggling – or even dead’
There are growing hopes that a combined community effort to save hundreds of fish in Sandown’s Canoe Lake will be…
Read MoreShadow Chancellor’s views on the Island’s challenges
In a wide-ranging interview with the IW Observer, Shadow Chancellor, Mel Stride, warned that the Isle of Wight’s struggling ferry…
Read MoreIsland cancer patients urged to request transport referrals
Cancer patients from the Island, who are referred to Southampton University Hospital for treatment, are being urged to ask their…
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Read MoreUrgent Appeal launched to Save the Daisy Bus – a lifeline for Island cancer patients
A new community-led campaign has been launched to save the Daisy Bus, a vital transport service for Isle of Wight…
Read MoreFormer Tory group leader quits over party leader’s visit
A former leader of the Isle of Wight Council’s Conservative group has decided to become an independent councillor – after…
Read MoreMemorial ride out helps air ambulance
Isle of Wight ObserverMore than 60 motorbikes took part in Saturday’s Lance Daish Memorial Ride, in aid of the Hampshire & IW Air…
Read MoreTennis wizard of Oz
Tennis star, Harry Wilmott-Stanton, who grew up as a teenager in Bembridge, played at both Ryde Lawn and Ryde Mead…
Read MoreSpeedway title for Heroes after surprise final victory
Scorching temperatures matched the on-track action at Smallbrook Stadium, Ryde, as the West Wight Heroes took a remarkable win in…
Read MoreLoving foster home is Storm’s second chance
After spending 469 days in kennels, three-year-old Storm has finally swapped concrete floors for cushions – and is thriving in…
Read MoreTrophy success for Yarmouth Gig rowers
Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club returned from Portsmouth with the Tudor Challenge Trophy after a successful event on Saturday. The Tudor…
Read MoreWolverton Manor Garden Fair returns
The Island’s largest garden fair is back later this month, promising two full days of entertainment, demonstrations, and family fun…
Read MoreFreshwater Summer Show draws crowds
Freshwater Horticultural Society held its Summer Show on Sunday, with more than 50 exhibitors and 360 exhibits between them on…
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