Steam Railway’s real ale train returns on Saturday
Isle of Wight ObserverThe IW Steam Railway’s popular Real Ale Train returns tomorrow (Saturday), offering an evening of heritage travel, local beers and…
Read MoreCathedral leavers’ events feature IW children’s art
Year 6 pupils, from Church of England schools across the Island, helped create a striking art installation at Portsmouth Cathedral…
Read MoreDisco, Wham! and slushies mark Summerfields’ 50 fest
Summerfields Primary School, in Newport, marked its 50th anniversary on Friday with a community celebration, 50 Fest. Held on the…
Read MoreSpecial treatment for IW council employees?
Tilly WalderA job vacancy posted by the Isle of Wight Council has prompted a flurry of negative comments on-line, after it…
Read MoreA sensor network for drones of the future?
Mal ButlerDrones delivering critical medical supplies to the Island could be a vision of the future. A sensor network, developed and…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP — Labour MP for IW West
As Parliament prepares to break for the summer recess, from July 23 to September 1, it offers my team and…
Read MoreQuiz night fun for Youth Trust funds
The Isle of Wight Youth Trust has received a £730 boost, thanks to a lively quiz night fund-raiser hosted by…
Read MoreCows Express heads to Blackgang Chine
A much-loved Island ride is being brought back to life at Blackgang Chine, as the former Cows Express prepares for…
Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: Time to enjoy your hard work
As per usual, I’ll start off with a mention about the weather. What a summer we are having! There’s lots…
Read MorePrayer and perseverance pay off as ring is recovered
A little bit of luck – and a Prayer to St Anthony – helped to find a wedding ring which…
Read MoreAudit concerns and silent suitors – questions over Red Funnel mount
Back in April, the IW Observer raised serious questions about Red Funnel’s financial health and the integrity of its audit…
Read MoreGame, Set… Yes – Lake couple’s romantic Wimbledon moment
It is a match which has been made in Wimbledon! When it comes to a love-all beginning in married life,…
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Read MoreNew play equipment at the Stroud Recreation Ground
Freshwater Parish Council has installed new play equipment at Stroud Recreation Ground, and children from the local primary school were…
Read MoreBridge over troubled water?
Islanders are being invited to share their views on the future of the Cowes–East Cowes floating bridge, as the IW…
Read MoreStudent of the Year named at the IW College awards
The Isle of Wight College held its annual Student Awards Ceremony on Friday, July 4, celebrating the achievements of students…
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