VECTIS VIEW: John Hobart – supporter of King Charles III Coastal Path
Isle of Wight ObserverThe latest proposal, to direct the King Charles III Coastal Path via public highways in East Cowes, is not acceptable,…
Read MoreShakespeare comes to IW Steam Railway
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men Theatre Company will be returning to the Island on Wednesday, July 16, with their new outdoor…
Read MoreSouthsea keeps Isle of Wight rowers busy
Southsea Rowing Regatta saw extensive representation from Island clubs, with Ryde sending 11 crews and Newport six, including the the…
Read MoreIsland choirs return home after Carnegie Hall debut
Members of three Island choirs, who recently performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall, are set to reprise their concert closer…
Read MoreThe Phoenix Choir’s ‘Time To Say Goodbye’
On Saturday, July 5, at 2.30pm in Newport Minster, the Phoenix Choir will deliver their final performance of songs from…
Read MoreGet creative to win Regatta hat contest
Sandown Bay’s popular Regatta Hat Parade returns this summer, giving Islanders the chance to show off their creativity and win…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 27th June 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreShock for Shanklin community hub
Mal ButlerA Shanklin Community hub is to close, with Scallywags Fun Club, Shanklin Foodbank, the local Men in Sheds, and Workskills,…
Read MoreTribute to Armed Forces at Ryde Esplanade event
Ryde Esplanade will host Armed Forces Day on Sunday, with a full programme of flypasts, marching bands and parachute displays…
Read MoreJay Miller’s welcomes their new performer
Beau Wheeler is one of the newest young performers making a name for herself in the world of circus arts.…
Read MoreIW Council changes its mind – then the government does!
After hours of argument, hundreds of officer hours, thousands of taxpayer pounds, and lots of PowerPoint slides, the Isle of…
Read MoreMinghella ice-cream founder turns 104
The founder of the world-renowned Minghella ice cream, Eddie Minghella, celebrated his 104th birthday on Saturday. Eddie was joined by…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 28 June 1856
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 28th, June 1856 included a tale about a remarkable weather event. A TORNADO.…
Read MoreGet stuck in at the County Show!
Visitors to the Royal Isle of Wight County Show on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, at Northwood Showground,…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Well done Brighstone School
Dear Editor, How delighted I was to read about Brighstone CofE Primary School’s Christian vision (IW Observer, June 6). It…
Read MoreMonkey Haven mourns Xhabu the Siamang gibbon
The IW Monkey Haven’s Siamang gibbon, Xhabu, has died at the age of 19, prompting an outpouring of grief from…
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