Cowes Classics Day delights the crowds
Isle of Wight ObserverVintage boats, vintage cars and a vintage plane – a Spitfire – were just some of the highlights of the…
Read MoreDance raises funds for IW Alzheimer’s charity
A dance fitness event, in Sandown, has raised £560 for Alzheimer’s Cafés IW. The session, called ‘Saturday Night Fever, Sunday…
Read MoreMore legal wrangles at the IW Council – UPDATED
UPDATE – Monday, June 9. 1.30pm – Response added from IW Council A row over the election of the Isle…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 6th June 2025
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreThis week’s Island bowls round up report
In Division One, Cowes Medina A won 8-2 (72-43) at home to Ryde Marina A, leaders Sandown A won 8-2…
Read MoreTomorrow’s Island sport fixtures
Cricket Ventnor v Sarisbury Athletic (12.30pm) Bramshaw v Ventnor II (1pm) Ryde v Hythe & Dibden (1pm) Bedhampton Mariners v…
Read MoreJulius Caesar comes to Northwood House
This month, the historic lawns of Northwood House, in Cowes, will transform into the Roman Senate, as Ad Lib Theatre…
Read MoreTourists’ triple-triumph in this week’s cricket
Touring side, Downsiders, enjoyed a 29-run win at Porchfield, after scoring 132 all out, with Callum Capon taking 3-22 for…
Read MoreThree Rivers Music Festival will return next year
The Three Rivers music festival wrapped up a hugely successful weekend of music, great weather and good vibes, leaving audiences…
Read MoreGodfather of British music PR comes to the Island
The godfather of British music PR, who has worked with artists such as David Bowie, the Spice Girls, the Rolling…
Read MoreCampaign to save Rookley Post Office
A campaign has been launched to save Rookley Post Office from closure, following news that the current post mistress is…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 4 June 1921
This account of the death of an elderly lady on Tuesday followed by an inquest on the same day, with…
Read MoreFree legal help to tackle noisy cars
A local solicitor is offering to help residents fed up with loud exhausts and antisocial driving in the evenings —…
Read MoreIsland centenarian stars in Solent sea project film
An Island man is marking his 104th birthday, with the release of a short film celebrating his remarkable life, and…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Ian Ward – President of the IW Branch of the Royal British Legion
As President of the Isle of Wight Royal British Legion, I continue to value the respect given, across the generations,…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Corporate unfairness – we deserve better…
Having met various city targets, Ryanair boss, Michael O’Leary, is due one of the biggest pay days in corporate history.…
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