LOOK BACK IN TIME: 7 December 1889
Isle of Wight ObserverThis entry from the Isle of Wight Observer published on December 7th, 1889 tell how readers of “The Standard” –…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 5th December 2025
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Read MoreIW Observer 357
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Read MoreRain affected rugby games this week
In Counties One, Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes lost 83-7 away at Guernsey, and the Hurries 2nd XV won 72-0 at…
Read MoreFestive campaign raises funds for Newport hub
Independent Arts has launched its Creatively Connected Christmas campaign, aiming to raise £8,000 to help keep its creative hub, in…
Read MoreThe Island’s sport fixtures for Saturday, December 4
All Saturday at 2pm unless otherwise stated. Football Cowes v Wincanton Town (3pm), Laverstock & Ford v East Cowes Vics…
Read MoreFestival of Lights comes to Wootton
A huge celebration for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, took place at Wootton Community Centre, on Saturday. There was…
Read MoreDiesel shunter returns to her former Island home
Friday was a day of celebration at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway as staff, visitors, and guests gathered to…
Read MoreTeams tackle walls for local charities
The primary and secondary Youth4Youth Climbing Festival 2025 took place at Wight Climbing on consecutive Wednesdays (November 5 and 12),…
Read MoreFlying high for Island literacy
Two friends from Sussex have embarked on an ambitious mission to boost literacy on the Isle of Wight, by helping…
Read MoreMP calls for targeted action for IW women
On Tuesday, IW West MP, Richard Quigley, led a debate on government support for women and girls on the Island,…
Read MoreYoung achievers honoured for DofE
Network Ryde Youth Service has celebrated the success of 27 young people who completed their Bronze and Silver Duke of…
Read MoreBrass Monkey draws Island competitors
Ewan and Allan Cook travelled to the mainland at the weekend to compete in the opening round of the Gorrick…
Read MorePlay in the Bay project launch
Island Olympians, Carl Prean (1988, 1992 & 1996) and Richard Jefferies (2012) helped launch the ‘Play in the Bay’ sports…
Read MoreCharity lights dazzle in Newport display
A spectacular Christmas lights display lit up the sky near Newport on Sunday. Thousands of lights are used in the…
Read MorePlanet Aware marks year of coastal care
The Planet Aware team, and its dedicated volunteers, have marked an inspiring year of action to protect the Island’s coastline.…
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