Ryde cabaret raises £400
Isle of Wight ObserverRyde was treated to an evening of live entertainment as Glamour, Sparkle & Cabaret took to the stage at The…
Read MoreResidents say ‘see you in court’ – again
The Isle of Wight Council is heading back to court over the controversial West Acre Park development, after Greenfields (IOW)…
Read MoreIW Hockey Club appeals for help
The Isle of Wight Hockey Club has issued an urgent appeal for support, after severe weather left its home pitch…
Read MoreYarmouth Pancake Day
Mal ButlerA record 400 pupils took part in the annual Yarmouth Pancake Races in drizzly conditions on Tuesday. The children were…
Read MoreFlare sparks rescue
Cowes RNLI had a quick crew change to launch a rescue, after members spotted a red flare activated in the…
Read MoreThis weekend’s Island sport fixtures
Tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm unless otherwise stated. Football Hamworthy Rec v East Cowes Vics (3pm), Newport Whitchurch (3pm), Brading v…
Read MoreChairman leaves Alliance Group
Isle of Wight Council chairman, Cllr Ian Dore, has confirmed he has left the Alliance Group and will sit as…
Read MoreIsland sport body created to support investment
A new group has been formed to support investment in sport and facilities on the Island. The organisation, now known…
Read MoreThea’s tournament treble in football
With the weather causing cancellation of most matches on and off the Island, Shanklin Ladies celebrated reaching the Invitation Cup…
Read MorePredictions tight at Wight Tri event
Members of Wight Tri turned out in foggy conditions for a new duathlon route at Wellow, on Sunday. A total…
Read MoreFree music club for young Islanders
The Rob da Bank Music Club returns to Strings Bar & Venue, next Tuesday (February 24), for its next session,…
Read MoreMP warns PM of impact of emissions legislation on Islanders
IW West MP Richard Quigley caught the Speaker’s eye in the House of Commons during Prime Minister’s Questions today, raising…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Another week, another omnishambles!
It’s no secret: everyone running a business is spooked. In 2020, hiring 21-year-old cost employers £17,035. Today, that same person…
Read MoreCouncil signs £600,000 deal to keep FB6 afloat
The Isle of Wight Council has awarded a maintenance contract worth almost £600,000 to keep Floating Bridge 6 (FB6) in…
Read MoreOur MPs views on the big national scandal
With national attention focused on stories surrounding Peter Mandelson and his links with Jeffrey Epstein – and growing speculation about…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Andre Usborne – Island Olympian
As the start of 25th Winter Olympics approaches in Italy, I reflect on my own Olympic participation in the 1980s.…
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