WI serves up a thank you for Freshwater firefighters
Isle of Wight ObserverMembers of Freshwater Bay WI (FBWI) have said thank you – with cake – to show their appreciation of the…
Read MoreWaste warning issued to Island firms and trades
Businesses, contractors, and tradesmen and women across the Island are being reminded of their legal responsibilities, when disposing of waste.…
Read MoreReliability down, pay up – for one!
Here are two interesting facts about The Southampton Isle of Wight and South of England Royal Mail Steam Packet Company…
Read MoreLitFest cooks up a feast for food lovers
Food enthusiasts are well-catered-for at this year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival. The main course of the LitFeast culinary slot…
Read MoreIsland Theatre: There’s some wonderful shows to cheer those autumn evenings…
by Maureen Sullivan Get ready for mystery, mayhem, and murder, when CAODS brings comedy thriller, Tiptoe Through the Tombstones, to…
Read MoreYoung artists create Christmas card magic
Young artists across the Island are being invited to get creative as the Isle of Wight Council’s Chairman launches his…
Read MoreTotland trio beat the odds with rare bowls hotshot
A Totland Bay Bowling Club trio achieved a rare nine-wood hotshot, during a summer Triples League match against Newport. The…
Read MoreWildheart anniversary raises almost £27,000
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has celebrated its 50th anniversary with an evening of entertainment, family activities, and animal encounters, raising almost…
Read MoreFan TC Con brings back pop culture to Newport
Fans of film, television, comics, gaming, and cosplay will be heading to Newport next month, as Fan TC Con returns…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: A weekend that wiped me out
It’s the repetition you notice. Hour after hour, day after day, the same old routine, and there’s no escape. When…
Read MoreCastle Inn opens doors to a new family chapter
The Castle Inn is back open under new management as Newport’s oldest pub looks to a new future. Janine King,…
Read MoreHoliday co-parenting – When Should You Ask for Help?
For families, Christmas should be a time of celebration and making memories. However, disagreements over arrangements can quickly turn the…
Read MoreFinley pedals to fifth in cyclo-cross opener
Eight-year-old Finley Manser-Grundy made an impressive start to his cyclo-cross season at the opening round of the Wessex League, in…
Read MoreHarvest Festival proves a hit on its first outing
A Harvest Festival was held for the first time at Thompson’s Garden Centre, Newchurch, last weekend. There were more than…
Read MoreWet Leg star backs Sandown culture bid
Wet Leg singer-songwriter, Rhian Teasdale, is backing her home town, Sandown, in its bid to be named the UK’s first…
Read MoreNewport Hub turns pink
The Utilita energy hub, in Newport, is turning pink throughout October, to raise money for Breast Cancer Now. Colleagues and…
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