Obituary – Wendy Wilmott
Carole DennettWe will all miss this very special lady.
Read MoreHolmsey – We’re all fed up with Covid
Holmsey is off on one again. Do you agree with him?
Read MoreFuel tanks in East Cowes demolished
The Isle of Wight Council have received no planning applications for this East Cowes site, but they can apply conditions…
Read MoreIW Observer’s new signing
Former national newspaper journalist, Mal Butler, has joined the IW Observer’s reporting team. Mal, who lives in Bouldnor, started his…
Read MoreGo Yellow for Mountbatten
Mountbatten has invited the Isle of Wight to Go Yellow. The charity that runs the Island’s only hospice wants Islanders…
Read MoreDropped kerb needed for mobility scooter user
John Jarvis with his friend and carer Anne Mortimer and their two Scotties Daylan and Thomas. A disabled Gunville man…
Read MoreBob’s confused and befuddled housing policy
That didn’t take long. Last week I praised Bob Seely for opposing the daft housing targets for the Island, but…
Read MoreBarriers staying in place
What do you think about the barriers in Newport High Street? Useless eyesore or sensible precaution?
Read MoreA tribute to Madge – who was out in all weathers
A plaque and flowerpot lollypop lady in honour of the late Madge Joiner have been placed by her family on…
Read MoreMixed Messages
Dear Editor Similar to the government lifting lockdown, encouraging everything to return back to normal, and now being alarmed at…
Read MoreNew shop opens in Freshwater
A new shop specialising in customised indoor enclosures and bedding for pets has opened in Freshwater. The shop, Wight Animal…
Read MoreCould you be missing out on a fortune?
There could be millions of pounds worth of unclaimed property left by people who died on the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreObituary – Peter Garratt
A stalwart of the Royal Solent Yacht Club, Peter Garratt, has died after a long illness, aged 71. Peter Garratt…
Read MoreA close shave for West Wight nursery
The West Wight Nursery has raised more than £750 following a series of challenges which culminated in a close shave…
Read MoreLeaving Priory School in style
Priory School has a decade old tradition of seeing off their GCSE students in style every year. But course this…
Read MoreLiam’s Music Blog – Talking like a pirate
The Quay Arts Folk club celebrated national ‘Talk like a Pirate Day’ on Sunday September 20 with a wonderful livestream…
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