Council perks revealed in meeting papers
Isle of Wight ObserverIt’s widely known that public‑sector workers enjoy gold‑standard, inflation‑linked pensions, often based on final salary – a level of security…
Read More‘Stop Smoking, Feel Happier’ launches on the Isle of Wight on Friday
A new initiative is encouraging Islanders who smoke to rethink the link between cigarettes and stress, as the ‘Stop Smoking,…
Read MoreSaint who visited the Island is new Doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV will officially declare Saint John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church on Saturday, November 1 –…
Read MoreQuartet bring Vivaldi and Bach to Freshwater Hall
The Memorial Hall, in Freshwater, hosted the Red Priest Quartet recently, performing their programme “Truly, Madly, Baroque” to a full…
Read MoreGrant helps astronomers capture night sky wonders
Vectis Astronomical Society will be able to bring the stars closer to Islanders after receiving a £3,172 grant from WightAID…
Read MoreTheft arrest after medication stolen from Ryde doctors
A 57-year-old man was arrested after prescription medication was stolen from Boots’ Pharmacy at the Tower House Surgery, Ryde, on…
Read MoreFinley seals series with a final-round flourish
Young rider, Finley Manser Grundy, capped a dominant season with victory in the final round of the Little Fodder DH…
Read MoreBishop of Portsmouth confirms 22 Islanders
Twenty-two people from across the Isle of Wight were confirmed by the Bishop of Portsmouth during a moving service at…
Read MoreMountbatten invites Islanders to Light up a Life at Christmas
Mountbatten is inviting Islanders to celebrate the lives of loved ones this Christmas, by dedicating a light on its remembrance…
Read MoreSeven-year-old star runner claims Portsmouth triumph
A seven-year-old, from Newport, has continued his running success with victory in the Junior Mini 1.4km (9/10 mile) at the…
Read MoreCraft festival sees a record number of entries
The 70th anniversary of the MacNaughton-Howe Craft Festival produced a record number of entries in St Catherine’s Church, Ventnor, across…
Read MoreSafe solution for flares now launched in Cowes
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has launched the Island’s first approved Time Expired Pyrotechnic (TEP) Reception Facility, offering a year-round, safe…
Read MoreIsland nurse honoured with Nightingale award
Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Quality Matron, Siziwe Turner, has been recognised with the Florence Nightingale Foundation DAISY Award for…
Read MoreAppeal for past members ahead of fiftieth reunion
The 1st Newport Girls’ Brigade, based at Castlehold Baptist Church since 1975, is preparing to celebrate its 50th Anniversary on…
Read MoreTesting touch tournament for Wight Wolves
A depleted Wight Wolves side, teaming up with players from Aldershot & Fleet, enjoyed a successful start in the Gosport…
Read MoreThe Island Bowls report for this week
The Island Bowls presentation evening saw Shanklin A collect the Division One trophy, with Shanklin D gaining promotion and the…
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