Rare Henry VIII coin found by Island metal detectorist
Isle of Wight ObserverA routine Sunday morning dig turned into the find of a lifetime for one local metal detectorist, unearthing a piece…
Read MoreChariites benefit from Seaview Partnership
The Nettlestone & Seaview Community Partnership has announced donations totalling £2,000 to support local and regional causes. The group is…
Read MoreSea Gels making fans in Harwich
The rousing harmonies of the Sea Gels Shanty Band travelled across the water last weekend, making their mark on the…
Read MoreAspire to sing and have fun
Aspire Singers, Ryde’s community choir, is extending an open invitation to prospective new members. For four years, this group has…
Read MoreLanesend pupils pass on Harvest Festival products
Children and families, from Lanesend Primary School, donated a large collection of food to the IW foodbank, in Cowes, as…
Read MoreSir Grit-a-Lot helps Island Roads prepare for winter
The familiar rumble of the gritters returned over the weekend as Island Roads held its annual ‘autumn parade,’ preparing the…
Read MoreClare’s epic swim raises £10,000
The manager of the West Wight Sports & Community Centre has raised over £10,000 after completing a gruelling 33.3km (20…
Read MoreYarmouth to have new accommodation option
The King’s Head public house, Yarmouth, has closed until next spring, as work starts to create new boutique rooms above…
Read MoreTake part in Great Coastal Birdwatch
Bird Aware Solent is, once again, inviting coastal residents and visitors to take part in the annual Great Coastal Birdwatch,…
Read MoreNew Ukrainian Icon gets Catenian support
The Isle of Wight Circle of the Catenians attended the Blessing of the Ukrainian Icon of Our Lady of Victories,…
Read MoreThe Great South Run
Around 25,000 people of all ages, with plenty of Island competitors, will take part in the Great South Run, in…
Read MoreAuthor’s double triumph at the IW Book Awards
Katie Daysh was the big winner at the Isle of Wight Book Awards, with her ‘double’ announced at a luncheon…
Read MoreIsland libraries plant ‘Seeds of Change’ with green week fun
Libraries across the Island are preparing to celebrate Green Libraries Week, with a programme of activities encouraging communities to think…
Read MoreSilent vigil to mark Middle East conflict
A silent vigil was held this week, in Newport, drawing people from across the community to mark the loss of…
Read MoreTake part in Great Coastal Birdwatch
Bird Aware Solent is once again inviting coastal residents and visitors to take part in the annual Great Coastal Birdwatch,…
Read MoreVictorious Ventnor & Huish hat-trick
Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes narrowly lost 20-17 away at Gosport & Fareham, in the Counties One encounter, with the mainland…
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