Dinosaur Isle goes on the road Roman Villa hosts clay craft days
Isle of Wight ObserverFamilies across the Island can enjoy hands-on history and creative fun this half term, with activities running at two of…
Read MoreHappy at Appley!
Hundreds of people took part in the Appley Day activities, at Ryde on Sunday. The event, hosted by Friends of…
Read MoreIsland Obituary – Ian Dallison
A stalwart of the Yarmouth community, Ian Francis Dallison, has died, aged 98. Ian moved to the town in 1992…
Read MoreMusic for All in Ryde
UK charity, Music for All, is hosting its annual flagship free music-making event ‘Learn to Play’ this weekend, at Aspire,…
Read MoreDrama in Isle of Wight Marathon
On Sunday, 191 runners set off from the Isle of Wight Community Club, in Cowes, to tackle the 26.2-mile circuit…
Read MoreVentnor group saves historic phone box
Ventnor Enhancement Fund has bought a 1930s K6 telephone kiosk after British Telecom’s decision to remove the telephone from the…
Read MoreDog and crew rescued in Bembridge storms
Bembridge RNLI had a busy weekend, starting off with a rescue which included George, the dog, on Friday. The crew…
Read MoreMagic, music, and merriment – The Sorcerer casts its spell
A fanciful tale of love, magic and society, The Sorcerer may be lesser known among Gilbert & Sullivan’s (G&S) works,…
Read MoreRocking with the Zoots
Perms and flares were the order of the evening, as The Zoots boogied on down to sounds of the ’70s…
Read MoreVentnor Vikings look the part thanks to Ventnor company
Ventnor’s U-11 mixed football team, the Vikings, began their season with a well-earned draw and a fresh sense of purpose.…
Read MoreCouncil chairman salutes RNLI staff and volunteers
The Island’s maritime heritage was marked last week when the chairman of the IW Council attended the Royal National Lifeboat…
Read More70 years of service for Island Scouting couple
Any length of service is commendable, but Val and Don Sambrook’s dedication to Scouting is exceptional – together they have…
Read MoreResidents invited to enjoy Appley Park this weekend
Ryde’s Appley Day celebration is set to return on Sunday, transforming Appley Park and Beach into a hub of community…
Read More22 years of lifeboat service by George
After more than two decades of dedicated volunteering, George Chastney has stepped down as press officer for Cowes RNLI. George…
Read MorePlaypark plans out for consultation
Lake Parish Council has launched a consultation with local youths and the community as part of plans to invest in…
Read MoreIsland animal charities unite to tackle welfare challenges
Some of the Isle of Wight’s best-known animal charities are discussing ways of working more closely for the benefit of…
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