Remembering Steve Piper
Isle of Wight ObserverA night of fast-paced racing – and emotional tributes – took place at Smallbrook Stadium on Tuesday, as three teams…
Read MoreFinding Joy and art on Cowes High Street
As Cowes Week began, the Island’s High Sheriff, Jacque Gifford, was among the invited guests who viewed the works of…
Read MoreHollie Guard app can protect the vulnerable
It took an unbearable tragedy for a man to come up with his own solution and invent an app to…
Read MoreBelgrave Road works set for autumn start
The IW Council says that efforts to reopen Belgrave Road in Ventnor are progressing, with Island Roads and the council…
Read MoreNew facilities at Waterside Pool
Waterside Pool, in Ryde, has completed a complete refurbishment of its changing facilities, following six months of extensive improvement works.…
Read MoreSteephill’s cliff-hanging climax
Ventnor celebrated a nail-biting win with all-rounder, Dineth Thimodya, contributing with bat and ball, Shanklin moved up the table with…
Read MoreFree school clothes available every Friday
Ryde Town Council has announced the return of its School Uniform Swap Shop, giving families the chance to exchange outgrown…
Read MoreSuperhero tale for St Thomas’s pupils
Pupils at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, in Carisbrooke, took to the stage last week for their summer…
Read MoreIsland Roads’ staff DIY boosts community hall
Staff from Island Roads have lent a hand to help prepare a new community hall, in Wootton, ahead of its…
Read MoreFootball meets first-aid in Shanklin tournament
Shanklin FC under-10s proudly hosted the Isle of Wight Defibrillator Tournament last weekend – a grassroots football event with a…
Read MoreBembridge Lifeboat Station ‘Open Day’
Bembridge Lifeboat’s annual ‘Open Day’, on Sunday, promises to be a fascinating and entertaining day out for all the family.…
Read MoreSun shines on sailing day for RVYC disabled guests
Nearly 90 guests enjoyed a day of sailing, music and good food at this year’s Royal Victoria Yacht Club open…
Read MoreHovertravel updates uniforms for 60th anniversary year
Hovertravel has launched a new staff uniform, its first full refresh since 2016 to mark the company’s 60th anniversary. The…
Read MoreWIGHTLINK CRT
Fresh from his overall win in the Evening TT Series, where he smashed the course record at the Ningwood 10,…
Read MoreHenry claims double glory
By Andrew Griffin Osborne’s Henry Oatley made Island history last week, becoming the first Isle of Wight player to win…
Read MoreRyde’s rowers rule the waves
Island crews took part in the Itchen Imperial Rowing Regatta, over a 1,400 metre (1,530yd) course. Ryde Women’s Coastal Coxed…
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