HOLMSEY: Life, love and loss
Press ReleaseStatistically, one in three children born today has a good chance of living to 100. Of course, life is unfair,…
Read MoreIsland Obituary – Spud Budden
Popular gardener and West Wight resident, Peter John Budden, known as ‘Spud’, has died aged 73. Spud, from Freshwater, was…
Read MoreCommon issues encountered with Leasehold Service Charges
Service charges can be one of the most significant expenses associated with owning a leasehold property. The charge covers the…
Read MoreWeekend evoked spirit of the 1940s
The Island stepped back in time with the ‘1940s Experience’ at Havenstreet Steam Railway last weekend. Thousands attended the event…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: July 9th 1898
These two snippets from the Isle of Wight Observer of 9th July, 1898 record the unusual behaviour of girls from…
Read MoreJoin the ultimate summer party
Jack Up Summer Party returns to Retro Staycations in Ryde for August 12 and 13, for two days of live…
Read MoreWight Gift Card winners
The lucky winners of the recent competition to win the two £50 Wight Gift Cards are Mike Cox, of Newport,…
Read MoreCABINET CONNECTION: Cllr Jonathan Bacon Cabinet member for finance, climate change and Biosphere
I used to argue that we should remove national party politics from local government. I still think that would be…
Read MoreWin tickets to the new Wildheart experience
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown has teamed up with the IW Observer to give away a pair of tickets…
Read MoreSchool transport seats available
A short window for applications for ‘privilege seats’ on school buses for the 2023/24 academic year has been opened by…
Read MoreSchool place plan briefing
Parents and anyone interested in school place planning are invited to attend a public meeting to find out more about…
Read MoreWatch the greatest love story ever told
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men Theatre Company will be returning to the Isle of Wight on Wednesday, July 26, with their…
Read MoreHolmsey: Our country’s in a financial mess!
Glastonbury tickets were £335 this year, up 20 per cent from last time. As an event organiser, I have some…
Read MoreWould you like to sing?
Concert-goers from across the Island will have the opportunity to sample the ‘new’ Ryde Chorus next Saturday (July 8) at…
Read MoreWin a pair of tickets to see Jim Towey at Quarr Abbey
Win a pair of tickets to an evening with trusted advisor and personal friend of Mother Teresa, Jim Towey, including…
Read MoreDarren’s dahlias delight the judges
IW Observer gardening expert, Darren Everest, struck gold at the weekend’s Blenheim Palace Flower Show awards. Darren admitted: “The weather…
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