Sunset Sessions at Harvey Browns
Press ReleaseLast Friday, Harvey Browns hosted their first ever ’Sunset Sessions’, an evening of great music and tasty food. Harvey Brown’s…
Read MoreRoyal IW County Show
Try your hand at traditional craftsmanship including hurdle making, charcoal making and spoon whittling at this year’s Royal Isle of…
Read MoreHistory of IW Festival exhibition at Dimbola
Dimbola was packed with supporters for the recent launch of the ‘Experience The Isle of Wight Festival 2002-2023’ exhibition. David…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: June 5th 1920
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 5th June 1920 carries a report of a philosophical discussion that took place…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Steve Cowley – Chairman of Yarmouth School Site Working Party
Will the community of Yarmouth get any justice after 168 years of commitment to their school? It is unjust that…
Read MoreCABINET CONNECTION: Cllr Paul Fuller – Cabinet member for planning, coastal protection and flooding
Following this month’s cabinet reshuffle, my responsibilities continue to oversee planning and enforcement, but now also include coastal protection and…
Read MoreIt’s the livestock Olympics!
Watch the sheep and cattle being judged, with cups ranging from Best in Class to Supreme Champions at this year’s…
Read MoreA day out with vintage tractors
The Vectis Vintage Tractor & Engine Club held its latest ride-out for charity, on Sunday, to raise hundreds of pounds…
Read MoreHelen will lose her long locks for Mountbatten
A waitress at the Eight Bells, Carisbrooke, is having her head shaved to raise £2,000 for Mountbatten Hospice. Helen Luggatt,…
Read MoreWalk in memory of Ralph Fenton
Two lifelong pals have walked around the Island this week, to raise more than £5,000 for Brain Tumour Research. Lisa…
Read MoreHundreds visit Shanklin display
Shanklin & District Historical Association celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a special exhibition at Falcon Cross Hall, including the launch…
Read MoreFirst Cowes Fringe was a great success
Actress and singer, Claire Sweeney, stole the show as the first Cowes Fringe was a success over the weekend. There…
Read MoreA quick sale: Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
Most of us spend time getting a property ready to sell before placing it on the market. This may mean…
Read MoreKnives out at County Hall
The new Empowering Islanders (EI) group has been dubbed ‘Empowering Tories’, by the Green Parliamentary Candidate for the East Wight.…
Read MorePlans axed – not schools!
Proposals to consider the closure of four Island primary schools have been cancelled after a public outcry. Last week the…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: In times of crisis – I pray!
St Jude is the patron saint of lost causes; St Anthony is your go-to if you’re in need of an…
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