HOLMSEY: Looking for a loo!
Press ReleaseJust two years after I saw Wet Leg at Strings in Newport, I caught them again last week, headlining at…
Read MoreIW Observer Easter Chick Hunt
The Isle of Wight Observer team is working with Ryde businesses to give our loyal readers the chance to take…
Read MoreMods on the march in Ryde
Around 300 people took part in the eighth March of the Mods in Ryde on Saturday, walking from venue to…
Read MoreSeasons artists complete course
Shanklin Seasons Art Class celebrated the completion of their course, with an exhibition of work opened by Lake Parish Council…
Read MoreHospitality businesses can work together for success
A group of small business owners, all working in the Island’s hospitality sector, are getting together to discuss how they…
Read MoreAward for voluntary duties after the late Queen’s death
The Island’s Maritime Voluntary Services has been presented with a High Sheriff Award by Kay Marriott at the Island Sailing…
Read MoreIW teachers said to be against pay deal
Disruption in Island schools looks set to continue, as the National Education Union (NEU) has recommended members reject an offer…
Read MoreMan dies in the sea off Ventnor
A man in his 40s has died after being pulled from the water off Ventnor Esplanade on Friday around 1pm.…
Read MoreOrange-aid lifeboat!
Fundraisers from Line Dance IW celebrated another successful year as they donated £1,000 to Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat (SSIL)…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Geoff Read – Chairman of AGEUK IW trustees
I have recently taken on the role of chairman of trustees for AgeUK Isle of Wight (AgeUK IW), a local…
Read MoreKnife attack in Freshwater
Four people who were arrested in Freshwater, following a suspected knife attack in the village in the early hours of…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Parenting is hard work!
The love of my life, my enchanting soon-to-be two years old granddaughter, came to stay last weekend. Unlike all the…
Read MoreHeritage Fair brings volunteers together
The Island’s first Heritage Fair was celebrated at the Department, Ryde, on Saturday. More than 30 heritage groups and museums,…
Read MoreThe Freshwater Five are still looking for justice
The question was asked: “Will you carry on?” And the answer was emphatic. “I won’t stop until I see justice.”…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 8th March 1844
A sad tale from the Isle of Wight Observer published on March 8th, 1884. “HOME, SWEET HOME.” – A correspondent…
Read MoreChessell, a pottery no more
Chessell Pottery is to rebrand after closing the pottery side of the business. Owners, Mark and Anna Giddens, who have…
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