Island comes second in spooky rankings
Press ReleaseThe Isle of Wight has been named the second most haunted county in England, just in time for Hallowe’en. A…
Read MoreJourney’s End with young Island talent
Island-based professional theatre company, Theatre Reviva, has cast two local A-level students, Tom Howarth (IW College) and Fred Valvona (Christ…
Read MoreLights out at the Hare and Hounds
By A & S Whitewood Vectis 40s Vintage is a group of like-minded people who enjoy the 1940s era, including…
Read MoreMore anti-social behaviour in Lake
Members of Lake Parish Council are calling for more police action to combat increased anti-social behaviour in Lake and across…
Read MoreCampaigners calling for general election
Islanders who think there should be a ‘General Election Now’ are invited to gather in St James’ Square in Newport…
Read MoreYoungsters receive their DofE awards
Young people from the Island have been congratulated for their efforts and achievements in The Duke of Edinburgh’s award (DofE)…
Read MoreSchool trips provide business opportunity
Rookley-based company, Education Destination, arranges study trips to the Island for schools and colleges, supported by high-quality curriculum-linked learning and…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 28th Oct 1922
The Isle of Wight Observer of October 28th, 1922 contains a long report about the breakdown of the marriage of…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Den Clare Hypnotherapist
The public has many confusing and misleading perceptions of hypnotherapy, and I have worked, for the last 42 years on…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Is Rishi really going to save us all?
Even Conservatives think their party has made a terrible mess of things. The way things have been going, I wouldn’t…
Read MoreLetter prompts allegations of Conservative ‘hypocrisy’
A letter from the leader of the Conservative group on the Isle of Wight Council alleging a “cover-up” has drawn…
Read MoreTribute to the Queen
A very special tree was planted this week in Pan Country Park by the Island’s Lord-Lieutentant, Mrs Susie Sheldon, with…
Read MoreLord-Lieutenant’s awards evening
Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Maurice Sheen, welcomed the Island’s Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Susie Sheldon, to the recent Isle of Wight Awards ceremony held…
Read MoreSandown’s Green Town success
Following a two-year hiatus, the finals for the UK’s biggest gardening competition, Britain in Bloom, returned with 46 community gardening…
Read MoreChristmas Tree Festival and ice rink may return next year
By Mal Butler The Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival will not happen again this year – but there is a glimmer…
Read MorePresentation to mark work on biodiversity
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has recognised the efforts of the Eco Church Group at St Helen’s…
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