Positive engagement led to hostel being accepted
Press ReleaseResidents of Pan and Barton have been praised by after a new homeless shelter and recovery service for up to…
Read MoreCovid testing centre now open seven days
The Island’s Covid-19 testing centre has increased its opening hours. The test centre, at Newclose County Cricket Ground in Newport,…
Read MoreQueen’s cousin visits the Island
His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, cousin of HM The Queen, made a two-day visit to the Island recently…
Read MoreJack Up brings back the good times this summer
Jack Up brings back the good times this summer Centred around feel-good music from the ’80s and ’90s, there’ll be…
Read MoreVectis View – Healthwatch
Vectis View Chris Orchin, Chairman of Healthwatch Isle of Wight The clue is in the name. Healthwatch Isle of Wight…
Read MoreVectis View – Heath Monaghan
Founder of Aspire Ryde and the Island’s first Pioneer Minister I have to admit, I’m a bit of a data…
Read MoreBrighstone Library celebrates 10 years
By Mal Butler Brighstone Community Library marked 10 years since it was saved from closure by a group of volunteers…
Read MoreYarmouth business cheers up visitor
By Mal Butler A Yarmouth business has presented a disabled man with a photo of its own Helly Hansen window-display…
Read MoreSmart new displays at the Bus and Coach Museum
On Monday a refurbished display area at the IW Bus and Coach Museum was officially opened by Cllr Jenna Sabine,…
Read MoreBill and Gracie remember the East Cowes bombing of 1942
A letter in the IW Observer led to a day sharing memories of an eventful night almost 80 years ago…
Read MoreA sign of the times
Craft bar, Boojum&Snark, in Sandown has a freshly hand-painted sign, and it’s the work of craftsman Terry Ryan of Wighteagle…
Read MoreBritain’s hottest garden unites with Google A&C
Ventnor Botanic Gardens (VBG) have partnered with Google Arts & Culture to help people discover and be inspired by green…
Read MoreObituary – Gerry McGrady
A former deputy head and headteacher on the Island has died at the age of 91. James Gerard McGrady (Gerry)…
Read MoreWessex Cancer Rainbow & bubble Run 40th Anniversary.
More than 700 people took part in the ‘Rainbow Run – Bubble Fun’ at Sandown Airport to raise around £26,000…
Read MoreNew roles in the Anglican church for three Islanders
The Isle of Wight has its first Pioneer Minister after the recent ordination of Heath Monaghan (age 45). Heath has…
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