GKN apprentices raise funds for family room
IW Observer.co.ukApprentices working at GKN Aerospace’s East Cowes site have walked and baked in support of the NHS, raising £4,565 for…
Read MoreSandown remembers those who served on ANZAC Day
Sandown mayor, Paddy Lightfoot, laid a wreath to commemorate ANZAC Day at Sandown’s war memorial on Monday (April 25), following…
Read MoreA LOOK BACK IN TIME: Three advertisements
The front page of the Isle of Wight Observer of 1st May 1869 is all advertisements. These three caught our…
Read MoreIW schools encouraged to link with care homes
Schools on the Island are being encouraged to become Care Home Friends in a new scheme to bring together children…
Read MoreBig boost for UKSA
UKSA has been awarded a maritime grant, worth over £600,000 over three years, from the TK Foundation. The funding will…
Read MoreNew ‘first timer’ video for Cowes Week preparation
The Cruising Association (CA), and Cowes Week organisers, have teamed up to produce a ‘first-timer’ video. Although the video is…
Read MoreJennie’s in the USA representing the UK
Freshwater Bay resident, Jennie Cartwright, has made the England Ladies Shooting Team to represent the country at this year’s World…
Read MoreLecture on Cromwell
Professor Tracy Borman is to give a lecture entitled ‘The Real Wolf Hall – the Rise and Fall of Thomas…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Keith Herbert, Isle of Wight Area Manager for Southern Water
The Island is a special and unique place. I feel extremely fortunate to have world-class beaches on my doorstep. Whether…
Read MoreRecycling scheme for used batteries
The Isle of Wight Council is inviting residents to make a positive difference to the environment by using its new…
Read MoreFree open-day on Sunday at the IW Donkey Sanctuary
Fans of the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary in Wroxall will be delighted to hear that their very popular open…
Read MoreEnergy bill rebates have started on IW
The first round of payments in response to the government’s energy bills rebate scheme was made to local residents yesterday…
Read MoreNew figures highlight the rise in living costs
The rising cost of living has been reflected in new figures released by the Isle of Wight Council. One of…
Read MoreSpecial glass event
The Isle of Wight Museum of Glass is putting on a special event to celebrate the art of glassmaking here…
Read MoreQUIGGERS: The energy conundrum
‘The David’, as he is known on some parts of his desk, is indulging in his love of extreme sports.…
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