A LOOK BACK IN TIME: Put clocks forward…
IW Observer.co.ukThis week we have three snippets from the Isle of Wight Observer of 2nd April 1921 which we hope you…
Read MoreRecovery scheme for wildlife at Nunwell
A scheme to support wildlife recovery on the Isle of Wight has been extended with the acquisition of 355 acres…
Read MoreArchie’s great race wins him a bronze
Archie Pearson and Maisey Kent represented Hampshire and Vectis Schools at the English Schools Cross Country Championships held in Kent…
Read MoreIsland eagle’s death report ‘inconclusive’
Dorset Police has been criticised after concluding an investigation into the death of one of two white-tailed sea eagles found…
Read MoreHave fun at the Sandown Sprint
Ahead of this weekend’s (April 2 & 3) Sandown Sprint, the team behind the event have some tips to help…
Read MoreCompetition time!
Island art on show The Fairwinds art exhibition is taking place over the weekend of April 23-24, with a ticketed…
Read MorePlease pop in to the pop-up Ukrainian cafe tomorrow
Three friends are putting on a Ukrainian pop-up café tomorrow afternoon (Saturday) to raise money for the Ukraine humanitarian appeal.…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Unrequited love…
We’re all heading back to the 70s, says the Governor of the Bank of England, but don’t fret; it wasn’t…
Read MoreWelcome to the Island!
The first Ukrainian refugees to step foot on the Island were greeted by the IW Observer and they said: “Thank…
Read More40 years’ service from firefighters
For the last 20 years Shanklin firefighters, Adam Wood and Jason Mathews, have worked side by side, and now they…
Read MoreConcert for Ukraine at St Mary’s Church
A ‘Concert for Ukraine’ held in St Mary’s Church, Brighstone, on Sunday (March 20) has raised a total of £3,000…
Read MoreReaders picture of the week
This week’s photograph of a beautiful peacock butterfly was taken by IW Observer reader, Paul Bradley of Brighstone, when he…
Read MoreOak tree for the Queen’s Jubilee
Sandown Green Town Volunteers (SGTVs) and local residents welcomed two of the Island’s deputy Lord-Lieutenants, Mary Case and Graham Biss,…
Read MoreNiton garages may have to come down
A controversial development in Niton, which led to the Isle of Wight Council being heavily criticised by a national watchdog,…
Read MoreIsland businessman’s project to aid Ukraine
An Island businessman has organised a van of vital supplies to reach the Ukraine – and his next project is…
Read MoreCommunity Action to welcome Ukrainians
Community Action Isle of Wight, working in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council, is gearing up to welcome Ukrainian…
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