Exciting news from the IW Observer team
IW Observer.co.ukThe Isle of Wight Observer will be opening in the heart of historic Newport. With the support of the Newport…
Read MoreShanklin’s last bank to close
Shanklin has been dealt a devastating blow with the news that the town’s last bank is to close in July.…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Paul Jennings: New director of the Apollo Players
I have recently taken over as director of the Apollo Players, just at the start of their 50th season. To…
Read MoreEnd of an era at Arreton Barns
The Sweetcorn Fayre at Arreton Barns has been a staple event on the Island for more than a decade, but…
Read MoreGenerous Ryde shoppers support Ukrainian appeal
Ryde Lions Club raised more than £1,200 for Ukraine Refuges, following a collection outside the town’s Anglesea Street Co-Op on…
Read MoreLiz battles through in not-so-sunny Cyprus
Wight Tri member Liz Dunlop took part in the Paphos Logicom 10km Road Race, a huge event offering runs in…
Read MoreMale voice choir is back in song
Newchurch Male Voice Choir are back after the longest break in their 55-year history. Bob Cooper said: “This is such…
Read MoreIsland Ultra Challenge walk to help Ukraine
An Island Ultra Challenge, to raise money for Ukraine, is taking place at the end of next month. Last year,…
Read MoreThe Addams Family are on the way to Newport
This April, you are invited to the delightfully hilarious and macabre world of The Addams Family, staged by Theatretrain and…
Read MoreVics victorous – Brading beaten
East Cowes Vics 3 v Shanklin 1 In a week of ‘what might have beens’, Wessex League’s East Cowes Vics…
Read MoreAngel Radio celebrating its 15th birthday on FM
Angel Radio Isle of Wight is celebrating its 15th Birthday on FM on Thursday (March 24). The radio was established…
Read MoreA treat for meat and fish lovers
A new wet-fish counter and butcher’s is opening in Yarmouth for the first time in 25 years. The two counters,…
Read MoreWellbeing Café is free and open to everybody
The Anxiety Café, in Ventnor, has recently changed its name to The Wellbeing Café, in the hope of attracting more…
Read MoreCommunity Spirited ‘Go Bald’ fund-raiser
More than £3,500 was raised through the Community Spirited Cafe, thanks to a ‘4 Go Bald’ fund-raiser. As we previously…
Read MorePeter ‘To Be In Her Shoes’ for crazy fund-raising walk
An East Cowes man is doing a charity walk with a difference – in women’s stilettos – to raise money…
Read MoreMeteorites land at The Bay CE School
Students from The Bay CE School got their hands on rare samples of moon rocks and meteorites, during British Science…
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