Visitors now allowed for hospital patients
IW Observer.co.ukVisiting restrictions have been eased at St Mary’s Hospital, with all patients, except those in the Intensive Care Unit, now…
Read MoreWroxall woman’s success at London drama school
A local woman’s dream of becoming a professional actor is a step closer after a successful first term at The…
Read MoreCouncil renews pledge to military community
At its meeting last Thursday, the Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet renewed the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC). The AFC is…
Read MoreWarriors move to top of table
Shanklin Warriors have overtaken Ryde A at the top of the league table for the first time this season, after…
Read MoreSANDOWN SPRINT: Fun or competitive – it’s your choice!
A law change in 2017 permits a local highways authority to suspend the Road Traffic Act and allow motor racing…
Read MoreCarers’ views needed to shape new strategy
The Island’s unpaid carers are being asked to help shape a new Isle of Wight Carers Strategy. The Isle of…
Read MoreVectis Corps of Drums annual awards evening
The Vectis Corps of Drums Marching Band recently held their first annual presentation evening since 2019. The evening opened with…
Read MoreUKSA announces Youth and Mental Health Ambassador
Cowes-based charity, UKSA, has announced British yachtswoman, Dee Caffari, MBE, as its Youth and Mental Health Ambassador, a newly-created role.…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Ian Mac, Founder and station manager of Vectis Radio
The view from Vectis Radio…. but all I can see is the column next door; has he got planning permission…
Read MoreScott Cooper murder four people arrested
Four people who were arrested on Tuesday (March 15) in connection with the death of Scott Cooper in Ryde have…
Read MoreReaders picture of the week
This week’s image was sent to us by Leslie Cutbush who captured this picture of a horse and rider splashing…
Read MoreKatie ‘braves the shave’ for Natalie
Katie Rand ‘braved the shave’ last week to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, to thank them for helping her…
Read MoreA LOOK BACK IN TIME: An Australian venture
The Isle of Wight Observer of March 17th, 1855 gives two accounts of trade which caught our eye this week.…
Read MoreMinister told of Islanders’ generosity to Ukrainians
The incredible generosity of Islanders helping to support and protect people affected by the invasion of Ukraine has been highlighted…
Read MorePolice investigate sea eagle’s death
A third white-tailed eagle has died within the last few weeks and is the subject of a police investigation. While…
Read MoreImpressive win over Andover
There were lots of competitive matches this weekend. The men’s first team secured an impressive win over Andover, with the…
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