A vigil for Jayla
Tilly WalderThe devastated parents of one-year-old Jayla-Jean Mclaren, who tragically died in hospital on Sunday, are calling for Rainbow Park in…
Read MoreEarthquake vibes measured on the Isle of Wight
Visitors to Carisbrooke Castle Museum may be surprised to learn that the building itself, and the Isle of Wight, was…
Read MoreChannel Island funding cuts Daisy Bus lifeline
Funding cuts in the Channel Island’s have resulted in the termination of a vital transport service used by Isle of…
Read MoreSpecial treatment for IW council employees?
A job vacancy posted by the Isle of Wight Council has prompted a flurry of negative comments on-line, after it…
Read MoreAll creatures great and small at Amazon World
There’s something quietly magical about wandering through Amazon World Zoo Park — where you might spot a capybara soaking up…
Read MoreIsland residents unite over road disruption
It was a full house on Wednesday at Newport’s Stag Inn, as the community gathered to discuss an important issue…
Read MoreClever dog, Holly, turns the tide on litter
A walk along Ryde beach turned into an impromptu litter-pick recently for Island-resident, Helen Williams, thanks to one clever and…
Read MoreA fresh new look for a local Island favourite
Originally established as a foundry in 1859, W Hurst & Son has evolved over the decades to become one of…
Read MoreRome, reflection, and the passing of Pope Francis
When in Rome? Visit the Colosseum; eat your bodyweight in carbonara and gelato; butcher your way through the most simple…
Read MoreThere’s lots to do at the Ventnor Youth Club
For more than 11 years, Ventnor Town Council has provided a youth provision in Ventnor, offering activities and enrichment for…
Read MoreCreating rock solid friendships at RS2
The RS2 (formerly referred to as Rock Solid 2) drop-in youth club is a welcoming space for the Island’s young…
Read MoreA trip down memory lane with Easy Weigh’s owner
The IW Observer’s Chris Cornford spent a while chatting with Graham Sutcliffe, the owner of Newport shop, Easy Weigh, recently,…
Read MoreThe Bay Youth Project: A dedicated initiative
By Tilly Walder The Bay Youth Project (BYP) was launched in early 2022 in response to increasing concerns about anti-social…
Read MoreNewport Youth Café: A safe space for youth
For more than a decade, Newport Youth Café has been a vital space for young people in the community, providing…
Read MoreBuilding friendships and confidence at BCP
Since forming in 2019, the Brading Community Partnership (BCP) has been at the heart of youth support in Brading, initially…
Read MoreBoots pulls plug – Liz Earle HQ in shock closure
The Island faces yet another loss, as beauty brand Liz Earle announced the closure of its head office in Nicholson…
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