A trip down memory lane with Easy Weigh’s owner
Tilly WalderThe 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…
Read MoreSWAY brings ‘Hope and Focus’ to the Island’s youth
With an aim of giving ‘Hope and Focus’ to the young people and their families, the South Wight Area Youth…
Read MoreYouth take centre stage at Newport Minster
Thirty-five young people attended the Youth Voice Conference in Newport Minster over the weekend, an event that received support from…
Read MoreHistory on shaky ground as listed building crumbles
The Island witnessed the sad demise of a Grade II listed building during the turbulent weather this weekend, with the…
Read MoreThe Youth Trust: More than a counselling service
When thinking of the Island’s Youth Trust, what first springs to mind for many is a one-to-one youth counselling provision.…
Read MoreGrace’s Corner: A labour of love
Newport rejoiced as another empty store opened this week, as the Redrup family business, Grace’s Bakery, set up their latest…
Read MoreHopes of a normal Christmas dashed for Gunville residents
A distressed daughter reached out to the local press this week, after Wednesday's storm flooded her mum's and neighbours' properties…
Read MoreWestacre saga continues, but campaigners celebrate a success
Determined campaigning has exercised its power once again, as protestors celebrate receiving permission this week to appeal July’s High Court…
Read MoreHistorical Parabike creates a stir amongst shoppers
Ryde Co-op’s British Legion Poppy Appeal saw a lot of excitement last weekend when Andrew Browne brought in his ex-army…
Read MoreThe best thing about Island Life? Potatoes!
“Today has been a celebration of our visiting Thai students,” principal of the IW College, Ros Parker, explained. “During their…
Read More‘Warma’ initiative leaves pensioner out in the cold
A Cowes pensioner is wrapping up warm and bracing for a cold winter, after being stranded with a broken heating…
Read MoreBeat Surgery beats local community concerns
Locals were urged to raise their concerns and find out how police are tackling important issues at St. Thomas’s Square,…
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