Island road closures versus small, local businesses
Tilly WalderWhether it be as a result of essential utility works or resurfacing, local businesses can suffer as a result of…
Read MoreA new charity dentist unit is coming to the Island, but who is it for?
The Island’s dental crisis has reached the point where a charity that provides dental treatment to third world countries is…
Read MoreFrancesca Simon is looking forward to visiting the home of the Vikings
Last week I had the opportunity to interview children’s author, Francesca Simon, who will be visiting the Island to discuss…
Read MoreTilly’s Insights: Age UK – Teaching technology to senior Islanders
Age UK Isle of Wight is an independent charity that has been working in our local community helping older ones…
Read MoreTilly’s Insights: Ventnor Botanical Gardens
Last Tuesday I visited Ventnor Botanic Garden, proclaimed Britain’s hottest garden and home to more than 30,000 rare and sub-tropical…
Read MoreTilly’s Insights: A day at OSEL
Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Island-based charity OSEL with the organisation’s CEO, Tracey Hill. Truth be told,…
Read MoreAudience engagement made ‘90s band special
Last Friday I went, with a group of friends, to watch popular ‘90s band, Space, at Strings Bar & Venue…
Read MoreCrumbling coastline threatens iconic Island road
Mother Nature showed she couldn’t be tamed this week, but the Isle of Wight Council wants to find a way…
Read MoreChoosing GCSE subjects doesn’t have to be stressful
For year 9 (and in some schools year 8) students, the beginning of this school year also brings a new…
Read MoreGarlic Festival Feature
The Garlic Festival last weekend was a huge success, proving itself a tremendous event offering fun for all the family,…
Read MoreJonyth’s 30 years of volunteering at the Ventnor Botanic Garden
On Wednesday, Jonyth Hill celebrated 30 years of volunteering at the Ventnor Botanic Gardens. The Isle of Wight Observer attended…
Read MoreGarlic Festival
The Garlic Festival is back this weekend! Since the first show in 1983, the IW Garlic Festival has grown to…
Read MoreAll schools: A-Level results
A-level and other exam results were announced yesterday (Thursday) and it is clear that some students have achieved exceptional results,…
Read MoreA-level results day
A-levels results day came upon us yesterday (Thursday), and the Isle of Wight Observer popped along to the Island VI…
Read MoreA blast with a Naval past
The recent restoration of the old chapel organ that stands in East Cowes Methodist Church uncovered an exciting clue to…
Read MoreCowes Harbour presents three electric boat charging points
On Monday, the IW Observer joined invited guests at the official launch of three new electric-boat chargers at Trinity Landing…
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