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FEATURE: A feast for the senses: Garlic Festival this weekend!

Observer Features Aug 15, 2025

Now in its 42nd year, the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival returns this weekend with its signature blend of country…

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FEATURE: Independent Living Show returns for its third year

Observer Features Jun 27, 2025

Next Saturday (July 5) sees the return of the Independent Living Show (formerly the Older Person’s Good Living Show), sponsored…

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SHOP LOCAL FEATURE: Local food is the best!

Observer Features Apr 28, 2025

Looking to support local rural businesses while enjoying a fantastic meal? The Island offers a wealth of options that not…

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The Isle of Wight Spring Art & Garden Fair

Observer Features Apr 11, 2025

Looking for a fantastic treat for the family this Easter? Then don’t miss the Island’s first big outdoor event of…

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How Green IW can help you save energy and stay warm

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by Green Isle of Wight As energy costs continue to rise, many households on the Isle of Wight are struggling…

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FEATURE: Celebrate World Book Day today by visiting your local bookshop

Observer Features Mar 6, 2025

World Book Day is the annual celebration that book-lovers and parents alike eagerly look forward to — a day to…

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That’s going to be an expensive taxi!

Mal Butler Feb 7, 2025

The Island’s names are causing confusion across the globe following the recent mix-up we highlighted between Newport and Newport, Wales.…

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The importance of local coffee shops

Observer Features Oct 4, 2024

Locally-owned coffee shops and tea-rooms play a much bigger role than simply as places to grab a caffeine fix or…

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Fun for the whole family at Chale Show this weekend

Observer Features Jul 31, 2024

Prepare for an action-packed weekend, as the annual Chale Show returns to the Chale showground Saturday and Sunday. This year…

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FEATURE: Welcome to Going Electric 2024

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By Stephen Cockett - General Manager, Wight Community Energy The world is going electric. More and more electric vehicles can…

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VENTNOR FRINGE FEATURE: Wyrd Wight Tales

Observer Features Jul 12, 2024

The Tide Nor Time Players presents Wyrd Wight Tales, a spellbinding production that dives into the Island’s folklore. This series…

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VENTNOR FRINGE FEATURE: Place of Safety

Observer Features Jul 12, 2024

Go along to see Place of Safety – this year’s art installation at the shelter in La Falaise car park…

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VENTNOR FRINGE FEATURE: Murder, She Didn’t Write

Observer Features Jul 12, 2024

After years of selling out at the Edinburgh Fringe, ‘Murder, She Didn’t Write’ will be at Ventnor Fringe this year.…

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VENTNOR FRINGE FEATURE: Two Shows, One Man, One Van!

Observer Features Jul 12, 2024

As part of a UK tour, actor Mark Stratford is bringing his two 5-star reviewed solo shows to the Ventnor…

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FEATURE: More than 9,500 people Walked the Wight for Mountbatten

Observer Features May 17, 2024

On Sunday, under radiant spring sunshine, more than 9,500 people Walked the Wight for the Island’s Mountbatten hospice, each step…

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FEATURE: Staycations – Getting away from it all, on the Island

Observer Features May 2, 2024

The current economic climate has impacted everyone, and, while hearts yearn for a change of scenery, wallets might not agree.…

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