WightFibre donation boosts Youth Trust support for young Islanders
Tilly WalderWightFibre further strengthened an already well-established partnership with the Isle of Wight Youth Trust on Wednesday, with the donation of…
Read MoreLiteracy scheme launches to support Island primary pupils
Isle of Wight ObserverLord-Lieutenant, Susie Sheldon, and Jeanne Jones have launched a new literacy initiative to support primary school children on the Island…
Read MoreSandown joins Isle of Wight bid for UK Town of Culture 2028 title
Mal ButlerThe seafront may look rundown with its derelict hotels, but Sandown still believes it has something to offer and is…
Read MoreWalking firm urges Red Funnel to tackle rising Isle of Wight ferry prices
Red Funnel has been urged to act on rising ferry prices after a UK walking‑tour operator warned that escalating costs…
Read MoreRichard Holden criticises ferry levy during Isle of Wight visit
Shadow Transport Secretary, Richard Holden, visited the Isle of Wight last week at the invitation of Isle of Wight East…
Read MoreBring your garden to life with Thompson’s Garden Centre
No matter the size of your outdoor space – whether it’s a compact balcony, a cosy patio, or a large…
Read MoreNominations open for 2026 Isle of Wight Rural Awards ahead of County Show
Nominations have opened for this year’s Isle of Wight Rural Awards, organised by the Royal IW Agricultural Society (RIWAS), and…
Read MoreYarmouth RNLI and Coastguard rescue casualty stuck in mud near Fort Victoria
Yarmouth RNLI crew, worked together with the Coastguard’s mud-rescue team to extract a person stuck near Fort Victoria around 12.30pm…
Read MoreNew leaseholder takes over Wheatsheaf Inn in Yarmouth
The new leaseholder of the Wheatsheaf Inn, Yarmouth, said he wanted to take on the pub because: “My heart and…
Read MoreIsland Roads records lowest gritting runs in 13 years after mild winter
Island Roads carried out 22 gritting runs across the Island this winter – the lowest number in the 13 years…
Read MoreMindset Bros win top honour at Vectis Radio Community Awards
Mindset Bros were crowned Overall Community Champion at the fourth Vectis Radio Community Awards ceremony, at Caffe Isola, Newport, on…
Read MoreNewport karate club celebrates five new black belts
Newport IOW Shotokan Karate Club has announced the successful promotion of five students, who have passed their Sho-Dan grading, achieving…
Read MoreIW Council expands specialist school places with two new sites
The IW Council has increased specialist education provision across the Island, with two former primary school sites now redeveloped to…
Read MoreIsland unites in glitz for Tula Hunt fundraiser
Schools and businesses put on the glitz to support the fund-raising efforts for six-year-old Tula Hunt on Friday. As previously…
Read MoreCowes RNLI volunteers marry 14 years after meeting on lifeboat crew
Two Cowes RNLI volunteers, who first met while serving on the crew 14 years ago, have tied the knot, returning…
Read MoreCarisbrooke WI’s knitted St Mary’s church frieze on display in church hall
Carisbrooke WI have been knitting and crocheting a large frieze of St Mary’s Church which is on display in the…
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