Hiss-terious guest in an Apple garden
Isle of Wight ObserverA resident in Appley had a nasty shock when they spotted a Common North Carolina Grass Snake in their garden!…
Read MoreVotes sought for Mountbatten film
A short film, produced by Mountbatten Isle of Wight, has been nominated for a national award – and the hospice…
Read MoreFree seminar to support Island wildlife
Island Nature is inviting Isle of Wight businesses to a free lunchtime seminar later this month, aimed at helping organisations…
Read MoreCold test for the Wight Tri last week
A bracing -3°C greeted 21 hardy souls from Wight Tri on Sunday, as the East Cowes Enema Duathlon lived up…
Read MoreRunners turn out in force for Soup Run
The annual Soup Run, in aid of Bembridge Youth & Community Centre, has taken place with a record 130 entrants.…
Read MorePharmacy takeover for Jhoots
Four more Jhoots Pharmacies have been taken over by Allied Pharmacies, after serious financial problems at the national group led…
Read MoreISLAND THEATRE: January’s theatrical treats
Maureen SullivanHappy New Year! And welcome to a very theatrical 2026, and some January treats… First, the Wight Island Players bring…
Read MoreRecord-breaking charity tractor run
Mal ButlerA record 102 tractors took part in the IW Classic Tractors’ Charity Road Run. The annual event, which has been…
Read MoreKind- hearted Wolves help animals in need
A food run with a difference has been supported by Wight Wolves motorcyclists, following a charity ride-out which ended in…
Read MorePopular rugby player dies in single vehicle accident
Ventnor Rugby Club is in mourning this week after the shock death of Tristan Price, who first played for the…
Read MorePublic talk on the history of auctions
The St Helens Historical Society is hosting a public talk on the history of auctions later this month. The event,…
Read MoreStrong year of support for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
A total of £9,070 was raised during 2025 for the IW Association for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus, with a range…
Read MoreLodge backs Ryde Beach Lifeguards
A donation of £2,376 has been made to Ryde Beach Lifeguards, by a branch of the masons. The contribution was…
Read MoreGoals galore for football in Cups and League
A frosty weekend saw a classic cup win for East Cowes Sports in Hampshire. Whitecroft & Barton edged through on…
Read MoreCCTV issued following shoplifting in Ryde
Police are issuing a CCTV image of man they would like to speak to after a shoplifting incident at Sainsbury’s…
Read MoreNativity story told by children in Ryde
There was a good attendance this year at the annual Children’s Service of Readings, Prayers, Poems, and Carols, at St…
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