Skip to content
  • Home
  • Advanced search
  • Advertising
    • Announcements
    • For Sale Adverts
    • Services
    • Website Advertising
    • What, Where, When – our Entertainment pages
      • Boxed Advert
      • Something to look forward to… (Free)
      • Something to look forward to… (Paid)
      • Sponsored article
  • Advertising Portal
  • Basket
  • Checkout
  • Contact Us
  • Cookie Policy
  • Election Results
  • END OF LIFE FEATURE
  • Engraving Services
  • Fair
  • Funeral Director Portal
    • Funeral Director Portal (Geoff Leather)
    • Funeral Director Portal (Life Funerals)
    • Funeral Director Portal (R&P Everson)
    • Funeral Director Portal (Weaver Brothers)
    • Funeral Director Portal (William Hall)
  • Galleries
  • General Election 2024
  • INVITATION TO TENDER: THE PARADE PUBLIC TOILETS REFURBISHMENT
  • Isle of Wight Elections 2026
  • Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards 2023
  • Isle of Wight Temporary Traffic Regulation (simple)
  • Isle of Wight Temporary Traffic Regulation (table)
  • Leave a message to Alec Penstone
  • LiveBlog
  • Make a compaint
  • Meet the Isle of Wight Candidates
  • Mission Statement
  • My account
  • Newspaper Distribution
  • Official Planning Notices
  • Online Advertising 2019
  • Online Pay
  • Past Issues
  • Past Issues (30-01)
  • Past Issues (60-31)
  • Podcasts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Puzzles & Comps
  • Ryde Chick Hunt
  • spin
  • Staff
  • Subscribe
  • The Coroner Report
  • The Guide
  • The IW Observer Online Polls
  • The Royal Isle of Wight County Show 2024
  • Tips
  • TOS
  • Traffic Orders
  • Trust Payments
Top Stories
IW Observations: Real transparency or just a slogan?
Cowes WI turns pre-loved clothes into charity cash
Childcare provider praised for outstanding support
£1,000 boost gives Eagles wings for Belgium tour
From Osborne to the Somme – remembering Vere Harmsworth
Wight SAR celebrates 15 years of lifesaving
Isle of Wight planning applications: 6th Nov 2026
IW Observer 404
Young cyclist Finley races to third place
Priory Prize Day
Get your Mince Pie Marathon orders in
Prom plodders raise £375 for Shanklin Age Concern
Have your say on support services, Islanders urged
Electric vehicle parking perk ends this month
Big Knit aims for 20,000 hats to raise funds for Age UK IW
Cowes bowlers celebrate season
Sun. Nov 8th, 2026
Isle of Wight Observer News
Isle of Wight Observer News

Isle of Wight Observer News

The Island's favourite newspaper

  • Island News
    • Leading Stories
    • All News
    • Entertainment
    • Local Sports
    • Sponsored Posts
  • Newspapers
    • View past issues
    • Local Distribution
    • Digital Subscription
    • Planning Notices
  • Our Columns
    • Cabinet Connection
    • Green Fingers
    • Holmsey
    • Look back in time
    • Wight in Westminster
    • From the Council Chamber
    • Vectis View
  • Sponsored
  • Advertising
    • Advertising Options
    • For Sale Adverts
    • Family Announcements
    • Website Advertising
    • Trades & Services
    • Entertainment Pages
    • Invoice Payments
  • Contact Us
    • All Contacts
    • Anonymous Tips
    • Make a complaint
Subscribe £0.00 0
    • Home
    • IW News
    • Entertainment
    • Page 13
Entertainment

The Smyths: Tribute Band to perform at Shanklin Theatre

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 13, 2024

by Grace Roberts Tribute band The Smyths are performing at Shanklin theatre tomorrow (Saturday). The band has been performing as…

Read More

Entertainment Sponsored

Calling all Volkswagen and camping enthusiasts!

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 13, 2024

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of fun and adventure at the Wight Buggin’ family-friendly camp out taking place this…

Read More

Entertainment Sponsored

Steampunk’s Island debut later this month

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 6, 2024

A first for the Island comes to Ryde later this month: The IW Steampunk Festival. Immerse yourself in a realm…

Read More

Entertainment

The IW Classic Motor Show makes a return

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 6, 2024

The IW Classic Motor Show returns this year tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, September 8, and is open from 10am to…

Read More

Entertainment IW News

Newport’s celebration of local heritage

Press Release Aug 28, 2024

On Saturday, September 7, a new free festival comes to Newport as part of the National Heritage Open Days Scheme…

Read More

Entertainment IW News

Island talent set to thrill audiences next week with exciting adaptation of best-selling book ‘The Girl on the Train’

Jake Harrison Aug 27, 2024

The Apollo Theatre will open its doors next week to a modern play that is sure to grip local audiences…

Read More

Entertainment Sponsored

You won’t want to miss this male voice choir

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2024

Rotary on the Wight are delighted to be hosting the Cowbridge Welsh Male Voice Choir for their second visit to…

Read More

Entertainment

’The world’s biggest scooter rally’ this weekend

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2024

Around 10,000 scooterists are expected on the Island this weekend, for what is billed as ‘the world’s biggest scooter rally’.…

Read More

Entertainment IW News

Celebrating a decade of fun

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 19, 2024

Jack Up Events has announced that the 2024 Jack Up Summer Party held last weekend will be the festival’s final…

Read More

Entertainment

Win a pair of tickets to Ballyrags Comedy Club this week

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 14, 2024

Ballyrags Comedy Club returns to Fubar in Ryde this week for another night of top-notch comedy, with Bobby Mair (as…

Read More

Entertainment IW News

Ventnor Pirate Festival is set to make waves

Press Release Aug 6, 2024

Ventnor will host its first-ever Pirate Festival from Wednesday, August 14, to Saturday, August 17, coinciding with Ventnor Town Carnival.…

Read More

Entertainment IW News

It’s Murder at Medina Bookshop this week

Press Release Aug 5, 2024

On Thursday, August 8, anyone with an interest in the grisly history of murder and detective work is welcome to…

Read More

Entertainment Sponsored

Wight Proms delivers a varied line-up

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 2, 2024

Mike Christie, a singer and composer from Cowes, set up the Wight Proms Festival, in 2018, to give something back…

Read More

Entertainment Sponsored

Pygmalion at Quay Arts explores self-discovery

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 2, 2024

Blaxbox Theatre Company presents Pygmalion next Friday (August 9), at the Quay Arts Centre in Newport. This lovingly reworked adaptation…

Read More

Entertainment Paper Features

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…

Read More

Entertainment IW News

Are you looking forward to Chale Show this weekend?

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 30, 2024

Islanders, visitors and traders are looking forward to a fantastic 96th Chale Show this weekend (August 3 & 4). Ticket…

Read More

Posts pagination

1 … 12 13 14 … 42

« Previous Page — Next Page »

  • Trending
  • Popular
  • Latest
IW Observations
IW Observations: Real transparency or just a slogan?
Nov 7, 2026
IW News
Cowes WI turns pre-loved clothes into charity cash
Nov 7, 2026
IW News
Childcare provider praised for outstanding support
Nov 7, 2026
IW Observations
IW Observations: Real transparency or just a slogan?
Nov 7, 2026
IW News
Cowes WI turns pre-loved clothes into charity cash
Nov 7, 2026
IW News
Childcare provider praised for outstanding support
Nov 7, 2026
IW Observations
IW Observations: Real transparency or just a slogan?
Nov 7, 2026
IW News
Cowes WI turns pre-loved clothes into charity cash
Nov 7, 2026
IW News
Childcare provider praised for outstanding support
Nov 7, 2026

Local Advertising

Island Sport

Island Sport
Young cyclist Finley races to third place
Nov 5 , 2026
Island Sport
Cowes bowlers celebrate season
Nov 5 , 2026
Island Sport
Football family pays tribute
Nov 3 , 2026

Sponsored Articles

Sponsored

The Foot Therapy Centre is now Wight Admiral Podiatry

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 1, 2026
Sponsored

From drama to sing-alongs: Apollo Theatre announces packed November lineup

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 29, 2026
Sponsored

A traditional Christmas at Character Inns

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 13, 2026
Sponsored

LitFest cooks up a feast for food lovers

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 6, 2026
Sponsored

Fan TC Con brings back pop culture to Newport

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 5, 2026

Holmsey

Holmsey
HOLMSEY: A weekend that wiped me out
Oct 5 , 2026
Holmsey
HOLMSEY: ‘We’re all going on a summer holiday’
Sep 21 , 2026
Holmsey
HOLMSEY: When ‘Stopping the boats’ means sending more boats
Sep 16 , 2026

Local Advertising

Our Mission Statement

The Isle of Wight Observer is a weekly free newspaper providing news, advertising and information to residents on and visitors to the Isle of Wight. Find out more.

Isle of Wight Sport

Island Sport

Young cyclist Finley races to third place

Island Sport

Cowes bowlers celebrate season

Island Sport

Football family pays tribute

Island Sport

Forlorn Ventnor while fighting Tornadoes turn match around

Island Sport

Swimmers make a splash at meet

Isle of Wight Observer News

© Copyright Isle of Wight Observer. All Rights Reserved.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT