Visit Roman Villa and Guildhall for free during heritage open days
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Museum of Island History at Newport Guildhall and Newport Roman Villa will be opening free of charge on set…
Read MoreCowes powerboat racer roars on at 81
Alan Goodwin has been racing powerboats for 30 years, he’s the oldest competitor in this year’s Cowes Offshore Powerboat Races.…
Read MoreJay Miller’s Circus adverts targeted by ‘sad killjoy’
Advertising for a popular Island event is being taken down by an unknown person or persons. Jay Miller’s Circus, which…
Read MoreTwo girls ‘fell into some deep holes’ during Bembridge Fort Walk
Two girls “nearly drowned” during a walk across a swampy beach channel. The Bembridge and St Helen’s Fort Walk which…
Read MorePan boy’s 31 years of carnival commitment comes to an end
Paddy McHugh has devoted much of his adult life to the Island’s carnival scene, he explains why it’s time to…
Read MoreWin tickets: Jay Miller’s Mitchell Pitch on the life of a circus ringmaster
The Jay Miller Circus ringmaster explains the lifestyle, allure and skills needed to sustain a career in the travelling entertainment…
Read MoreGet fossil hunting with Dinosaur Isle this summer
Join one of Dinosaur Isle Museum’s guided fossil walks and take home your own dinosaur discovery this summer. The popular…
Read MoreIsle of Wight welcomes the Princess Royal
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, the Princess Royal will visit a number of Island attractions on Monday (August 6). The…
Read MoreSandown Illuminated Carnival banner ‘stolen’
Pleas to return the Sandown Illuminated Carnival banner have been posted to social media. The banner which has been described…
Read MoreWear a life jacket and live this Cowes Week
With Cowes Week upon us, remember to be safe on the water. A saddening 13 people, who drowned in 2017,…
Read MoreIsland Roads staff clock up some extra miles for charity
A sponsored static bike-a-thon by Island Roads staff has raised over £600 for their chosen charity – Ability Dogs 4…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Symphony Orchestra announces new programmes
The IWSO have recently announced their new programmes for the 2018/19 season. As you would expect from the Orchestra there…
Read MoreFloating Bridge meme mocks Cowes Week extended timetable
A meme has appeared on social media mocking the floating bridge’s extended timetable. The Isle of Wight Can Depress Facebook…
Read MoreKenyan photo-exhibition comes to St Mary’s
An exhibition of photographs by Chris Orchin is on display in the Full Circle Exhibition space at St Mary’s Hospital…
Read MoreCharity creates accessible walking routes through our beautiful Island
The Footprint Trust charity is keen that everyone can get out and enjoy their local environment. They have arranged two…
Read MoreFloating bridge extends timetable for Cowes Week
An extended service will be available on the Cowes floating bridge during Lendy Cowes Week. Extra sailings have been added…
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