Council service changes due to Isle of Wight festival
Isle of Wight ObserverWhile the Isle of Wight Festival is taking place from Friday 22 June to Sunday 24 June, some council services…
Read MoreAppley Tower to reopen for Appley Day
The Isle of Wight Council is to reopen Ryde’s famous landmark, Appley Tower, for one day only as part of…
Read MoreBicycle Island: From the Island to beyond
The Island is leading the way with innovative research it is hoped will inspire travel behaviour change across the UK.…
Read MoreFestival traffic plan to ensure traffic flows smoothly
It’s that time of year again as the Island prepares to welcome thousands to the Isle of Wight Festival. The…
Read MoreMedina IOW parkrun to mark NHS 70th birthday
Medina IOW parkrun at the Appley course will be one of hundreds of ‘parkruns’ around the UK to host a…
Read MoreThought about becoming an Oxfam Festival Volunteer?
Fancy joining a community of people who love festivals and want to give something back? Volunteering with Oxfam is a…
Read MoreGift to Nature Gala Event – The Butterfly Ball
The Butterfly Ball is a live music event taking place on the iconic Golden Hill Fort, just a stones throw…
Read MoreCowes Week shoreside arrangements agreed
Cowes Week Limited (CWL) is to take on responsibility for the Parade Village at the Lendy-sponsored regatta from August. Previously,…
Read MoreAll wight now launches 3 year festival project
‘All Wight Now’ celebrates the 50th Anniversaries of the original Isle of Wight Festivals of 1968, 1969 and 1970 –…
Read MoreSuccessful crime prevention roadshows on the Isle of Wight
Officers from the Island’s Neighbourhood Policing Teams have joined forces with Isle of Wight Council’s Trading Standards team, Age UK,…
Read MoreRide4Life for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
With just one month to go until the Isle of Wight Ride4Life, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA)…
Read MoreJohnny Grimshaw – ‘Paintings to Music’
An exhibition of paintings by local painter, Johnny Grimshaw, is on display in the Full Circle Exhibition space at St.…
Read MoreWant to play the main stage at the Isle of Wight Festival?
Isn’t it incredible that there is a major festival on our doorstep hosting the likes of the iconic Fleetwood Mac,…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Randonnee kicks off on Sunday 6th May
The 2018 Randonnee will take place on Sunday 6th May. This year’s rides will be in a clockwise direction and…
Read MoreDon’t forget… Kids get in free at the Isle of Wight Festival
Stuck for ways to keep the kids entertained this summer? Fear not! The Isle of Wight Festival hasn’t been awarded…
Read MoreIsle of Wight to host Inflatable Rainbow Run
Run, walk or dance your way through the happiest 3km on the Isle of Wight by taking part in its…
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