Roman Villa’s 100 years
Isle of Wight Observerby A & S Whitewood. Newport Roman Villa proved a popular venue as visitors celebrated 100 years since its rediscovery…
Read MoreMuseum celebrates festival fund-raising
The Ryde Bus & Coach Museum’s busy weekend of fund-raising and festival fun, started with Friday’s VIP visit from Go…
Read MoreCowes Sixth Form looks to Oxbridge
Cowes Enterprise College welcomed Cambridge academics and former students back to its Sixth Form, to inspire Year 12 pupils considering…
Read MoreDiscover hidden life beneath the waves
Families can uncover the hidden wonders of the Island’s coastline this summer, as ranger-led rock pooling and fossil hunting sessions…
Read MoreSchool hosts popular Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Pupils and families gathered at Dover Park Primary School, for its second annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Families were invited to…
Read MoreRacing fleets return for popular regatta
This weekend’s Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta promises superb competition, shoreside entertainment, and popping of corks. Regatta-honed racing classes will…
Read MoreMusic legends lead Yarmouth fund-raiser
Mal ButlerOne of the biggest groups of the ‘Sixties, Herman’s Hermits, will be performing at the annual charity Towers Party in…
Read MoreCanadian Friendship Force visitors enjoy Isle of Wight hospitality during cultural exchange
Members of the Isle of Wight Friendship Force have welcomed visitors from the Friendship Force club of St Mary’s and…
Read MoreShanklin vet to close after owner cites years of criticism from fellow vets
A vet in Shanklin is to close, after its owner became tired of “constant criticism” from other vets. Olivier Ghesquiere…
Read MoreUrgent appeal to find forever home for inseparable Isle of Wight rescue dogs
Friends of the Animals are appealing to Islanders to help two inseparable little dogs, who urgently need a forever home.…
Read MoreWightlink clashes with Visit Isle of Wight over proposed tourism levy hike
Many Islanders think the Island’s ferry firms wield far too much power – but now a row is erupting between…
Read MoreRoyal Isle of Wight Summer Show celebrates 125th anniversary in style
The 125th Royal Isle of Wight Summer Show proved popular at the weekend, with visitors enjoying one of the most…
Read MoreClassic Isle concerts delight crowds at Robin Hill
by Nick Finney Eat your heart out, Hyde Park. The beautiful setting at Robin Hill surely surpassed any concert venue…
Read MoreRound the Island Race hailed as one of the best in years as Tattarat wins
The Round the Island race has been hailed as one of the best in years, with more than 800 boats…
Read MoreGovernment blocks MCA plan to scrap Coastguard Rescue Officer payments
In a victory for coastguard rescue officers across the country, plans by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to remove…
Read MoreMP Joe Robertson challenges Government limits on Isle of Wight ferry talks
Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, has challenged restrictions which have been placed on what he can raise at…
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