LOOK BACK IN TIME: 5 October 1901
Isle of Wight ObserverFrom the IW Observer published on 5th October, 1901, comes the touching story of a blind Newport man who proudly…
Read MoreRyde rower races in Rio and takes second place
Ryde Rowing Club member, Yogi Ashworth, has represented the Royal Navy in Brazil, securing second place in the “Friendly Navies”…
Read MoreAbandoned e-scooters pose pavement hazard
An IW councillor says discarded e-scooters are being dumped in the middle of pavements and causing a safety hazard. Karl…
Read MoreIsland folklore comes alive
A new theatrical experience combining live performance, music, storytelling, and wild food is heading to the West Wight this autumn.…
Read MoreVentnor end friendlies with Blandford victory
Ventnor RFC’s superior fitness and handling saw the Island team pull away, with three late tries in their 25-12 away…
Read MoreVIOW questions ahead of BID ballot
Visit Isle of Wight (VIOW) has confirmed that Dominic Wray will leave the organisation at the end of the current…
Read MoreAbseilers raise thousands for Age UK Isle of Wight
Fifteen fund-raisers, aged from 14 to 85, braved a 100-metre (328 ft) abseil down Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower, raising more than…
Read MoreSiân earns acclaim for penguin image
Isle of Wight wildlife photographer, Siân Elizabeth, has been highly commended in the prestigious Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY)…
Read MoreNew crossings to improve pedestrian safety in Niton
Residents in Niton will benefit from safer walking routes this autumn, with new pedestrian crossings being introduced at key locations…
Read MoreWight Dolphins celebrate ten new qualified divers
Wight Dolphins has welcomed 10 newly-qualified Ocean Divers to the club. The BSAC Ocean Diver qualification is the entry-level open…
Read MoreFunding event opens doors for Island community groups
More than 100 people attended a funding event aimed at helping Isle of Wight charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations…
Read MoreA fisherman’s farewell
Friends and family gathered at Freshwater Bay, for a final farewell and fireworks, in memory of well-known sea angler and…
Read MoreMajor operation launched as ‘Mega Dinghy’ intercepted
A multi-agency emergency response was mounted in the English Channel after a massive rigid inflatable vessel – dubbed a “super-dinghy”…
Read MoreCouncil explains Blue Badge review and appeals process
The Isle of Wight Council has explained how Blue Badge decisions are reviewed, following an increase in enquiries from residents…
Read MoreLocal library lifts lives
Shanklin Community Library continues to flourish at the heart of the town, after leaving its Victoria Avenue home and relocating…
Read MoreWight Orienteers mark 50 years with big event
Wight Orienteers celebrated their 50th anniversary, with a special weekend event which attracted 150 competitors from across the country. The…
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