HOLMSEY: A mid-air emergency
Isle of Wight ObserverI watched a man die, and miraculously, later saw him stand and walk away. Last Friday night, I boarded Virgin…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: May 25th 1878
The Isle of Wight Observer published on May 25th, 1878 warns of the dangers of not addressing letters and parcels…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Village halls and Westminster dreams
It matters not if you’re on the left or the right of politics, most of us agree that Britain doesn’t…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: A plea for the natural world
Dear Editor, We all need somewhere to live and no one is more important than another person and that includes…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP – Labour MP for IW West
Many of you have been in contact regarding the roadworks on Horsebridge Hill and I want to reassure you that…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 14 May 1853
A letter to the Isle of Wight Observer published on 14th May 1853 could, for the most part, have been…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: It’s all a load of rubbish
Putting air in your tyres used to be a free service provided by garages. Then it became 20p. Yesterday, I…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Toby Beardsall – Founder of Facebook Page – Newport Rd Protest Group
Having lived on the Island my entire life I understand and accept the limitations imposed by its natural wonder. One…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Traffic madness terrorises businesses
Dear Editor, For four days Newport to Cowes traffic has been diverted via Whitehouse Road and Pallance Road. The resulting…
Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: What a difference a year makes!
This time last year the sun had only just decided to make an appearance, whereas this year we’ve seen one…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 14 May 1859
This story published in the Isle of Wight Observer of 14th May, 1859 caught our eye after the local elections…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Politicians are in it for themselves – not us
No-one will ever do a five stretch for dumping their old sofa in the nearest layby, nor will they get…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: The High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight – Jacqueline (Jacque) Gazzard
Just one month in, and this extraordinary job is an utter privilege and has exceeded any expectations I may have…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East
This week, we mark 80 years since VE Day and the end of WWII in Europe. This is both a…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 2 May 1857
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 2nd May 1857 reports on the views of a visitor from a smoky…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Was I just disinterested – or did I have mental health issues?
Last week I left a note in the porch for the food delivery driver: “Sorry I’m out, please hide in…
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