LOOK BACK IN TIME: 11 April 1857
Isle of Wight ObserverCheering “for Clifford” seems to have caused quite a rumpus, which led to the report below in the Isle of…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Hugh Street – Chairman IW Branch Parkinson’s UK
Most people will know of someone who has, or had, Parkinson’s disease. However, they probably won’t be aware of the…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for Isle of Wight East
I am launching a Business Forum for Ryde, chaired by John McLagan, which will help bring business together to share…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: It’s a question of priorities
Dear Editor, I read your article about the increasing reliance on the IW Foodbank, in Shanklin, with great concern. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Is the end nigh?
Imagine a giant meteorite is heading our way and can’t be stopped. Would you honestly trust this calamitous government to…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Karl Love – Chairman of the IW Council
The Isle of Wight faces big challenges in sustaining its economy and community. From ferry operations to housing shortages, we…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 5 April 1919
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 5th April, 1919 reported on the serious consequences that stealing a £1 note…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 28 March 1857
We have some IW Council elections coming up on May 1st, and this entry published in the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Martyn Pearl – Outgoing Chief Executive of Vectis Housing
Most people draw circles around dates as they look forward to retirement, but my feelings are mixed as I approach…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Why is the UK going to the dogs?
Somewhere in west London, a substation explodes. Two miles away at Heathrow, the entire airport closes causing utter chaos. Why…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Winter is coming for our schools
Dear Editor What is the impact of this week’s Spring statement on education? Spring – a season of initial growth,…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP – Labour MP for IW West
Over the last decade, 16 banks have shut on the Island. You may think why does that matter in an…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Sir Paul Kenny – Chairman of new ferry board
I first arrived on the Island just over a decade ago. It was meant to be a short holiday with…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: For heaven’s sake – cut public spending and immigration
Sensibly, President Trump has banned people from 43 countries from travelling to the USA. These days politics is so devoid…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Call Lenin – not Trump!
Dear Editor, Simon Radcliff suggested that “Trumpism is what is required” to fix the Island’s ferry problems (IW Observer, March…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 22 March 1856
This week we found a very sad tale, published in the Isle of Wight Observer on 22nd March, 1856. It…
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