HOLMSEY: Decline here and across the pond!
Isle of Wight ObserverHistory shows that no civilisation lasts forever. Most end due to political weakness, turmoil and infighting – but enough about…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Hazel’s blind loyalty is wrong
Dear Editor, Hazel Wyld has every right to criticise the Labour leader for his agenda and policies; however, I find…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: The election’s underway!
Do you ever find yourself upstairs, wondering what it was you went up for? When going for groceries, do you…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Things aren’t what they used to be
Dear Editor, I am 80 years and have spent 74 of those on our Island; you used to be able…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 4 May 1912
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 4th May, 1912 recounted a tale of reckless motoring – with the driver…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Richard Tice – Leader of the Reform Party
Many of us have a vision of our country being somewhere we can proudly call home, where our children are…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Life is short – make it interesting
Most of us feel we have only a handful of genuinely interesting moments in our lives; the rest is just…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 24th May 1856
The Isle of Wight Observer of 24th May, 1856 tells readers about the exploits of two unfortunate young Islanders who…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Can this be acceptable?
Dear Editor, If you combine the wealth of all those featured in the Sunday Times Rich List, it amounts to…
Read MoreHOLMESY: Trouble with your prescription?
Have you had trouble collecting your prescription recently? Our amazing pharmacy, in Yarmouth, is run by owner, Tim. He’s one…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Matt Jeffrey – Managing Director of Brightbulb
My design career started in Sydney, Australia working for global engineering company, Arup. From there I moved, with my wife,…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 19th May, 1888
We noticed two amusing pieces from the Isle of Wight Observer published on 19th May, 1888. The first piece demonstrates…
Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: Don’t be too keen to get everything planted out
It’s been a long time coming, but at last we’ve had some lovely warm sunshine. Our gardens are starting to…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Aren’t we lucky to have so many brilliant people?
Dear Editor, I would like to thank Carole Dennett for her excellent piece on Red Funnel Ferries and their CEO,…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Giving up my addictions
I have a sweet tooth – as a consequence, for much of my life I’ve been fat. Addiction of any…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 6th May 1854
The editor of the Isle of Wight Observer published on 6th May, 1854 pulled no punches in this description of…
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