VECTIS VIEW: Steampunk organisers – Donna Jones & Billy Asbo the dog
Isle of Wight ObserverWell I never — never thought that the 5-day coach holiday from Sheffield in 2012 would result in me moving…
Read MoreIW OBSERVATIONS: A visit that missed the point…
Tuesday’s visit to Ryde by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch was a textbook example of how not to engage with local…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: A shock on my NHS App
“Woke up, fell out of bed, dragged a comb across my head. Found my way downstairs and drank a cup,…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Susie Sheldon – HM Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight
A couple of months ago we celebrated the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. In 1945 this was a day of…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 16 August 1919
This story from the Isle of Wight Observer published on 16th August, 1919 caught our eye. The felon could hardly…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP — Labour MP for IW West
With students across the Island (and the country) opening their long-awaited exam results this week, I want to say a…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Please be like Mr Tidy…
Dear Editor, It makes my blood boil when l see litter just thrown in the street, especially if it’s next…
Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: This is a long dry summer!
The warm summer is continuing with very little in the way of rainfall, which is so different to this time…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: A doctor – an actual doctor!
Having dithered about my ailments for months, last week our local medical centre took pity on me. For the first…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: From cruelty to kindness
Dear Editor, I was concerned to read ‘RSPCA issues urgent appeal’ in the July 25 issue of the IW Observer.…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East
In recent weeks, the Government has unveiled details of their new ‘10 Year Health Plan for England’. I have concerns…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 10 August 1901
The cost of living crisis is clearly nothing new. The Isle of Wight Observer published on 10th August, 1901 lists…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: IW Council’s care costs make Eton look cheap
Having offered the council some brilliant financial advice last week, I have another tip that could save thousands. That TV…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 4 August 1855
The Isle of Wight Observer published on the 4th August, 1855 carried this tale of true love not running smoothly.…
Read MoreNEWS FROM COUNTY HALL: Cllr Phil Jordan – Cabinet member for Highways PFI, Transport & Infrastructure
The devolution carriage of the first-class train is leaving the station. The Isle of Wight needs to be on that…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 26 July 1856
The editor of the Isle of Wight Observer published on 26th July, 1856 was very forthright about his views on…
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