Vectis View: Lisa Buck – Organiser of ‘Save The Military Road IOW’ Facebook page
Isle of Wight ObserverIt’s been six months since the Isle of Wight became our home. But for 15 years prior, it was mine…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 14 February 1857
The original Ryde Pier opened on July 26, 1814. Before then ferry passengers had to be carried ashore on the…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: A recent patient at St Mary’s Hospital
I recently had a stay in St Mary’s Hospital for quite a big operation that was extremely concerning. The nurses…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Where were all the humans as I went through my Calais hell?
Where did everyone go? Self-service cash registers, parking apps, smart meters, wherever you turn technology replaces people. Cash is no…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 8th February 1902
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 8th February, 1902 reported two crimes and the outcome after the perpetrators appeared…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Nigel Hartley – CEO Mountbatten Hospice
Mountbatten has been in the news recently around our funding, our relationship with the NHS and what it all means…
Read MoreQUIGGERS: Follow the figures…
DH is at the annual Slush Puppy making championships. Points are awarded for speed, aesthetics and novelty flavours. He said…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 4th February 1888
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 4th February, 1888 recounts a story about a stable boy who goes to…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Music was my first love…
When the great and the good are invited onto Radio 4’s ‘Desert Island Discs’ they can only choose eight songs.…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Ed Blake – New IW councillor for Ventnor & St Lawrence
“You’ve taken on a lot of work there!” that is the most common reaction when people comment on my new…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 26 January 1856
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 26 January, 1856 contains an article about a shipwreck off the coast of…
Read MoreCABINET CONNECTION: Karen Lucioni Cabinet member for regulatory services, community protection, waste and ICT
I hope everyone is well, and the gap in the rain has been very welcome I am sure. My heartfelt…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: Bad Beginning
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 21 January 1911 detailed the misbehaviour of a 14-year-old boy that stole and…
Read MoreVectis View: Charlie Panayi – 12 challenges in 10 months for Zoe Panayi
My sister, Zoe Panayi, lost her battle with cancer on May 29, 2020, at the young age of 26, leaving…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Choosing the right MPs
Why do we let people who’ve never driven trucks or buses make laws about them? Our representatives rarely have real-world…
Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: A wet start to gardening year
As is customary, I like to give a round-up of the weather over the last month, as it plays such…
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