GREEN FINGERS: You can never trust the weather!
Isle of Wight ObserverDon’t you just love the Great British weather! We’ve spent the last couple of months struggling to get into the…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 15th September 1894
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 15th September 1894 was asked by Alderman James (a member of the Town…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 10th September 1853
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 10th September 1853 contained the following snippets which we found interesting. The railway…
Read MoreQUIGGERS: The financial wizardry behind not making a profit
With just a single ice skate and a packet of Tuc biscuits, we waved Mr H happily onto the ferry…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Sarah Redrup – New LibDem Councillor for Wootton Bridge
Earlier this year I was sat putting the world to rights with Cllr Michael Lilley (who represents Ryde Appley &…
Read MoreLetter of the week
Ellis is no Churchill Dear Editor, You are to be congratulated on the in-depth analysis last week of the proposed…
Read MoreCABINET CONNECTION: Cllr Karen Lucioni – Cabinet member for regulatory services, community protection, waste and ICT
I hope you have enjoyed your summer. We have been treated to a bumper number of events on our Island…
Read MoreA LOOK BACK IN TIME: 2nd September 1922
A letter published in the Isle of Wight Observer of 2nd September 1922, details the wearisome trials of a hirsute…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Gavin McWhirter – Founder of Digital Islands Business Services
In September 2022, I started running a programme called Go for Growth, providing business advice and expertise. Since then I…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Rishi isn’t stopping the boats
According to Professor Brian Cox, our galaxy alone has over 400 billion stars, which means life certainly exists on other…
Read MoreQUIGGERS: Mr H is busy hosing garlic off his Crocs; I’ve happily slid behind his desk
I’ve been lucky to have a lovely week’s holiday in Kent; I noticed several things. There is a lot more…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Colin Palmer – Director and investor of Wight Community Energy
The cost of energy has become a big concern. The market for power is extremely volatile and recent price spikes…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: August 28th 1920
This week we have two pieces from the Isle of Wight Observer of 28th August 1920. The first describes a…
Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: This time last year…
I’ve just had a look at my article from last August and what a difference a year makes. This time…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Paul St J Martin – IW Representative for Dignity in Dying
We face a real challenge; over 80 per cent of the population want a change in the law to help…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Oh, Dr Beeching!
I’m just about old enough to remember steam engines at the London railway terminals. Those giant machines seemed almost alive…
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