HOLMSEY: In times of crisis – I pray!
Press ReleaseSt Jude is the patron saint of lost causes; St Anthony is your go-to if you’re in need of an…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Some things are important
In the coming days, when you drive around the Island, take a few moments to look around you. When the…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: May 25th 1878
This week we thought we’d bring you two advertisements (among many) for hair restorers published in the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: The same old politics at County Hall…
What on earth is going on at County Hall? The common sense that broke out after the last local election…
Read MoreGreen Fingers with Darren Everest
What a generally wet and cold spring we’ve had. We are slowly, and I mean ever so slowly, seeing a…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Linda Stone: Commissioner for Girlguiding on the Isle of Wight
It was with great pleasure that I accepted the invitation from Girlguiding SW England region to serve as Island commissioner.…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 20th May 1922
The Isle of Wight Observer of 20th May 1922 carried the news of a tragic incident which took place in…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: May 9th 1903
The Isle of Wight Observer of 9th May, 1903 carried news that local sailmakers Ratsey & Lapthorn had been commissioned…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Like something out of a fairytale…
What a terrific occasion it was, although during the ceremony, as the flunkies struggled to drape that glorious gold cape…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Michael Ward Senior Partner – Ward House Mortgages and Life / Proprietor – Ryde branch of the Yorkshire Building Society
When I opened up my business in 1988 there were ten building societies and five banks. By August there will…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Letter from America
I return refreshed from my holiday of a lifetime – but I have to say – never again. Considering the…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Danielle Nixon – Mountbatten Community Team Nurse
I feel very privileged to be a Mountbatten nurse, and it feels even more special knowing I can do this…
Read MoreQUIGGERS: Threatening to de-register nurses is bullying on a national scale.
DH is doing so well on his cookery course that he’s moved on to Biscoff cheesecake. The office hasn’t been…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 21st April 1900
A correspondent who wrote to the Isle of Wight Observer published on April 21st, 1900 was horrified by the celebrations…
Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: At last, some welcome sunshine!
It seems to have been a long time coming, but the weather has finally started to improve. Hopefully, the heavy…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: May 17th 1900
A correspondent who wrote to the Isle of Wight Observer published on April 21st, 1900 was horrified by the celebrations…
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