Vectis View – Danny Fisher MBE
Press ReleaseMy life has led me on many adventures, to all corners of the world, but I feel so fortunate to…
Read MoreCabinet Connection Lora Peacey-Wilcox – Leader of the IW Council
Despite the noise and threats, we, as an Alliance, continue to implement and work for the Island residents. It’s very…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Tories in trouble!
Lucky me, I’ll be hanging out at the incredible IW festival in the coming days. Last weekend, the Conservatives provided…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Should private messages be made public?
Just the idea of anyone reading my text messages fills me with horror. If those on my contacts list could…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: June 5th 1920
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 5th June 1920 carries a report of a philosophical discussion that took place…
Read MoreCABINET CONNECTION: Cllr Paul Fuller – Cabinet member for planning, coastal protection and flooding
Following this month’s cabinet reshuffle, my responsibilities continue to oversee planning and enforcement, but now also include coastal protection and…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: In times of crisis – I pray!
St 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…
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