HOLMSEY: They all lie to us…
Isle of Wight ObserverThe total world population is 8,191,988,453, which is around one per cent higher than last year. The still-increasing number of…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 14 November 1863
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 14th November, 1863 carried this complaint about the police. WHAT ARE THE POLICE…
Read MoreIW OBSERVATIONS: London is watching…
Well, here we go again. Another report, another consultant, another invoice for council tax-payers. Richard Penn’s verdict from his 31-page…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 10 November 1855
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 10th November, 1855 contained this report of a proposed ferry service between Ryde…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Emma Bowden – For remembrance week
In the summer of 2025 I was so lucky with my family to visit Japan, 80 years after the Atomic…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: MP’s speech was great – who was listening?
Dear Editor, I wish to commend Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, for the powerful speech he delivered in…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Who are the victims?
Most patients are eventually released from Broadmoor Hospital; however, they rarely return home directly. Despite its fearsome reputation, the average…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP — Labour MP for IW West
It’s been a productive return to Parliament following the conference recess. I’ve used the time to champion key issues affecting…
Read MoreNEWS FROM COUNTY HALL: Cllr Phil Jordan – Leader of the Isle of Wight Council
If running a council were like running a household, we’d all recognise the situation right away: prices are up, bills…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Sex offender’s 37 year reward
Dear Editor, The revelation this week that convicted sex offender, Hadush Kebatu, was handed £500 to ‘facilitate’ his deportation is…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Prince Andrew: From hero to has-been
Speaking in 2018, disgraced former Minister, Jonathan Aitken, said that the former Duke of York should “wait for the public…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 29 October 1859
More than 165 years ago the debate was raging about whether the Isle of Wight should share services with Hampshire,…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Joe Robertson MP – Conservative MP for IW East
I thoroughly enjoyed visiting Gatten & Lake Primary School recently, and talking to Year 6 pupils about the role of…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: My great-great-grandfather – a man of the sea
I’m fairly certain that my kids couldn’t tell you my grandmother’s maiden name – Wells. I can still name her…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Culture? Only if you can afford the ferry
Dear Editor, In respect of the ferry difficulties, one aspect, I think, that is not given due consideration, is the…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Faye Heal, widow of Ian
One Wight Health has been running its ‘Your Loo Could Save You’ bowel cancer awareness campaign over the summer. Faye…
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