Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Nativity story told by children in Ryde
There was a good attendance this year at the annual Children’s Service of Readings, Prayers, Poems, and Carols, at St…
Read MoreIsland runners impress in Hampshire Cross Country
Saturday saw the annual Hampshire Cross Country Championship return to the 95-acre Fairthorne Manor, near Southampton, with Island athletes producing…
Read MoreSell-out folk night raises charity funds
An eclectic evening, of folk, sea shanties, blues, and gospel, raised £1,167 for the Community Spirited Café following a sell-out…
Read MoreHistoric Sun Inn at Hulverstone to close
One of the Isle of Wight’s most iconic thatched buildings, the 600-year-old Sun Inn at Hulverstone, is set to close…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Susie Sheldon – His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight
At this time of year, it is always good to look back at what is good, as well as looking…
Read MoreNew year – new purpose discover volunteering
by Sandy Ciccognani – Community Action The start of a new year often inspires people to look for fresh purpose,…
Read MoreThree cats died in devastating fire
A Go Fund Me appeal has been launched on behalf of a couple whose home was destroyed fire, which also…
Read MoreNew Year Honours for Island residents
A Poppy Appeal collector for around 75 years has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s New…
Read MoreBikers take part in annual toy run
Christmas came early for the children in St Mary’s Hospital, as some very special Santas rode up on their motorised…
Read MoreSnow Queen delights Freshwater audiences
Pantomime returned to the Memorial Hall, in Freshwater, as The New Strolling Players celebrated 50 years since pantomime was first…
Read MoreBusinesses open during road works
Major road improvement work will take place in the upper High Street, Newport, from Monday. The work will see the…
Read MoreQuarr Abbey Nativity open month-long
After the whirlwind of Christmas gatherings and New Year celebrations, there’s something wonderfully calming about stepping into the peaceful grounds…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Christmas cards: easy pickings?
Dear Editor, A couple of weeks before Christmas I posted five Christmas cards to the mainland. Three were received in…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 5 January 1901
This message to readers which appeared in the Isle of Wight Observer, published on 5th January, 1901, with the exception…
Read MoreMedina makes magic in London parade
The Medina Marching Band was in its glory, as it took part in the world-famous ‘New Year’s Day London Parade’,…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 2nd January 2026
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
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