Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Appley Tower to reopen for Appley Day
The Isle of Wight Council is to reopen Ryde’s famous landmark, Appley Tower, for one day only as part of…
Read MoreDad’s go free on Father’s Day – 17th June
The Isle of Wight’s only bus operator is marking Father’s Day by offering the island’s youngsters the chance to take…
Read MoreFerry operator signed-up to Age Friendly Island Charter
Red Funnel has signed-up to Age Friendly Island’s Charter at a professionals event held at the Lakeside Hotel in Wootton…
Read MoreSimple advice to reduce your risk of skin cancer
As part of the national Cover Up Mate campaign health professionals are urging men who spend long periods of time…
Read MoreCelebrations following a positive CQC report
The Island’s Dermatology Service has reason to celebrate having achieved a positive CQC report after a first inspection at their…
Read MoreUnattended bag found at St Mary’s Hospital
A bag was left at St Mary’s Hospital sparking a security scare and evacuation this week. A bag was found…
Read MoreNeighbourhood Policing Officers adopt Post Office
Members of the Sandown Bay Neighbourhood Policing Team are adopting Shanklin’s Post Office. The national ‘adopt a Post Office’ scheme…
Read MoreBicycle Island: From the Island to beyond
The Island is leading the way with innovative research it is hoped will inspire travel behaviour change across the UK.…
Read MoreOBE for Council’s director of children’s services
The Isle of Wight Council’s director of children’s services, Steve Crocker, has been made an Officer of the Order of…
Read MoreSupporting the Island’s nature reserves
Island countryside charity Gift to Nature has published a new Trail Guide Pack, with maps and illustrations by local artist…
Read MoreFestival traffic plan to ensure traffic flows smoothly
It’s that time of year again as the Island prepares to welcome thousands to the Isle of Wight Festival. The…
Read More‘Reduce Reuse Recycle’ for Island causes
Four tonnes of reusable items were diverted from landfill and donated to Island organisations in 2017, the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreNew name and badge for Sandown school
From the 1st of September 2018, The Bay CE School will be extending its age range to become the first…
Read MoreParts of Hospital evacuated due to “suspicious package”
St Mary’s Hospital was partially evacuated this afternoon (Friday 8th) due to a “suspicious package” found inside the hospital. A…
Read More£55,000 to help fund new play unit at rainbow park
An online crowdfunding project has been launched to help raise £55,000 to restore a popular play unit at rainbow park…
Read MoreHovertravel user group celebrating eight years of success
The Hovertravel Users Group (HUG) is celebrating eight years of success by broadening the panel of customers involved and publishing…
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