Mark joins the top team
Carole DennettLawdit Solicitors has appointed a new director, 36-year-old Mark Reed, who says he “cannot wait” to see what the future…
Read MoreTreasure trove of football fanzines
Former Shanklin goalkeeper, and regular supporter, Mike Bolan, has donated his late father’s collection of Isle of Wight football programmes…
Read MoreMedina Marching Band – by special invitation!
Medina Marching Band has been invited to take part in London Band Week. The event, which takes place in July,…
Read MoreNewly-married couple put others first
By Mal Butler A couple who married on Christmas Eve gave up their Christmas Day to help serve lunch to…
Read MoreFossil hunter has a lucky escape!
By Mal Butler A fossil hunter was just seconds from death after she walked away from a cliff at Compton…
Read MoreFire fears at Shanklin hotel
A dilapidated Shanklin hotel branded “a tragedy waiting to happen” by staff, is being run by the owner of the…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Observer Issue 207
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Read MoreNational newspaper says local politicians lobbying for Island to leave lock-down early
Local politicians are seeking to persuade the Government that the Isle of Wight should become a test-bed for lockdown-easing measures…
Read MorePride Icon hosting at Hovertravel for Isle of Wight Pride
Award winning drag persona Miss Jason will be strutting her stuff and entertaining the crowds at Hovertravel’s Southsea terminal on…
Read MoreSausage and Cider Fest comes to the Isle of Wight!
Sausage and Cider Fest comes to the Isle of Wight for the first time! Expect a great array of amazing…
Read MorePolice make arrests following Newport rock attack
Following our report on a mum and baby narrowly escaping injury on Sunday evening, we can further reveal that, following…
Read MoreYouths attack car with rock with baby inside in Newport town centre
A mother has spoken of her distress and upset after her car had been hit by a rock thrown from…
Read MoreAppeal for information or dash cam footage after cycle thieves were foiled
Police are appealing for information and dash cam footage after thieves removed four mountain bikes from a garage and concealed…
Read MoreBembridge Lifeboat launched to Medical emgergency onboard MV Balmoral
Bembridge lifeboat and her crew have been launched to a medical evacuation aboard the Fred Olson MV Balmoral this evening.…
Read MoreDonkey sanctuary mourns loss of two more characters
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary has confirmed the deaths of 2 of their much-loved animals – Nobby and Scott.…
Read MorePictures show the aftermath of car ploughing into telephone pole
Pictures show the extent of the damage caused after a car crashed into a telephone pole and than rolled onto…
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