WWII veteran, Alec Penstone, welcomed family, friends, and military comrades to his 101st birthday party yesterday – a joyous celebration that almost never happened – and the IW Observer was proud to be a part of it. A party had been planned earlier this ... See more
A planning application has been submitted to transform the former Poundland store at 6 High Street, Cowes into a new Banking Hub, offering shared banking services for residents and small businesses of a number of major banks. Cash Access UK, a not‑for‑pro... See more
WWII veteran Alec Penstone will celebrate his 101st birthday this Thursday, April 23 – a milestone that falls, fittingly, on St George’s Day. The photograph above shows Alec on his birthday last year, proudly holding his card from the King. This year has ... See more
The IW Observer is in an unexpected dispute with the BBC’s Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) after raising concerns about the neutrality of a recent article. The Island’s Local Democracy Reporter, Rufus Pickles, is employed by Newsquest, which owns... See more
Nigel Hartley has been formally sworn in as the new High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, succeeding Jacqueline (Jacque) Gazzard after her year in office. The Island’s Lord Lieutenant, Suzie Sheldon, and Resident Judge Bowes KC officiated at the service, whi... See more
