Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club’s winter programme got off to a great start last weekend at Reading Small Boats Head. Kayleigh Batchelor won the women’s J16 single with a superb performance. In near-perfect conditions, Kayleigh sculled well and took the victory...

An idyllic countryside location was the venue for Brighstone Primary School’s Harvest Festival celebrations. In a field close to St Mary’s Church in Brighstone overlooking a stream and rolling downland, the children’s harvest festival performances were watched by nearby sheep...

The IWTTA Table Tennis League restarted this week with a total of 23 teams taking part in the first full season since 2019. With restrictions lifted, matches are now being played in the usual format, with 9 singles and a...

Get hands on with history this half term, with photo hunts and free craft activities from the council’s Newport Roman Villa to keep your little ones occupied. This half term, the villa, at Cypress Road, Newport, will be open for...

Originally planned to be held at Yaverland Sailing and Boat Club, but due to the sewage outfall into the sea at Yaverland, the event was quickly transferred to Totland Esplanade. However, another outfall occurred at Totland on the morning of...

High Street Chemist, Boots, is to begin a trial to use drones to quickly deliver medicines to the Isle of Wight, it's been confirmed. The pharmacy chain, which has stores in Newport, Ryde, Shanklin, Bembridge, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor and Cowes,...

A 77-year-old woman was pulled from an extremely dangerous situation after she was found in the water by Coastguard Rescue Officers in Colwell Bay this afternoon (Tuesday). HM Coastguard initially tasked Needles Coastguard Rescue Team at 15:12 following reports of...

For the first time in its 200+ years, Shanklin Chine is transforming into a haven for Halloween ghosts and ghouls this half term. From Friday 15th through to Sunday 31st October the Chine will be offering a spooky experience aimed...

Over 30 riders stepped up to the mark and pushed their bodies to the limit last Sunday when they competed in the Wightlink-Wight Mountain Hill Climbs Championship. The event was comprised of 2 challenging mile climbs, the punchy ascent of...

Pupils from Queensgate Foundation Primary School welcomed Robert Mitchell to the school earlier this month (4th October). Robert Mitchell who works with Sports for Champions UK CIC, visited the children of Queensgate Foundation Primary School to inspire students to live...