Second-placed Shanklin Sharks met third-placed Ryde Royals in the closest match of the week in the Isle of Wight Table Tennis League Division 1. With Ryde’s 17-year-old Hugh Idle comfortably winning all his matches, Shanklin’s top player Don Hobbs and...

A power cut is affecting homes and businesses in Sandown this lunchtime (Wednesday). 13 postcode areas in PO36 8-- have lost electricity supply as a result of a network fault. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks are aware of the issue...

The gambling industry hasn’t just rolled a six and accumulated so many players across the world. They have worked hard to create games and experiences that are difficult to top with other forms of entertainment. Online gambling has been a...

Age UK Isle of Wight are working with local legal firms to offer all Island residents over the age of 50 a discounted Will Writing Service throughout March 2020. It is important to make a Will for many reasons, by...

Police have been alerted to a suspicious incident in East Cowes in which a teenage boy was approached by an unknown man asking 'would you like any sweets'. The boy was approached on Beatrice Avenue near to Queensgate Primary School...

As part of this year's Australia Day celebrations, members of Girlguiding Isle of Wight decided to not only think of their fellow Guide sisters in Australia but to support them financially so that homes and meeting places can be rebuilt...

Hunnyhill primary school pupils have been given a valuable safety lesson by Island Roads staff. All school children attended the talk on the need to take additional care near roadworks and also the importance of wearing the correct safety equipment....

MP Bob Seely is calling Isle of Wight charities, groups and associations to take advantage of grant funding available through the Isle of Wight Community Fund. The fund - which provides grants of up to £3,000 – is available to...

The Mayor of Sandown has presented Kevin Barclay-Jay, landlord The Tap Public House, with a special certificate to celebrate 10 years in business. Councillor Gary Young, as well as the 6 Sandown Mayors since 2010, signed the special certificate in...

25 members of WightTri took part in the Chillerton Crucifier Duathlon on Sunday (26th January) - the 4th of the Wight Tri Winter Duathlon Series. The competitors had the choice of an out and back short run of 1.5 miles...