Motorcyclists from across the Isle of Wight delivered festive joy to children at St Mary's Hospital at the weekend (Sunday).

Vectis RFC is ending 2025 on a high with academy recognition, county honours, and a memorable trip to the home of English rugby - rounding off a week of achievement and pride for the Isle of Wight-based club.

Ventnor's unbeaten run in Hampshire Counties 3 came to an end at Wootton on Saturday (20th December) as Isle of Wight RFC delivered a gritty and well-earned 15-5 victory.

Christmas and New Year’s bank holidays will see temporary changes to bin collection schedules across the Isle of Wight.

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club welcomed GB Olympic Coach Robin Williams MBE to their training session at the Folly Inn last Saturday. 

Southern Water’s team of engineers have donned Santa hats and hit the road this festive season in a bid to prevent fatbergs from ruining Christmas for households across the Isle of Wight and beyond.

The Isle of Wight County Record Office will reopen next week after closing for essential maintenance works.

Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club held their Christmas Mixed Foursomes stableford competition last Sunday (14th December).

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust has not only achieved, but exceeded, its £10,000 fundraising goal for the Winter Wellbeing Campaign, thanks to the incredible generosity of the local community during the Big Christmas Give earlier this month.

Islanders with disabilities are to get a big helping hand thanks to the latest grants announced by Island Roads’ Isle of Wight Foundation.