Shanklin Ladies had an emphatic win over Stoneham on Sunday to go 2nd in Hampshire Division 1. Up against a young and enthusiastic side, Shanklin found it hard in the early exchanges to find their rhythm with the home team...

Garlic was first smuggled to the Isle of Wight from Nazi-occupied France in October 1942. In the first half of the 20th century, garlic was virtually unknown in English cuisine. This proved to be a massive problem for the Free...

Isle of Wight College student Duncan Chandler has had his head shaved to help in his grandmother's fight against cancer. Duncan's grandmother Janet Bedford is currently undergoing chemotherapy for stage 4 liver and pancreatic cancer. 18-year-old Duncan is raising money...

The Isle of Wight is set to become the epicentre of the chess world in February 2025 as it hosts the highly anticipated Wightlink Isle of Wight Chess Masters. This premier tournament will bring together some of the finest chess...

Isle of Wight Search and Rescue were the beneficiaries of the recent Isle of Wight Book Awards prize-giving lunch. Each year, a different charity is invited along to receive funds raised. Isle of Wight Search and Rescue are a voluntary...

The Isle of Wight Cricket Board hosted its annual End of Season Awards at Newclose County Cricket Ground on Saturday (26th October). Around 100 people were in attendance as successes in the Adult and Junior Leagues and the Isle of...

Councillor Suzie Ellis, Ward Councillor for Central Rural, has voiced her deep concern over the Isle of Wight Council's School Place Planning Consultation, which proposes the closure of 6 primary schools. 2 of the schools under threat of closure -...

John 'Jack' Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone, was beaten in the General Election of 28th October 1924, losing to the Conservative candidate Sir Peter McDonald. What goes round comes round. A century on, his great-great nephew Bob Seely - standing for...

Southern Vectis bus fares are set to rise to £3 from the New Year, following an announcement from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The new £3 cap will run until the end of 2025. This is an increase on the...

Party goers raised more than £600 for Mountbatten Hospice, as they took to the dancefloor at the island’s original afternoon clubbing event.  Revellers at Sunday Skool at Strings Bar & Venue in Newport on 13th October raised £674.75 in support...