Britain's most feared prisoner, serial killer Robert Maudsley - aka Hannibal the Cannibal - has twice been behind bars on the Isle of Wight. The killer-of-4 is said to hold the world record for years spent in solitary confinement: 46...

East Cowes Vics beat Amesbury Town by a single goal at Beatrice Avenue to maintain their 100% record in the season to date. Vics manager Alex Smith had to make 2 enforced changes: with Jacob Reynolds and Toby Snow unavailable,...

Vectis Historic Vehicle Club (VHVC) have donated £1,000 to Ability Dogs 4 Young People. Following the VHVC Ltd Club Open Day - which regularly raises donations for charity - the organisation contacted Ability Dogs 4 Young People’s CEO Carol Court,...

The vibrant creativity of Isle of Wight artists will be showcased at the annual Open Studios event between now and Sunday 8th September 2024. Steeped in a rich history of fostering community and creativity, the event opens doors — quite literally...

Cowes Sports begin their FA Vase campaign today (Saturday) with a trip to Dorset to play Bournemouth Poppies in the First Round Qualifying. The 2 remaining Isle of Wight Wessex League clubs - Newport and East Cowes Vics - enter...

Isle of Wight alt-rock band Ugly Ozo have released their debut single, 'Remains'. Ugly Ozo is fronted by Isle of Wight-born Jess Baker alongside her younger sister, Boo. Ugly Ozo explores, among other things, themes of feminine rage, revenge and...

Wight Tri held the last of the Wight Tri Summer Splash and Dash Series at the Totland Aquathlon on Friday 15th August. The event was originally set for Gurnard, but the venue had to be changed at short notice due...

Independent financial services company Cherry Godfrey, alongside Football Associations across the islands, are delighted to announce that all matches at the Cherry Godfrey Cup will be live streamed. The Cherry Godfrey Cup brings together the women’s teams from Jersey, Guernsey,...

Jackie Evitts from Freshwater Bay was the winner of the Isle of Wight Ladies Golf Association Veteran’s Trophy competition held at Cowes Golf Club on Monday 19th August. 53 players took part in the Stableford competition, with Jackie topping the...

Becky Snape reviews Curtain Call's production of The Addams Family at Shanklin Theatre... Well – they’ve done it again! It’s becoming a tradition for Curtain Call Creative to hold a summer workshop for young performers to prepare, rehearse and stage...